True Survival Wilderness

“On par with Into the Wild... Fast-paced, yet thoughtful and empathetic, all the way to its devastating conclusion, this psychological thriller will haunt me whenever I step off the pavement into the woods. I couldn’t stop reading it, and I can’t stop thinking about it.” — Bill...

At the height of the California gold rush in the late-1840's, a wagon train of men, women, children, and their animals stumbled into a 130-mile-long valley in the Mojave Desert through a "shortcut" to the California coast. What ensued was an ordeal that divided the camp into remnants and struck them with hunger, thirst, and a terrible sense of being lost and beyond hope, until one of their party volunteered to cross the desert to get help. This young hero was one of the survivors of the tragedy, and he lived to tell the tale in this gripping autobiographical account. In a time of unmarked ...

Some stories are more than just legend. For five gold prospectors, the deep, isolated wilderness of Ape Canyon promises a fortune. But the vast, watchful silence of the forest hides a terrifying secret, an ancient presence that views them not as prospectors, but as invaders. It starts with a footprint too large to be real. Then come the chilling, intelligent whistles from the darkness, and the ground-shaking thuds of an unseen force striking the trees. As night falls, their remote cabin transforms from a shelter into a tomb. Trapped and surrounded, the men find themselves in a desperate ...

The incredible true adventures of an enduring team of man and dogs against the wild frontiers of Alaska. At twenty-four Walden struck out for Alaska. Arriving in the Yukon Territory in the early part of 1896, he was soon hauling freight across the white wilderness by dog-team. A year later came the Big Rush, sweeping in like a flood, bringing with it every manner of man and woman under the sun, all crazed with dreams of gold, schoolteacher and sportsman, dry-goods clerk and lumberjack, minister and thug, young bride and woman of the streets. Dawson, a single log cabin, became a city of ...

A brutal winter. A starving camp. And the thing in the woods that knows you're dying. If you're drawn to chilling historical horror, tales of human desperation, and the primal terror of being hunted by something ancient — this is the story you've been waiting for. Bigfoot – Donner Party drops you into the snow-choked Sierra Nevada, where the infamous Donner Party isn’t just battling hunger, frostbite, and each other — they’re being watched. As shelters collapse and sanity unravels, something massive, silent, and relentless closes in. This book will make your skin crawl, your heart...

Leaving behind friends, family, and life as they know it, the Wards embark on a journey into the Alaskan wilderness that will change them forever. Winds of Skilak traces a young couple’s adventurous move from the suburbs of Ohio to a remote island on ill-tempered Skilak Lake. As Sam and Bonnie adapt to a life without running water, electricity, and telephones, the unforgiving, desolate environment tests their courage early on.

Nature doesn’t care how prepared you are. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail is a test of endurance, willpower, and survival. But for some hikers, the true challenge wasn’t the mountains — it was the sudden fever, the twisted ankle, the blood loss, the vanishing companion. In Medical Mysteries – Appalachian Trail, you'll find 20 true stories of medical emergencies, disappearances, infections, injuries, and unexplained deaths that occurred on America’s most iconic trail. A hiker survives 26 days lost in the woods before dying just miles from ...

A summer hike, a lakeside swim, a night in a camper… these moments of peace can become nightmares in a heartbeat. The line between the human world and the wild is vanishing. In this gripping collection of true, meticulously researched accounts, you will confront the terrifying reality of what happens when that line is crossed. From the dense forests of National Parks to the deceptive quiet of a suburban backyard, these stories reveal the chilling truth: a predator can be anywhere. Inside, you will discover: Heart-Pounding Encounters: Witness the split-second decisions that mean life or ...

The silence in the deep woods is not always empty. Sometimes, it’s listening. The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile journey through the last great wildlands of the American West. Thousands walk it, seeking solitude and adventure. But they are not always alone. For decades, a steady drumbeat of testimony has emerged from these remote spaces—chilling, firsthand accounts of encounters with something that should not exist. This is not a book of folklore. It is a sober presentation of testimony from the people who know this wilderness best: seasoned thru-hikers, Forest Service employees, ...

Nature doesn’t need a motive. It just needs a moment. Animal Attacks – GORE! delivers fifteen of the most blood-chilling real-life accounts of humans being mauled, torn, swallowed, and savaged by the wild. From shark-infested waters to bear-haunted campsites, these are immersive, narrative-driven true stories of survival, terror, and the raw fury of the animal kingdom. James Calloway plunges you into each scene with cinematic detail and emotional depth. Whether it’s a grizzly’s final charge, a killer whale’s lethal strike, or the eyes of a tiger locked onto its prey — these ...

🛑 People vanish without a trace. Some are never found. For decades, strange disappearances have plagued national parks across the country. Hikers, campers, and even experienced outdoorsmen walk into the wilderness—never to return. What happened to them? And why do these cases share disturbing similarities? 📖 Lost and Gone: National Parks investigates real-life cases of mysterious vanishings, eerie encounters, and theories that range from tragic accidents to something far more unexplainable. Inside, you'll explore: ✅ Chilling accounts of people who disappeared in broad daylight ✅...

Why do we step past the warning sign? What drives us into the heart of danger? This gripping collection of dark non-fiction explores the chilling true stories of those who crossed the line—and never came back. Journey to the world's most lethal and forbidden locations: a radioactive ghost city, a canyon that drowns its victims in minutes, a patch of desert that swallows families whole, and a remote island where the vipers are masters. These harrowing accounts chronicle: The chilling, unsolved mystery of the Dyatlov Pass hikers. The final, terrifying audio from a man lost forever in the ...

You’re not on top of the food chain. Not out here. Mauled delivers 15 gut-wrenching accounts of humans hunted, cornered, and torn apart by nature’s most savage predators. Bears. Lions. Wolves. Hyenas. These aren’t stories with happy endings—they’re warnings. If you think you're prepared, think again. When it happens, it happens fast.

The serene wilderness of the Beehive State holds a terrifying secret. Beyond the stunning vistas and tranquil forests, something ancient and powerful lurks in the shadows. In this gripping collection of firsthand accounts, you will journey deep into the remote canyons and snow-covered peaks where ordinary people have come face-to-face with the impossible. From the chilling, intelligent wood knocks that shatter the silence of a high-mountain reservoir to a soul-shattering scream that echoes through a dark canyon, these stories are not folklore. They are the raw, unfiltered experiences of ...

Read the "gripping and emotionally affecting" book where four men survived the plane crash. The pilot. A politician. A cop... and the criminal he was shackled to (Washington Post). On an icy night in October 1984, a commuter plane carrying nine passengers crashed in the remote wilderness of...

The shark attacked while she was snorkeling, tearing through Micki Glenn’s breast and shredding her right arm. Her husband, a surgeon, saved her life on the spot, but when she was safely home she couldn’t just go on with her life. She had entered an even more profound survival journey: the aftermath. The survival experience changes everything because it invalidates all your previous adaptations, and the old rules don’t apply. In some cases survivors suffer more in the aftermath than they did during the actual crisis. In all cases, they have to work hard to reinvent themselves.

The space between the human world and the wild has collapsed. This gripping non-fiction collection chronicles the terrifying, true accounts of when the ancient covenant is broken and predators begin to hunt people. Spanning the continent of Africa, from the outskirts of Nairobi to the remote highlands of Ethiopia and the crowded IDP camps of Tigray , this book details a chilling new war. Read the harrowing stories of: A university student killed just yards from his campus in Kenya . The terrifying rampage of rabid "Terror Beasts" in Malawi, leaving dozens dead or maimed. Dedicated mothers ...

The true story of one family's struggle and triumph creating a self-sufficient life in the wilderness. Join the Horn family on the adventure of a lifetime. Learn how a couple from the city moved to the wilderness with three small boys and carved out a life in the middle of nowhere that has endured for nearly 50 years. Impossible Beyond This Point is a compelling must-listen for anyone interested in (or contemplating) getting away from it all.

Randall Lee Smith is an American murderer who was active along the Appalachian Trail in Southwestern Virginia. On May 19, 1981, Smith murdered two 27-year-old social workers from Maine, Robert Mountford Jr. and Laura Susan Ramsay. Their murders were the first double homicide to occur in the Appalachian Trail.

The Canadian wilderness is vast, beautiful… and it holds a secret. Beyond the reach of civilization, in the ancient forests and silent, snow-covered mountains, something walks. It leaves footprints too large to be a bear and moves with an intelligence that is unnervingly human. For decades, it has been seen, heard, and felt. Now, these stories are finally being told. Bigfoot: Canada is not a book of skepticism or debate. It is a harrowing chronicle of twenty encounters with Sasquatch, plunging you directly into the moments that changed peoples' lives forever. From a terrified family ...