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Dieses Hörbuch vereint folgende drei phantastische wie auch abenteuerliche Erzählungen von Reinhold Messner...

Is it still called a “midlife crisis” if you’re only 28? On the eve of his 30th birthday, an ordinary Millennial takes a life-altering, 46-day road trip across the United States that serves as the catalyst for change he so desperately needs in his life, a way to climb out of the depression brought on by a lifetime in the same small town and a chance to embrace new experiences. It is the summer of 2019, the last COVID-free summer the world will ever know, and the author is fueled by an aching quest for the new and novel. In total, he will pass through 19 states in a span of six weeks ...

Every summer for two decades, Ted Leeson and a maverick group of close companions have returned to an old ranch house on the bench-land overlooking the Madison River. Trout and fly fishing may be at the heart of their ritual return, but their experience goes far beyond the fishing. Leeson contemplates both the human and natural landscape brilliantly....

On 17th November, 2012, Salvador Alvarenga left the coast of Mexico for a two-day fishing trip. A vicious storm killed his engine and the current dragged his boat out to sea. The storm picked up and carried him West, deeper into the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Alvarenga would not touch solid ground again for fourteen months. When he was washed ashore on January 30th, 2014, he had drifted over 9,000 miles.

Picture this: the sun gently warming your skin, a light breeze caressing every inch of your body, and the feeling of grass beneath your toes—all while you’re as naked as the day you were born. Naked camping is more than just shedding your clothes; it’s about stripping away societal norms and truly embracing nature. This guide is here to help you navigate this liberating adventure with confidence and a smile. In these pages, we’ll explore everything you need to know about nudist camping, from finding the best campsites (where your birthday suit is the only suit required) to packing ...

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd phone call or occasional catch up. Then, Glory Be! They were both diagnosed with heart disease and realised that time is short. They'd better spend it fishing...So they dusted off their kits, chucked on their waders and ventured into the achingly beautiful British countryside to fish, rediscover the joys of their friendship and ruminate on some of life's most profound questions....

Imagine a place where you can traipse beside massive ice age lakes and across some of the oldest known rocks on the planet, where you can hike through green boreal forests during the day and stare at the northern lights dancing against a velvet black sky at night, where you can watch moose graze in ponds and bald eagles soar overhead while gray wolves howl in the distance. The place is real: It’s called Voyageurs National Park. But with the national park’s incredible size of 370 square miles, how can you ensure that you see its main sights when vacationing or driving through? That’s ...

From the revered Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer, comes his national best seller on one of the world’s oldest and most popular activities, fishing. Presented in narrative form as a conversation between a fisherman and the stranger, Hersey draws upon his own experiences and passion as the fisherman reflects on the age-old sport, offering his own insights and thoughts. From the depths of the ocean to the creatures near the shore, Hersey perfectly answers why fishing has been such an integral part of humanity.

Banff is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in Canada and the most popular in the Canadian Rockies. It is the oldest national park in Canada, the second in North America (following Yellowstone in Wyoming) and the third oldest park in the world (following Royal in Australia). It encompasses 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles) including the Lake Louise area and part of the Icefields Parkway.

Looking to catch the perfect Flounder? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to Flounder Fishing! With tons of expert advice and insider tips, Flounder Fishing covers everything a beginner or experienced angler needs to know to land the big one. Whether you're casting from a boat or the shore, this eBook is your ultimate resource for mastering this rewarding sport. We start with the basics of Flounder Fishing in Chapter 1, teaching you the fundamental techniques and tools you'll need to become a successful angler. You'll learn the ins and outs of Flounder behavior in Chapter 2, and ...

Discover how to survive and thrive in the wild. Do you find yourself drowning in a seemingly endless to-do list, an overflowing email inbox, and the overwhelming demands of your daily grind? It sounds like you're in dire need of downtime and spending time with nature is just the perfect escape plan. Just imagine being able to switch off and unwind, while you enjoy fresh air, lush greenery, and breathtaking views.

In Rising, Wood reflects on the 70 days she spent on Everest and on the pivotal experiences and influences that brought her to that staggeringly beautiful and austere corner of the world. Beyond the physical hardships, she faced personal challenges as an outlier in the male bastion of Himalayan climbing. These were compounded by the vexing presence of her past mentor and lover with his new girlfriend on the American team climbing on the same side of the mountain.

From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more! With its detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!

Peregrine Spring, Nancy Cowan’s memoir of her 30 years living intimately with raptors, gives us a new perspective on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Cowan shares her experiences running a world-famous falconry school, and the lessons she’s learned from her birds. From retrieving her falcon from the local police "lock up", to a heartbreaking race to save her young peregrine from attack by a wild hawk, Cowan’s life is a constant, ever-changing adventure.

On his first ever hunting excursion as a young boy, James takes an uncalculated step in the delicate South Louisiana marsh that becomes the catalyst for a metaphor used by his dad that foreshadows his life: "There’s an art to navigating the marshland, and the steps you take while on your journey can cause you to either sink or swim."

River and lake paddling in a sea kayak – not your typical jaunts in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s proof that enchanting journeys are born in dreams of personal exploration. A Canadian paddler heads south to probe the rivers of Washington, searching for “slow pusher” rivers to propel his kayak lazily downstream mile after mile. In the process, overnight voyages and day trips become inspiring expeditions for an amateur paddler and his wife. A travelogue memoir of enlightening adventures set in the magic of the Pacific Northwest. WASHINGTON: Skagit River, Dakota Creek, Nooksack River, ...

CATCH MORE BASS WITH JIGS Many pro bass fishermen agree You can ask tournament fisherman who fish for bass, from North to South and East to West, and they will tell you that you can and will catch bigger bass overall with Jigs than you will fishing with worms. You may not catch as many, but they will be bigger. Why use Jigs? Fishing jigs for bass is a finesse type of fishing, it requires more concentration and fishing slower. Many weekend Bass fisherman use their trolling motor and move around the shoreline casting spinner baits at the shore and reeling them back to the boat. This technique...

In November 2015 Sarah Outen completed her five-year, 25,000 mile journey looping the planet by cycling across Europe, Asia and North America and canoeing and kayaking across the North Pacific and most of the North Atlantic.

Introducing "The Ultimate Guide to Hunting Mule Deer" – the quintessential guide that every passionate hunter has been waiting for, and it's finally here! Embark on a journey beyond the standard hunting techniques with this comprehensive resource book that will forever change your mule deer hunting game. The jaw-dropping contents of this book provide a step-by-step roadmap to successful mule deer hunting. With 20 chapters encompassing everything from mule deer behavior, essential gear, navigation, and scouting, no stone is left unturned in this guide. As you dive deeper into the pages, ...

As a material, wood has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. It has been our partner in the cultural evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny. Tracing that partnership through tools, devices, construction and artistic expression, Max Adams explores the role that wood has played in our own history as an imaginative, curious and resourceful species.