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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 58 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,224,791 ratings — published 1996
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 49 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.07 — 888,258 ratings — published 2012
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster (Paperback)
by (shelved 49 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.27 — 590,420 ratings — published 1997
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.07 — 458,485 ratings — published 1998
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Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.23 — 66,762 ratings — published 1988
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A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.23 — 21,293 ratings — published 2024
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The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.44 — 16,113 ratings — published 2013
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Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.05 — 26,455 ratings — published 1990
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The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.99 — 18,966 ratings — published 1997
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Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.73 — 16,943 ratings — published 2023
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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
by (shelved 12 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.80 — 465,739 ratings — published 1987
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Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.30 — 239,936 ratings — published 2009
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.85 — 24,166 ratings — published 2004
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Desert Solitaire Desert Solitaire (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.18 — 56,220 ratings — published 1968
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.11 — 33,291 ratings — published 2014
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No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.14 — 11,769 ratings — published 2006
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The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.90 — 115,623 ratings — published 2009
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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.47 — 179,686 ratings — published 1959
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The Last Season The Last Season (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.11 — 12,167 ratings — published 2006
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Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.02 — 6,182 ratings — published 2019
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On Trails: An Exploration On Trails: An Exploration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.94 — 9,352 ratings — published 2016
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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.22 — 12,149 ratings — published 2012
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The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.22 — 82,202 ratings — published 2005
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Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.29 — 9,077 ratings — published 1994
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,314 ratings — published 2010
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The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,996 ratings — published
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The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds The Sun is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.28 — 8,138 ratings — published 2019
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.22 — 17,424 ratings — published 2018
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Alone on the Wall Alone on the Wall (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.88 — 14,538 ratings — published 2015
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The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit (Audio CD)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.91 — 91,579 ratings — published 2017
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Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.88 — 4,476 ratings — published 2014
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Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.14 — 83,401 ratings — published 1974
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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.37 — 9,993 ratings — published 1973
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Kon-Tiki Kon-Tiki (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.16 — 25,818 ratings — published 1948
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Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.23 — 4,774 ratings — published 1993
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Heartwood Heartwood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.89 — 139,916 ratings — published 2025
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Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.17 — 6,562 ratings — published 2023
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.17 — 240,029 ratings — published 2023
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The Adventurer's Son The Adventurer's Son (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.94 — 10,046 ratings — published 2020
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Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, And Dying In The National Parks Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, And Dying In The National Parks (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.05 — 6,877 ratings — published 2010
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Annapurna: A Woman's Place Annapurna: A Woman's Place (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,186 ratings — published 1980
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.12 — 15,845 ratings — published 2006
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Jungle Jungle (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.04 — 10,132 ratings — published 1985
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.93 — 14,878 ratings — published 1998
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Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.37 — 27,897 ratings — published 2006
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The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.24 — 22,558 ratings — published 1956
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The Great Alone The Great Alone (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,350,799 ratings — published 2018
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Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.98 — 4,647 ratings — published 2019
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Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,746 ratings — published 2010
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The River The River (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as outdoor-adventure)
avg rating 3.85 — 48,975 ratings — published 2019
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L.M. Weeks
“Death comes for us all, but I’m not going to sit home and wait for it. It’ll have to track me down. In the meantime, I’m going to live the life I want to live.”
L.M. Weeks, Poontown: A Novel of Chasing Tarpon and Glory

L.M. Weeks
“He loved the eternal feeling of being on the water, in the zone, day after day as if time had stopped.”
L.M. Weeks, Poontown: A Novel of Chasing Tarpon and Glory

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