Download or read book A Life Outside Rock Climbing Mountain Biking and Other Outdoor Stories written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny, irreverent look at outdoor activities from rock climbing and mountaineering to kayaking and mountain biking, A Life Outside brings together a selection of non-fiction and fiction writings by Matt Artz. Former editor of mOthEr rOck and FunPig magazines, and contributor to TopRope, Dirt Rag, Vertical Jones, What's the Beta?, Rock & Ice, and other publications, Artz has never met an outdoor activity he didn't at least marginally enjoy (with the possible exception of golf).
Download or read book A Life Outside 2 Mountain Biking Kayaking Rock Climbing and Other Excuses written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second volume in the A Life Outside series brings together 15 all-new essays and stories about the outdoor lifestyle. A Life Outside 2 maintains the trademark humor of the first volume while also looking more closely at the meaning of the experiences. But whether mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, or doing something else, the author reveals each activity for what it truly is--just an excuse to get outside, enjoy life, and maybe learn something along the way.
Download or read book A Life Outside 4 More Stories from the Outdoors written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-24 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the wilds of Africa to local trails and boulders, the fourth installment in the A Life Outside series is the perfect companion for those unfortunate times when you can't do what you really want to do: get outside and enjoy the natural world. An American myth perpetuated in the Botswana wilderness. Wildlife in the wild, and even wilder wildlife in wild dreams. Interviews with rock climbing royalty. Bouldering. Bikes. Beer. Injuries. More Bouldering. More bikes. And more beer. Compassion. Love. Death. It's all here. In the end, A Life Outside 4 is about finding your place in the outdoors-the place that defines you, the place where you could spend your life, and the place where you could die.
Download or read book A Life Outside written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny, irreverent look at outdoor activities from rock climbing and mountaineering to kayaking and mountain biking, A Life Outside brings together a selection of non-fiction and fiction writings by Matt Artz. Former editor of mOthEr rOck and FunPig magazines, and contributor to TopRope, Dirt Rag, Vertical Jones, What's the Beta?, Rock & Ice, and other publications, Artz has never met an outdoor activity he didn't at least marginally enjoy (with the possible exception of golf).
Download or read book The Adventure Gap written by James Edward Mills and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features a new “where are they now” section, updating readers on lives of expedition’s original climbers Fully updated and detailed resources based on the "Anti-Racism in the Outdoors" (ARITO) guide Readers’ Guide explores additional context and questions for further consideration Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills’s book, The Adventure Gap, is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner. This tenth anniversary edition once again shares the compelling events that unfolded during Expedition Denali’s summit bid. But it also provides fresh context: A new thought-provoking afterword by Mills examines what has evolved in and around the outdoor community since that effort. He highlights progress and inspiring stories, such as Full Circle Everest, an expedition led by Phillip Henderson that put an all-Black team on top of the world’s highest peak. And he points to places where we can and should all strive for higher achievement. The Adventure Gap has become an essential text in outdoor education and inspiration--a story of our times, now more relevant than ever.
Download or read book A Life Outside 3 Stories from Wild Places written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California to the wilds of Botswana, the third installment in Matt Artz's stories of outdoor adventures takes him around the world and back again. Whether it's coming face-to-face with crocodiles and hyenas in Africa, finding himself trapped in a snare in the foothills of Greece, battling corporate bureaucracy in the office, or striving to find that delicate balance between work and family and a life outside, his unique perspective on all things outdoors is sure to make you laugh, think, and most of all want to get out there yourself.
Download or read book Life Lived Wild written by Rick Ridgeway and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild, Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: “And most of that in small tents pitched in the world’s most remote regions.” It’s not a boast so much as an explanation. Whether at elevation or raising a family back at sea level, those years taught him, he writes, “to distinguish matters of consequence from matters of inconsequence.” He leaves it to his readers, though, to do the final sort of which is which."--Amazon.
Download or read book No Barriers written by Erik Weihenmayer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer, who Jon Krakauer calls “an inspiration,” tells the epic story of his latest adventures, including solo kayaking The Colorado River.
Download or read book Road Ends Ahead Reflections on Aging and the Outdoor Lifestyle written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-24 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm getting older. I'm slowing down. I can't do everything that I used to. And as the steamroller of old age continues its relentless advance, there's not much I can do about it. Except complain. And write. Many of the outdoor stories I've been writing over the last three or so years share a common theme: reflections on aging, and how it's changing my perspective on life and my relationship with the outdoors. And thus this little compilation was born. The road may end ahead, but there is still quite a distance left to travel...
Download or read book Confessions of a Weekend Warrior Rock Climbing Stories written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From scaling tall mountains to tiny boulders and everything in between, this short collection of rock climbing stories illustrates life's "little adventures"--weekend and other relatively short trips here and there designed to quench your desire for wildness. Because even the shortest outing can leave a lasting imprint and remind us all that it's not the size of the adventure that counts--it's how you enjoy it.
Download or read book Confessions of a Weekend Warrior Mountain Biking Stories written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the High Sierra to his own backyard, Matt Artz's short collection of mountain biking stories illustrate life's "little adventures"-weekend and other relatively short trips here and there designed to quench your desire for wildness. Because even the shortest outing can leave a lasting imprint and remind us all that it's not the size of the adventure that counts-it's how you enjoy it.
Download or read book The Mountain of My Fear written by David Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Account of first ascent of west face of Mt. Huntington, Alaska, in 1965.
Download or read book After the Fall written by Craig DeMartino and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craig DeMartino never thought this would happen to him. He was 100 feet up a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park when--with one step--his 13 years of rock climbing experience and 15 pounds of gear plummeted with him to the ground. Expert climbers say that if you fall 10 feet you have a 10% chance of dying, a 20% chance at 20 feet, 30% at 30, and so on. Craig fell 100 feet. By basic calculation, Craig should not be alive today. But he is. For anyone who has been knocked down or run over by life, After the Fallnot only offers an engaging read but also provides a clear message of hope: sometimes the greatest gift we can receive isn't just healing, but the power to endure.
Download or read book Denali written by Ben Moon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "....a very sweet dog story" -- Outside The story of a dog, his human, and the friendship that saved both of their lives. When Ben Moon moved from the Midwest to Oregon, he hadn’t planned on getting a dog. But when he first met the soulful gaze of a rescue pup in a shelter, Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with Denali was born. The two of them set out on the road together, on an adventure that would take them across the American west and through some of the best years of their lives. But when Ben was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 29, he faced a difficult battle with the disease, and Denali never once left his side until they were back out surfing and climbing crags. It was only a short time later that Denali was struck by the same disease, and Ben had the chance to return the favor. Denali is the story of this powerful friendship that shaped Ben and Denali’s lives, showing the strength and love that we give and receive when we have our friends by our side.
Download or read book Adventures Told written by David Appleton and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-06 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book in the Adventures Told series! Another collection of stories about a few of the mostly true-life outdoor adventures of the author. Often humorous and always engaging adventure stories selected for the intriguing cast of characters they involve. Almost guaranteed to get you into a deep and fun adventure state of mind. Tales of rock climbing in Wyoming's Wind River Range, mountain biking with bats inside an abandoned mine, searching for a lost hiker in the Colorado Mountains, climbing the wrong mountain, canoeing in Big Bend and plenty more. Intriguing and sometimes funny adventure stories-- ideal for campfires, nights out under the stars, tent time, or whenever you want to dream about being in the midst of your own outdoor adventure. Adventure humor at its best to help get you psyched up for you own adventure, all told by someone who has undoubtedly lived the adventure life. Adventure Travel Humor True short stories Engaging and Inspirational Fun and exciting reading for all ages
Download or read book When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild written by Lilace Mellin Guignard and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild, Lilace Mellin Guignard draws from emblematic moments and relationships in her own life to explore issues of gender, recreation, and environmental conservation. Born into a suburban family, Guignard wanted to get up close and personal with iconic American landscapes, but social pressures and cautionary tales told her that these spaces were not meant for her as a woman. Reflecting on the ways our culture socializes women to remain indoors, Guignard shares her own struggles with finding her place outdoors. Refusing to stay indoors and “safe,” Guignard drove cross-country with her dog, worked as a river guide, and set out to climb Mount Whitney. She recounts navigating outdoor interactions with male friends and strangers that range from wonderful to awkward to frightening. Now that she is settled with her own family, Guignard writes about how it is still more difficult for women than men to prioritize outdoor recreation time. These stories expose how cultural messages about women shape their experiences and interactions when backpacking, paddling, rock climbing, and bicycling. They broaden readers’ notions of what adventure is, what places are considered wild and worth our care, and what types of people enjoy the outdoors. Drawing upon the art of the memoir—and informed by analysis from women’s studies and ecological literature—Guignard makes an impassioned case for why women and marginalized members of society should have the opportunity to experience nature. The self-reliance and connection with the natural world that outdoor recreation fosters are qualities we all need in order to do the work required by the environmental challenges ahead.
Download or read book Confessions of a Weekend Warrior Kayaking Stories written by Matt Artz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-08 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From local lakes to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and beyond, this short collection of kayaking stories illustrate life's "little adventures"-day, weekend, and other relatively short trips here and there designed to quench your desire for wildness. Because even the shortest outing can leave a lasting imprint and remind us all that it's not the size of the adventure that counts-it's how you enjoy it.
