Mountain Survival

If you have ever wondered what is was like to be an explorer in the unspoiled American West of the early 1800s, then this is the audiobook for you. Not only a groundbreaking work of American history by critically acclaimed author Robert M. Utley, A Life Wild and Perilous is also a dramatic story of innovation and survival. Here is your chance to live in the very heart of the American wilderness with legendary trappers and mountain men like Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Tom Fitzpatrick, and Jedediah Smith.

When Misty was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch where they were subjected to almost complete isolation, sexual abuse, and extreme physical violence. When Misty reached her teens, her parents feared she and her sister would escape and took them to an Amish community where they were adopted and became baptized members. Misty was devastated to once again find herself in a world of fear, animal cruelty, and sexual abuse.

An injured victim has disappeared… Can a park ranger and her K-9 find him? When search-and-rescue park ranger Autumn Mercer and her K-9 partner, Sherlock, meet a stranger in the mountains whose brother is injured, they drop everything to help. But all they find where Derek Peterson last saw...

Fans of suspenseful action, adventure and science fiction will enjoy this three book set. All of these books take place in the Red River Gorge area of eastern Kentucky. Characters overlap from one book to the next but each book tells its own story. These books are also available for purchase individually. THE RED RIVER GORGE KILLER: A SUSPENSE THRILLER There were only two things that Lori enjoyed in life, her friends and exploring the geology and history of wilderness areas. She had been eagerly anticipating her hike in the Red River Gorge and was looking forward to the tranquility of the ...

Discovering their newfound tradition and love for camping at the Grand Tetons, The Campground Kids anticipate their next adventure—exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

In The Mountain, veteran world-class climber and bestselling author Ed Viesturs—the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks—trains his sights on Mount Everest in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring.

“A beautiful, thrilling, funny, and exciting book...” “Loved it! Awesome adventure on survival and a bit of romance.” “My Side of the Mountain meets Hatchet with a generous sprinkling of humor.” An award-winning adventure of courage, family, and friendship. “You're kidding, right? Balloon camping? That’s what you want for your graduation present?” The morning arrives. The balloon is filled. An unexpected storm strikes. Matt, all alone, is swept off into the wilderness in an unfinished balloon. How will he survive? Will he ever make it home again? “Perfect for kids who ...

Kelton Fielding has always felt out of place, never sure what to say to his peers who, truth be told, only tolerate him. When a snowmobile race is announced at McCall’s annual Winter Festival, Kelton sees his chance to impress his classmates. He’ll fix up his old sled and get it running, and he’s planned out a risky shortcut through the wilderness that he’s sure will win him the prize. But when the popular Swann Siddiq and Kelton’s nemesis follow him into the backcountry, Kelton quickly runs into trouble and realizes that the competition is the least of his worries.

Hidden in the hills. Lost in the woods. Forgotten by society. Feral is a haunting collection of seven immersive narratives—true and rumored accounts of people who have chosen, or been forced, to vanish from modern civilization. From reclusive mountain clans and children raised in the wild to whispered tales of violent hermits and abandoned homesteads with strange inhabitants, these stories explore the chilling realities of life lived off the grid. Each 6,000-word story plunges you into an atmospheric, unnerving account told with the vivid detail of a cinematic true-crime series. Combining...

The economic collapse started in China. But the world's economies were interconnected and interdependent. Within hours, the collapse had spread around the world. Eldon Waters was a prepper, and had been ever since he married Felicia Gomez. He heard news of the economic collapse as he was getting ready to start a new work week. He knew immediately that chaos and violence would quickly erupt. His first priority was defending his family. He took his marriage vows seriously. He was prepared to lay down his life to keep his wife and children safe. That meant that they would need to escape the ...

A mountain girl in the early 1900’s copes with a marriage arranged by her dad. Her story is titled from an old saying “I own my land, heaven-high and hell-deep.” “Your pa gave his consent for us to marry,” he said the words as though it was a simple matter. It wasn’t a romantic proposal of love and devotion. It wasn’t a proposal at all. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I tried again. “I don’t know your name,” I managed to say as I felt my chest constrict. There was a pain in me that started at my toes and went to the roots of my hair. Dad had come up with a ...

Are you dreaming of an adventure in the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by breathtaking nature and fresh mountain air? But are you also concerned about surviving in this challenging environment? Worry no more! Our new eBook "Rocky Mountain Survival" is here to guide and prepare you for the ultimate wilderness experience. With 20 informative chapters, our eBook covers everything you need to know before embarking on your Rocky Mountain adventure. You will learn how to prepare your gear, navigate the mountains, and avoid dangerous weather hazards. You will also discover crucial survival skills, ...

Long the dominant icon embodying the spirit of America's frontier past, the image of the cowboy no longer stands alone as the ultimate symbol of independence and self-reliance. The great canvas of the Western landscape - in art, books, film - is today shared by the figures called "Mountain Men". Tales of the Mountain Men presents in one book many of the most engaging and revealing portraits of mountain men ever written.

How far would you go to save someone you resent? Sullen teenager Sam is trapped on a forced march up a mountain with Cal, the father he barely knows—a man more comfortable with past ghosts than with his own son. An argument on the trail leaves their raw emotional wounds exposed, with cruel words that can never be taken back. But when a sudden, brutal blizzard engulfs the peak and a catastrophic fall leaves Cal broken and helpless, their simmering conflict becomes a desperate fight for life. In a terrifying reversal of roles, Sam must become the rescuer. Battling blinding snow, relentless ...

One pulse… and civilization crumbles. A catastrophic EMP attack plunges the world into darkness, igniting a global nuclear war that wipes out 90% of humanity. With law and order collapsing, survivors must fight not only for food and shelter—but for their lives. Colonel Thomas Bradley, a brilliant electronic warfare expert, leads a desperate group of survivors deep into the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository. Inside the massive underground facility, they battle against dwindling resources, radioactive fallout, and relentless attacks from militant factions determined to take what ...

#1 - THE FIRST IN THE CODY DAKOTA MOUNTAIN MAN SERIES TITLED A MOUNTAIN MAN ADVENTURE BY D. M. HAGGARD!This story is about the life and trials of mountain men who lived in the most hostile and difficult environments imaginable in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. Their lives were focused on trapping, hunting, and fishing for survival as well as for profit. Anything that lived in the woods with them were either prey or predator. The latter animals often attacked them and tried to kill them. Most trapping was done during the fall and early spring when the furs were the healthiest and ...

The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies.

Life on the potato farm in Maine offered little of the adventure the young Amos Mudd longed for. Reading the news of gold in California became an escape for him and finally his objective. The hardships of making the long trek and abandoning his father could only hold him back for so long.

A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD The defining childhood classic about a boy finding his own way in the wilderness—a nostalgic book for readers young and old who have ever wanted to run away from home. “Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to...

Living off the land and adapting to a changing environment takes a special individual with the unique skills, training, and determination necessary to survive. Gus Berry is not that individual. The former house painter barely made it out of Annapolis as its population underwent a violent transformation, leaving everyone he knew or loved dead—or undead. Now, Gus needs food and booze, weapons and armor, clothing that fits, and above all, toilet paper, preferably two-ply.