Описание: Received the 2016 Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt Award for Excellence in Recreation and Park Research from the National Recreation and Park Association The most famous long-distance hiking trail in North America, the 2,181-mile Appalachian Trail-the longest hiking-only footpath in the world-runs along the Appalachian mountain range from Georgia to Maine. Every year about 2,000 individuals attempt to “thru-hike” the entire trail, a feat equivalent to hiking Mount Everest sixteen times. In Walking on the Wild Side, sociologist Kristi M. Fondren traces the stories of forty-six men and women who, for their own personal reasons, set out to conquer America’s most well known, and arguably most social, long-distance hiking trail. In this fascinating in-depth study, Fondren shows how, once out on the trail, this unique subculture of hikers lives mostly in isolation, with their own way of acting, talking, and thinking; their own vocabulary; their own activities and interests; and their own conception of what is significant in life. They tend to be self-disciplined, have an unwavering trust in complete strangers, embrace a life of poverty, and reject modern-day institutions. The volume illuminates the intense social intimacy and bonding that forms among long-distance hikers as they collectively construct a long-distance hiker identity. Fondren describes how long-distance hikers develop a trail persona, underscoring how important a sense of place can be to our identity, and to our sense of who we are. Indeed, the author adds a new dimension to our understanding of the nature of identity in general. Anyone who has hiked-or has ever dreamed of hiking-the Appalachian Trail will find this volume fascinating. Walking on the Wild Side captures a community for whom the trail is a sacred place, a place to which they have become attached, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Автор: Johnson Cynthia Название: Hiking the Chilkoot Trail ISBN: 138835506X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781388355067 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3861.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Rubbert Tim Название: Hiking Safely in Grizzly Country: Lessons Learned ISBN: 1606391151 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781606391150 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4357.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Author Tim Rubbert has hiked more than 5,000 miles in grizzly country and encountered hundreds of bears. No one knows how to avoid a bear encounter--or how to react if you do see a bear--better than Tim. This book distills his vast experience into practical instructions that are easy to follow on the trail and in camp. These are Tim's personal lessons learned for safe travel. Tim illustrates each lesson with descriptions of actual bear encounters in Yellowstone, Glacier, and Denali national parks, often with on-the-scene photographs. After reading this book, hikers and backpackers will have the knowledge and confidence to travel safely in bear country.
Описание: Sandy found herself struggling with the "aging gracefully" concept. It wasn't that she didn't accept the inevitability of getting older, rather she had pretty much given up the fight. That is, until her bestie in all past girlfriend adventures, Julie, suggested hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail.Slowly, she began to question exactly just what her limitations might be. Were they all self-imposed? Could she still mount that wild bucking bronco of adventure? Or was she ready to check into the retirement community and rent a scooter.Follow Sandy as she joins Julie, strapping on their backpacks, climbing up and down the mountains of Pennsylvania, and leaving their hair dryers behind.
Автор: Downs Jason C. Название: Grand Canyon Hiking Mapbook: Rim to Rim and Day Hikes ISBN: 1451580363 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781451580365 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3440.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
