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Adventureholic invites readers on a roller-coaster ride around seven continents, as adventurer Neil Laughton details the extraordinary expeditions undertaken by him and his friends: from summiting Mount Everest with Bear Grylls to piloting the world¿s first road-legal flying car on a 10,000km journey across the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu.

Rites of Passage: The Legacy of Adventure Climbing in the Sierra NevadaRock climbing throughout the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California has been going about quietly for well over a century. The exploits of its pioneers into this beautiful mountain range have been infrequently documented in a few books, alpine journals, and magazines. The experiences of climbers in this area remain elusive in comparison to more mainstream places like Yosemite. Rites of Passage is a collection of experiences from a few aficionados of the Southern Sierra who have graciously shared their adventures for this book. Come join the campfire, kick back and indulge in the legacy of exploration, discovery, and adventure. - E.C. Joe

Detailed accounts and analysis of rock climbing, mountaineering, and ski mountaineering accidents

The world's most comprehensive and respected source for each year's major climbs

Idaho Twelvers is the ultimate resource for both beginner and experienced mountaineers looking to summit Idaho's 12,000ft peaks. From the exposed cliff edges on Borah Peak's Chicken Out Ridge, all the way to the steep scree fields on Lost River Peak's Super Gully, each mountain in this book offers hikers a chance to test their mental and physical limits. This book has over 100 color photos, detailed satellite and topographic maps, thorough descriptions of the standard routes for each peak, GPS waypoints for key points, and tips to prevent common mistakes made by first-time hikers.

World champion climber Sasha DiGiulian tells her story-from coming of age under the scrutiny of social media, navigating a male-dominated sport, and tackling her most heart-stopping climbs-and shares the power of perseverance and positivity.At age six, Sasha DiGiulian stepped into a climbing gym for the first time and was competing within a year. Decked out in all-pink gear and with her blonde hair tied into pigtails, Sasha knew from an early age what it was like to be a girl in a traditionally male-dominated sport, vowing to never sacrifice her femininity to fit in. With a fierce love for the climb and incredible natural talent, Sasha soon won her first National Sport Climbing Championship at only seventeen, and a year later took the title of World Champion.To her fans, it looked like Sasha was on top of the world. But under the accolades, she was just another young woman learning how to handle the intense scrutiny of social media and dealing with body dysmorphia, all while quietly facing a potentially career-ending injury. In a relatable and inspiring voice, Take the Lead reflects on the highs and lows of Sasha's illustrious life and career for the first time, bringing readers on her remarkable journey from novice climber to Columbia University graduate, adventurer, environmentalist, and entrepreneur, and one of the most recognizable faces in climbing. For readers of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, Take the Lead ultimately emphasizes the power of perseverance, fearlessness and positivity in tackling some of the most daunting and fearsome climbs-on and off the wall.

'The most exhilarating history of mountaineering ... a riveting read' Jeremy Paxman

A rock-climber's eye view of the natural world, tracing a geological and personal journey across the British Isles over ten years