Trekker

Download or read book Way Out There written by J.R. Harris and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • The author is a distinguished member of the Explorers Club • The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable • Lively stories of remote treks around the world Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris’s extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world’s most tantalizing places―largely alone and unsupported. And after almost fifty years of wilderness travel, “J. R.,” as he’s known, has plenty of tales to tell! His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down‐to‐earth, friendly style. For J. R., it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, whom he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.’s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration. Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless readers who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models. The foreword is by the late Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots during World War I

Download or read book Everest: A Trekker's Guide written by Radek Kucharski and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic trek to Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many trekkers. This guidebook covers the most popular route in the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint for Everest. It also describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and the peak of Gokyo Ri. Finally, the Three Passes Trek, also starting in Namche, links the region's major passes and valleys. The guidebook includes suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo, as well as one trek approaching Everest from Tibet – from Kharta to the Kangshung Face. It is packed with essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation, as well as notes on culture and the fascinating history of the region, making this a complete guide to exploring the area.

Download or read book Trekker's Handbook written by Buck Tilton and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trekking is an experience--and distinctly different than thru-hiking long trails in the preparation, lifestyle, and time commitments involved. Tilton takes readers from planning the route to making the most of the journey.

Download or read book Trekking in Bhutan written by Bart Jordans and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 22 trekking routes in Bhutan, plus variants. The graded routes vary in terms of difficulty, although many involve high altitude and remote terrain calling for self-reliance. The routes range from 2 to 24 days. Highlights include the Lunana ‘Snowman’ Trek, the Jhomolhari Trek, the Druk Path Trek, the Dagala ‘Thousand Lakes’ Trek, and opportunities to visit Gangkar Punsum Base Camp. Route description illustrated with sketch mapping Can be used to select, prepare for and enhance an organised expedition (since independent trekking is not permitted in Bhutan) Notes on trekking seasons, outfitters, transport, accommodation and food, equipment, and medical considerations (including safety at altitude) An insight into Bhutanese mountain life, plus advice on cultural awareness

Download or read book Sensuous Trekker written by Samuel Ramer and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here in a funny and easy-to-read format is everything that those unfamiliar with the "Star Trek" universe need to know to be brought up to warp speed with their significant Trekking other. In addition to learning about special episodes, weird aliens, and memorable characters, readers will discover "Really Cool Things to Say to Impress a Trekker".

Download or read book The Nepal Trekker's Handbook written by Amy R. Kaplan and published by Mustang Publishing Company (TN). This book was released on 1989 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Trekker's Guide to the Next Generation written by Hal Schuster and published by Prima Lifestyles. This book was released on 1996 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1966--The first "Star Trek pilot, "The Cage," is aired. 1977--"Star Trek II, a new television show featuring the original cast, is proposed--and never made. 1979--"Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the first in what would become a long line of feature films, is released. 1987--A totally new "Star Trek television show premieres--a show that would become one of the most popular syndicated series of all time, spawn two more Trek-inspired shows, and start "another series of successful feature films. "Star Trek: The Next Generation is born--and science fiction television is changed forever. "The Trekker's Guide to the Next Generation reveals what went into--and was left out of--the seven television seasons and two feature films about the crew of the second "Enterprise. Hal Schuster, a long-time, prominent chronicler of the "Star Trek phenomenon, details just how the show was created, and how it changed following the death of "Star Trek originator Gene Roddenberry. He traces the history of "The Next Generation from the cancellation of a popular program to the beginnings of a box-office serial smash. Using information culled from interviews, the show's own bible, and other sources, "The Trekker's Guide to The Next Generation takes you inside the popular phenomenon. Read character profiles and biographies of the actors who brought them to life. Get plot summaries for each of the 177 television episodes, plus guest stars, innovations, and bloopers. Learn what happened between James T. Kirk's command and the debut of the new "Enterprise with Captain Jean-Luc Picard at the helm. Review "Star Trek science, comparing factual physics and the writers' flights of fancy. Totallyunauthorized and uncensored "The Trekker's Guide to The Next Generation tells you what the producers at Paramount Pictures don't want you to know! About the Author Hal Schuster is the author of "The Trekker's Guide to Voyager (Prima) and "Trek: The Unauthorized A to Z. He is the former editor and publisher of "Enterprise Incidents and "Comics Features magazines. "This book was not approved, prepared, licensed, or endorsed by any entity involved in creating or producing the Star Trek television series or films.