The beauty of adventure travel is that it's designed to encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by chasing the kind of adventures that make you forget screen time, deadlines and the pressures of the world and take physical challenges that make you feel alive and a whole lot richer. Whether it's hiking, running and climbing or surfing and diving, it's about stretching your mind and your boundaries and connecting with yourself and nature. It's also a great way to meet like-minded people. Say yes to the unknown and explore the world and the adventures it offers.
We hope our selection of books at No.3 inspire people to step away from screens, explore nature, and try active trips and seek their next adventure....
Wanderlust: Hiking on Legendary Trails / gestalten
From Spain’s El Caminito del Rey to Japan’s Kumano Kodo, Norway’s mythical giant trails to Utah’s Narrows, the new compact edition of Wanderlust explores legendary hikes across the globe. Cam Honan guides readers through deserts, coasts, forests, and ice, with maps, tips, and background on each route. Illustrated with spectacular photography, this book inspires both seasoned trekkers and curious beginners to set out—or simply enjoy the world’s most iconic trails from home.
On The Run: Running Across The Globe / gestalten
Running is one of the most popular and accessible sports in the world. From training apps to park runs, marathons, and ultra-marathons, the world of running is diverse and widespread. Offering insight on its rich history whilst demystifying the science of the body, On the Run has been composed to educate and inspire runners of all experience levels. Inspiring you to put your best foot forward, this title looks at races and clubs throughout the world and displays how runners from different backgrounds, of different ages, and with different abilities are championing the sport. More than a health trend, running fosters community. On the Run is a step by step introduction into this adrenaline-fueled world, providing mentorship and encouragement through profiles of runners setting the pace in their own ways.
She Surf: The Rise of Female Surfing by Lauren. L.Hill / gestalten
Join the celebration of the diverse, vibrant, and engaged community of women riding and making waves around the globe. While surfing is usually seen as a male domain, women have long been nurturing their own water stories and claiming their rightful place in the world of this sport. She Surf hails the females, past and present, who are engaged in expanding the art of surfing. Through exclusive interviews and evocative imagery, the book travels from the iconic waves of Hawai'i to remote locations in Morocco. Learn about the history of female surfing, discover the story of Polynesian princesses, follow the first female surfers in the 1960s and meet the contemporary shakers of the modern surfing scene.
Cliffhanger: New Climbing Culture & Adventures by Julie Ellison / gestalten
Journey upwards with Cliffhanger, a dizzyingly beautiful presentation of the people and places that make up the world of climbing. Climbing has recently exploded as a global phenomenon, thanks to a plethora of dedicated gyms springing up and media coverage that has had a wide reach. Using breathtaking imagery and in-depth stories, Cliffhanger gives you a complete look at the world of this outdoor pursuit--both as a sport and a lifestyle--by highlighting the people, places, history, and culture that make the activity so fascinating. Whether you've been doing it for a long time or have never climbed in your life, this book will make your palms sweat and your heart race. This book is encapsulating a golden moment in climbing, with the activity enjoying peak popularity. It is a great way to find inspiration for long-term climbing fans, beginners, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to conquer new summits. Discover a mix of detailed illustrations, photographs, personal stories, and tips about climbing.
