Mark Agnew was part of the first team to kayak the Northwest passage. A story of ice, suffering and camaraderie, There Will Be Headwinds is a testament to teamwork and determination - and a celebration of the human spirit of adventure.
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
HEARTWOOD is an enthralling literary mystery about a hiker lost in the woods, and the indomitable women who set out to find her.
The Beast in the Clouds by Nathalia Holt
From the New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the stunning true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons’ 1929 Himalayan expedition to prove the existence of the beishung, the panda bear, to the western world.
The Search by Paul Besley
The Search documents Paul Besley's experiences of volunteering on a Mountain Rescue team where he is soon joined by Scout, his very own search dog. Paul’s demons threaten to derail their training, until his past finally catches up with him and his life inescapably unravels.
Oldenland by Roger Clough
A beautifully written and philosophical journey through the natural landscape of old age. Roger Clough, former Professor of Social Care, lifelong hill walker, and current resident of 'Oldenland' explores what it means to age, to be old, and to still be you.
Across the Himalaya by Vineeta Muni
Across the Himalaya is a gripping account of the first all-women traverse of the range. Over 198 days and 4,500 km, Vineeta Muni blends vivid landscapes, culture, and personal struggle into a powerful story of courage, resilience, and inner strength.
The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan
During winter in a secluded Alpine city, John Molloy, an Irish sculptor, falls in love. When a distressing moment from his youth rises into view, the fallout reverberates through his life, forcing John to confront the bedrock of his psyche.
Crisis on Mount Hood by Christopher Van Tilburg
In Crisis on Mount Hood, author and emergency room doctor Christopher Van Tilburg looks at the history of America’s oldest all-volunteer mountain rescue team, the Hood River Crag Rats, and his own three-decade commitment to search and rescue.
Uplifted by Sonnie Trotter
Join world-renowned climber Sonnie around the campfire for stories of climbing and thirty years of climbing life. Sonnie recounts dozens of memorable moments, highlighting the physical and mental challenges, sense of freedom, and rich personal relationships that feed his passion.
Running Through The Dark by Jen Scotney
Ultrarunner Jen Scotney has achieved podium finishes in some of the UK’s toughest races and now has her sights firmly set on the Pennine Way record. Running Through the Dark is much more than a running book, it is a story about resilience, about never giving up, and about battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn.
In Search of Mount Kailash by Alex McKay
In Search of Mount Kailash recounts McKay's early Himalayan travels on the Hippy Trail and later as one the first Westerners to circumambulate Tibet’s sacred Kailas mountain. This leads him to the academic study of Tibet and the chain of Indian Himalayan Kailas mountains.
Upland by Ian Crofton
The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance. As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass trespassers, shepherds, quarrymen, botanists, poets and pioneering cragsmen and women among them.
Breathe by Mollie Hughes
Mollie Hughes has explored some of the wildest environments on earth, from the top of Mount Everest to the vast frozen continent of Antarctica. With reference to her all-extreme experiences, and backed with psychological research, Breathe expertly turns them into valuable lessons that can be applied to more everyday challenges.
Korea Route by Park Myung-hwan
This book is about Kang Yeon-ryong (1972–2018), the first Korean to climb the south face of Shishapangma via the “Korea Route.” The author interviewed over 100 of Kang's family members and friends for this book.
The Voices of Glaciers by Ignacio Palomo, Sofia Lana, Antoine Rabatel & Oliver Dangles
As glacier melting continues unabated at all latitudes, the loss of glaciers in the tropics provides an early glimpse of how a world without ice might be. This book gives voice to 35 diverse individuals whose lives are tied to tropical glaciers.
Altitude and Acclimatization on Higher Mountains and Hiking by Reijo Linnola
My 13 years of mountain climbing and serving as an expedition doctor are documented in this book, providing fellow climbers and hikers with more knowledge about the art ofacclimatization and how to stay alive while climbing in the mountains.
The Corridor by Iain Peters
How mountains, climbing and secret shame shaped a life after abuse.
A funny, rebellious journey of emotional survival from the perspective of both child and adult, from Kenya to Dartmoor, Cornwall, the Alps and unclimbed peaks in Tierra del Fuego.
In Green by Louis D. Hall
A glorious piece of rich, romantic travel writing that takes the reader along old paths, into ancient villages, sharing rural homes and stables of farmers and shepherds in the Ligurian Alps, Pyrenees, Basque country and Galician coast, from a brilliant new talent.
Wainwrights Without A Car by Ron Kenyon
This book details ascending the 214 Lakeland Wainwright summits and accessing the area, without using the car, giving lots of information on using buses, trains, boats, bikes and skis as well as much more.
Tobin, The Stonemasters, And Me by Rick Accomazzo
Why did Alex Honnold write that Tobin Sorenson was one of the Yosemite climbers he most admired? This is the untold story of how Sorenson, who died at age 25, became the world’s best all-around climber during the late 1970s.