Bruce Trail

Bruce Trail
Author: Rich Freeman
Publisher: Footprint Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780965697439

Describes a 5-week backpacking journey along the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada, highlighting the flora and fauna of the region and providing survival tips and techniques for long-distance bsckpacking.

The Bruce Trail End to End

The Bruce Trail End to End
Author: Nicholas Ruddick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2021-03-19
Genre:
ISBN:

When they retired, Nick and his old friend Mike both moved with their wives from Regina, Saskatchewan to southern Ontario: Nick to Dundas and Mike to Hamilton's lower city. Nick (65) had been a university professor and Mike (70) a senior civil servant, and in spring 2018 both were in need of a new challenge. Though neither had any experience of long-distance hiking, they decided to take on the Bruce Trail end to end. The Bruce, which follows the devious course of the Niagara Escarpment for 890 kilometres/553 miles through southern Ontario, is Canada's oldest and longest waymarked hiking trail. Two and a half years later, after battling rocks, roots, heatwaves, mud, ice, noxious insects, and their own mortality, they managed to complete the Trail ... in the middle of a pandemic. Was it all a nightmare? No, it was one of the greatest experiences of their lives. This book, illustrated with more than 300 colour photographs, is Nick's opinionated photo-documentary of what they encountered and endured on the long, hard, but utterly inspiring journey from Niagara to Tobermory. If these two could do it, perhaps you can too.

A Guide to the Knobstone Trail

A Guide to the Knobstone Trail
Author: Nathan D. Strange
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0253005000

One of the most beautiful footpaths in the country, the Knobstone Trail offers a spectacularly rugged, 58-mile trek through 40,000 acres of forested land in southern Indiana. A comprehensive guide to this scenic footpath, A Guide to the Knobstone Trail provides readers with all they need to know to make the best of hiking this challenging trail. Charts indicate camping and water locations, while up-to-date maps provide topographical information, elevations, and where horse trails intersect hiking trails. First-person accounts, trip diaries, local lore about trees, wildflowers, and animal life, plus the latest GPS information and elevation data are included. Well illustrated with more than 60 photographs and 19 maps, this easily portable guide is an essential backpacker's tool for a safe and memorable adventure.

Wanderlust USA

Wanderlust USA
Author: Robert Klanten
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9783899559859

"Experienced outdoor enthusiasts and those lacing-up their boots for their first time: prepare to hike the diverse American landscape. Whether aiming to conquer epic expeditions, or simply complete a day hike to recharge, paths of every size await the intrepid wayfarer in Wanderlust USA, a book that serves as a blueprint for adventurous souls in search of new summits."--Amazon.com

Platinum-Blazing the Appalachian Trail: How to Thru-Hike in 3-Star Luxury

Platinum-Blazing the Appalachian Trail: How to Thru-Hike in 3-Star Luxury
Author: Michael "sharkbait" Neiman
Publisher: Campbell & Parker Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780578471167

When thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, where can I find some fine dining or the best ice cream? After many nights in the woods, how can I add some "luxury" to my hike? And which are the very best hostels and other experiences along the AT? Which is the best Trail town for a visit? Platinum-Blazing the Appalachian Trail will point you to the very best or "platinum" meals, accommodations, and other experiences available to the tired hiker looking to splurge from time to time when taking a break from the Trail.

Koya Bound

Koya Bound
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016-09
Genre: Kumano Region (Japan)
ISBN: 9780998221403

Treasures on the Trail

Treasures on the Trail
Author: Ananda Lahari
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2024-04-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1039181783

Hike, explore, discover, and learn! There are endless wonders to uncover along the Bruce Trail, Canada’s oldest and longest marked foot path. This beautifully illustrated book invites kids and families to unearth the trail’s many treasures, from a blue jay’s feather to an acorn to a droplet of water. Thoughtfully chosen facts will light up the imaginations of children and grown-ups alike, encouraging love, appreciation, and respect for the natural world and all it has to offer.

40 Days & 40 Hikes

40 Days & 40 Hikes
Author: Nicola Ross
Publisher: ECW Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2024-04-09
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 177852303X

Travel the Bruce Trail in day hikes with Loops & Lattes author Nicola Ross Best known for her detailed Loops & Lattes hiking guides, Nicola Ross has inspired tens of thousands of people to lace up their boots and explore Ontario’s trails. In 40 Days & 40 Hikes, this adventurer, author, and environmentalist sets herself a new challenge: to hike the Bruce Trail from Niagara to Tobermory in her own creative way. In 40 cleverly crafted day-loops, Ross covers over 900 kilometers mostly following Canada’s longest marked trail, taking you with her on an insightful journey to the Niagara Escarpment’s remarkable sights. As Ross walks, she reveals stories of the trail’s flora and fauna, geology and history. The Bruce Trail becomes the central character as she ponders her role in protecting the fragile corner of the planet that, she contends, is entwined in her DNA. Despite long days on the trail, encounters with bears, ticks, and a deadly derecho, her passion for her beloved Niagara Escarpment mounts as she explores Ontario’s “ribbon of wilderness.” Perfect for hikers, non-hikers, and anyone who loves an adventure, 40 Days & 40 Hikes is both a captivating travelogue and a useful companion for those who Ross will undoubtedly inspire to follow in her footsteps.

Beyond the Billows

Beyond the Billows
Author: Yutaka (Jeff) Adachi
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1039196934

Born in 1933 in Fukuoka, Japan, Yutaka was a just a boy when WWII began. National turmoil was joined by personal turmoil when he and his brothers lost their parents, and along with them, their home. So began the first of Yutaka’s many moves, which took him all over Japan, then to Canada, where he moved with his family in 1973, and even China, where he did business in the last part of his career. Through determination and perseverance, he became an engineer and entrepreneur—designing, amongst other things, hockey sticks and booms—a career path that was beset with threats of bankruptcy and betrayal by partners along with unexpected kindnesses. Beyond the Billows is a detailed portrait of engineering in the 20th century and the Japanese immigration experience in Canada. It is also an expansive memoir, telling Yutaka’s personal story of hard-won success in business over three continents.