The Earth Beneath My Feet describes the first half of a 7,000-mile wilderness walk from Calabria to Norway. Set in 1997, this compelling travel narrative describes a young man’s journey; a passionate quest to find belonging within the natural world.
In It for the Long Run by Damian Hall
In It for the Long Run is ultrarunner Damian Hall’s story of running a first marathon aged thirty-six, dressed as a toilet, and representing Great Britain four years later. His midlife-crisis running problem escalated to 100-mile ultramarathons and record-breaking bimbles, culminating in his 261-mile Pennine Way run in July 2020.
Kangchenjunga by Doug Scott
Completed before his death in 2020, and edited by Catherine Moorehead, Kangchenjunga is Doug Scott’s final book. Scott explores the mountain and its varied people – the mountain sits on the border between Nepal and Sikkim in north-east India – before going on to look at Western approaches and early climbing attempts on the mountain.
22,000 Miles by Richard Seipp
Richard Seipp has ridden over 22,000 Miles with his son 15-year old son Tom. Beginning when Tom was five, Rich tells of them riding the Coast-to-Coast, bikepacking in the Scottish Highlands, the 1955 Tour de France, culminating in 2019 with the Tour Divide.
How Hard Can It Be? by Nick Wharton
Nick Wharton recounts many tales from his lifetime of climbing and other adventures. From new-routing up the front of his school building to hard trad repeats in the Lakes. Includes many contributions from other well-known climbers and adventurers.
Come By The Hills by Cameron McNeish
Cameron McNeish returns to the mountains as an older man enjoying the less demanding challenges while mining a deep hoard of memories. Reaching summits is no longer a priority but there is still the exploration of the glens and forests.
Slowly Slowly by Lee Prescott
Slowly Slowly is the story of a middle-aged man’s journey following in the footsteps of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary trekking the length of the little-used trail from Shivalaya to Everest Base Camp.
To The Greatest Heights by Vanessa O'Brien
One night a friend suggested Vanessa climb Everest, and that was the start of an epic journey she never looked back from. This is her inspirational story of getting to the top of K2 at the age of 52. The result is this life-affirming book.
Out Here: Wisdom from the Wilderness by Carolyn Highland
Out Here is a collection of essays exploring what the wilderness has to teach us about the human experience, using outdoor endeavours as extended metaphors for greater truths. Highland’s writing inspires a deeper connection to the wilderness and to ourselves.
Emilio Comici: Angel of the Dolomites by David Smart
The first English-language biography of one of the most renowned Italian climbers, Emilio Comici, who bagged over 200 first ascents in the Eastern Alps prior to his death at 39 years of age in 1940.
All That Glitters by Margo Talbot
World-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot shares her compelling story of healing and self-discovery amid the frozen landscapes of the planet. Heartbreaking, honest, and inspiring this book is a remarkable memoir that shines a fresh light of hope on mental illness.
A Story of Karma by Michael Schauch
A deeply personal travel memoir that combines alpine adventure, family connections, and spiritual encounters in two very different worlds: a Himalayan village and Vancouver, Canada.
The Way Of The Cuillin by Roger Hubank
1938, war is in the air and the Marlowe family have gathered in Skye to complete a famous climb, but family tensions soon start to emerge. A new novel from the multiple award-winning climbing writer, Roger Hubank.
A Feeling For Rock by Sarah-Jane Dobner
How does it feel to climb rocks - the touch, ethics, companionship, landscape and language? Through a mix of poetry, cartoons, essays, interviews, weavings, photographs and technical tips chapters from Love and Wonder to Fear and Bewilderment explore this sensational hobby.
Peaks and Bandits by Alf Bonnievie Bryn
In 1909, while dreaming of the Himalaya, Norwegian mountaineer Alf Bonnevie Bryn and a fellow young climber, the Australian George Ingle Finch, set their sights on Corsica to build their experience. The events of this memorable trip form the basis of Bryn’s acclaimed book Tinder og banditter – ‘Peaks and Bandits’, with their boisterous exploits delighting Norwegian readers for generations. Newly translated by Bibbi Lee, this classic of Norwegian literature is available for the first time in English.
Structured Chaos by Victor Saunders
This is not just a tale of mountaineering triumphs, but also an account of rescues, tragedies and failures. Telling his story with humour and warmth, Saunders spans the decades from youthful awkwardness to concerns about age-related forgetfulness, ranging from ‘Where did I put my keys?’ to ‘Is this the right mountain?’
Wild Winter by John D. Burns
In Wild Winter, John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, sets out to rediscover Scotland’s mountains, remote places and wildlife in the darkest and stormiest months.
Traceless by Geoff Cox & Heather Dawe
Poets, writers and artists, Traceless is a collaboration between Geoff Cox and Heather Dawe that celebrates their love for fell-running and how spending time in the mountains inspires them creatively.
Never Leave The Dog Behind by Helen Mort
Never Leave the Dog Behind is a compelling account of mountain adventures and misadventures, and captures the unbridled joy of heading to the hills with a four-legged friend.
I'm Alan Hubbard, who are you? by Alan Hubbard
An insight into working class Britain over eight decades is revealed through the life of a climber, whose cavalier approach leads to edgy, and sometimes hilarious situations. Politically provocative, yet thoughtful, whilst the natural world evokes lyrical prose.