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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 341 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.07 — 444,480 ratings — published 1998
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Into the Wild Into the Wild (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 333 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,188,758 ratings — published 1996
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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 286 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.26 — 565,912 ratings — published 1997
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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 266 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.07 — 865,236 ratings — published 2012
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Desert Solitaire Desert Solitaire (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 119 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.18 — 54,327 ratings — published 1968
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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 95 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.23 — 64,424 ratings — published 1988
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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 87 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.30 — 233,305 ratings — published 2009
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Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why (Paperback)
by (shelved 76 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.94 — 14,435 ratings — published 1998
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A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.31 — 36,172 ratings — published 1949
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Walden or, Life in the Woods Walden or, Life in the Woods (Paperback)
by (shelved 70 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.77 — 203,880 ratings — published 1854
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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 69 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.10 — 30,897 ratings — published 2014
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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
by (shelved 68 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.79 — 449,194 ratings — published 1987
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.59 — 3,974 ratings — published 1960
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Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.04 — 25,582 ratings — published 1990
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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 62 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.43 — 14,574 ratings — published 2013
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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.51 — 171,327 ratings — published 2013
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On Trails: An Exploration On Trails: An Exploration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.95 — 8,905 ratings — published 2016
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The Last Season The Last Season (Paperback)
by (shelved 60 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.11 — 11,655 ratings — published 2006
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.11 — 15,564 ratings — published 2006
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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Hardcover)
by (shelved 58 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.46 — 164,004 ratings — published 1959
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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 58 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.90 — 84,879 ratings — published 2017
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SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea SAS Survival Handbook: How to Survive in the Wild, in Any Climate, on Land or at Sea (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.25 — 5,564 ratings — published 1986
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The Call of the Wild The Call of the Wild (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.91 — 471,015 ratings — published 1903
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One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.37 — 9,361 ratings — published 1973
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Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series) Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival (Bushcraft Survival Skills Series)
by (shelved 46 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,309 ratings — published 2014
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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 44 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.04 — 6,514 ratings — published 2010
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place Between a Rock and a Hard Place (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.85 — 23,639 ratings — published 2004
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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 44 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.14 — 11,417 ratings — published 2006
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Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.02 — 5,802 ratings — published 2019
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My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1) My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1)
by (shelved 43 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.10 — 84,972 ratings — published 1959
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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 42 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.74 — 15,680 ratings — published 2023
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The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.96 — 14,553 ratings — published 2017
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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 40 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.22 — 16,557 ratings — published 2018
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.92 — 15,021 ratings — published 2005
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My First Summer in the Sierra My First Summer in the Sierra (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.05 — 7,405 ratings — published 1911
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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.07 — 88,605 ratings — published 2015
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Annapurna, First Conquest of an 8000-Meter Peak: (26,493 Feet) Annapurna, First Conquest of an 8000-Meter Peak: (26,493 Feet)
by (shelved 37 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.09 — 10,534 ratings — published 1951
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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.18 — 28,528 ratings — published 2006
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The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.99 — 18,309 ratings — published 1997
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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 34 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.24 — 14,811 ratings — published 2024
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Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.14 — 81,839 ratings — published 1974
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The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,169 ratings — published 2012
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The Overstory The Overstory (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.11 — 195,243 ratings — published 2018
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.07 — 8,069 ratings — published 2010
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Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: An Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 32 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,715 ratings — published 2015
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Arctic Dreams Arctic Dreams (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.23 — 9,009 ratings — published 1986
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American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.32 — 10,653 ratings — published 2008
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Alone on the Wall Alone on the Wall (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as outdoors)
avg rating 3.89 — 13,737 ratings — published 2015
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Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as outdoors)
avg rating 4.24 — 12,020 ratings — published 2020
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Peter Heller
“Maybe freedom really is nothing left to lose. You had it once in childhood, when it was okay to climb a tree, to paint a crazy picture and wipe out on your bike, to get hurt. The spirit of risk gradually takes its leave. It follows the wild cries of joy and pain down the wind, through the hedgerow, growing ever fainter. What was that sound? A dog barking far off? That was our life calling to us, the one that was vigorous and undefended and curious.”
Peter Heller, Hell or High Water: Surviving Tibet's Tsangpo River

Wendy Delsol
“I was drinking in the surroundings: air so crisp you could snap it with your fingers and greens in every lush shade imaginable offset by autumnal flashes of red and yellow.”
Wendy Delsol, Stork

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