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Few men can say they have known Africa as Capstick has known itleading safaris through lion country; tracking man-eating leopards along tangled jungle paths; running for cover as fear-maddened elephants stampede in all directions. And of the few who have known this dangerous way of life, fewer still can recount their adventures with the flair of this former professional hunter-turned-writer.

In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.

Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of 13. But Erik was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling and exciting life. In this poignant and inspiring memoir, he shares his struggle to push past the limits imposed on him by his visual impairment - and by a seeing world.

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you through Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest, where moss-draped giants and entire ecosystems thrive in silence. Each episode explores different trail dimensions—from microscopic symbioses to glacier-capped peaks—revealing why this remains one of Earth's most intact wilderness experiences. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder guides listeners through the sagebrush sea, exploring the American West's iconic silver-green wilderness. Discover how this remarkable plant survives extreme conditions, supports hundreds of species, and reveals the desert's hidden stories. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder ventures to wild, forgotten birthplaces of rivers—tiny springs and mountain seeps where great waterways begin. Discover why these overlooked headwaters control entire ecosystems and why finding a river's source has captivated explorers for centuries. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you along Acadia National Park's stunning granite coastline, from accessible tide pool trails to iron-rung summit scrambles. Discover ecology, geology, and timing strategies that transform Maine's coastal wilderness into an unforgettable hiking experience. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Your Insider Guide to Victoria Falls, Chobe, Hwange, and Livingstone.Description:Welcome to SafariPilot’s Deep Dive, the definitive podcast for travelers, safari enthusiasts, and hospitality pros in Southern Africa. Join your hosts, Robert and Emma, as they take you behind the scenes of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations.Each episode, Robert and Emma go beyond the surface to explore the heart of the KAZA region. Whether you’re planning a bucket-list trip or you’re a local lodge owner, we bring you the latest on:* The Animals: Detailed deep dives into the behavior of the Big ...

Join Ranger Theo Wilder on Yosemite's trails as he guides you through breathtaking waterfall hikes. From summit climbs to valley strolls, discover practical tips, geological wonders, and wilderness wisdom that transform every hike into an unforgettable adventure. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Hi everybody, I'm Muse and this is my Appalachian Trail podcast! Whether you're planning your next adventure, reminiscing on past glory, on trail now, or just like hiking content, I hope you enjoy following along with my memoir of my 2025 thru-hike as told through my daily journal entries.

This true-life wilderness survival epic recounts 17-year-old Alex Messenger's near-lethal encounter with a grizzly bear during a canoe trip in the Canadian tundra. The story follows Alex and his five companions as they paddle north through harrowing rapids and stunning terrain. Twenty-nine days into the trip, while out hiking alone, Alex is attacked by a barren-ground grizzly. Left for dead, he wakes to find that his summer adventure has become a struggle to stay alive.

First published in 1907, My Life as an Indian is the memoir of James Willard Schultz and tells the story of his first year living with the Pikuni tribe in Montana. It includes accounts of religious customs and ceremonies, hunting, raids, food preparation, child-rearing and more, and is thus of great interest to anthropologists and students of Native American history.

Bayern hat die Zugspitze, Hessen die Wasserkuppe, aber hat Hamburg einen höchsten Berg? Ja, und zwar den Hasselbrack, 116,2 Meter hoch! Der Radiomoderator und Journalist Achim Bogdahn hat sich auf eine Reise quer durch Deutschland gemacht und die höchsten Berge aller 16 Bundesländer erklommen. Begleitet wird er auf seinen Wanderungen von bekannten Persönlichkeiten aus der jeweiligen Region, darunter Margot Käßmann, Rocko Schamoni und Manuel Andrack.

Year after year, climbers return to the world's most difficult mountains. At these places, even the most cautious climber is vulnerable to mistakes, bad weather, and bad luck, which often leads to death. This collection offers harrowing accounts of extreme mountaineering and its potentially fatal consequences.

Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.

A stunningly illustrated portrait of life and death in a hostile, high-altitude environment where no human can survive for long, Everest invites you to join Breashears, his climbers, and his crew as they make photographic history. Author Broughton Coburn traces each step of the team's progress toward a rendezvous with history - and suddenly you're on the scene of a disaster that riveted the world's attention.

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he decodes the hidden language of wild places through vivid backcountry storytelling. Each episode reveals how trails, rivers, wildlife, and landscapes speak to those patient enough to listen, teaching awareness and respect for the unpredictable world beyond civilization. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Camping - Wie Sie sich optimal auf Ihren wohlverdienten und erholsamen Urlaub in der Natur vorbereiten und dem stressigen Alltag entfliehen! Möchten Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Urlaub endlich mal wieder ein echtes Abenteuer erleben und aktiv die atemberaubende Natur erleben? Vermissen Sie das unvergleichliche Lebensgefühl von purer Freiheit und Flexibilität? Möchten Sie bestmöglich auf alle Eventualitäten beim Camping vorbereitet sein? Dann wird dieses Hörbuch Ihr perfekter Reisebegleiter.

Der Leitfaden für den perfekten Camping-Urlaub: Erfahren Sie, wie Sie sich bestmöglich auf Ihr Abenteuer in der freien Natur vorbereiten und profitieren Sie von wertvollen Tipps und Tricks. In der modernen Welt leben unzählige Menschen in großen Städten. Umgeben vom Lärm der Straße, schmutziger Luft und einem stressigen, von Arbeit dominierten Alltag. Zumindest im Urlaub möchte man dann abschalten können und das tägliche Chaos ausblenden. Doch große Hotelanlagen und Touristen Hotspots sind dafür gänzlich ungeeignet und verlagern auf Dauer nur die eigentliche Problematik.