The best books to inspire you to plan a long-distance hike

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The best nonfiction adventure books that will make you appreciate common comforts

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The best books about peak and transformative human experience

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The best thrillers that just won’t stop…

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The best non-traditional books about survival

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The best nonfiction books with fantastic storytelling

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The best chilling adventure books to read instead of going out in the elements

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The best sports books (as picked by a kids’ sports book author)

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The best narrative nonfiction books about people dealing with mayhem, madness, and misadventures

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The best books on getting what you want without being evil

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The best books about surviving man, nature, and our own demons

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The best books about the allure, tragedy, and terrifying majesty of high-altitude mountaineering

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The best books on the thrills and dangers of extreme sports

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The best gripping books set in the wild

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The best books about wild people doing wild things in wild places

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The best books on Nepal and the roof of the world

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The best books on disaster & survival that will have your heart pounding

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