Step into the grandeur of the Rockies and embrace the call of the wild with "Peaks and Peril," the quintessential guide to conquering the majesty of mountainous landscapes. This comprehensive eBook invites adventurers and nature enthusiasts to not only survive but thrive in the rugged terrains of high-altitude expeditions. Prepare to unlock the secrets of traversing the Rocky Mountain terrain through a unique collection of meticulously structured chapters that provide you with the wisdom to safely navigate, camp, hike, and much more. "Peaks and Peril" delineates the essentials of mental and physical preparation, delves into nuanced mountain navigation skills, and offers expert guidance on setting up sustainable campsites in alpine environments. Transform yourself into an adept high-altitude hiker with specialized techniques that allow for acclimatization and energy conservation. Explore the vital skills of foraging in the Rockies and learn to identify edible plants—giving you the autonomy to harness nature's bounty. Recognize the thrills and handle the perils of encountering majestic Rocky Mountain wildlife with confidence and respect. Hydration is key, and this guide equips you with the knowledge to find and purify water in the wilderness. Master survival tools, build reliable fires in the most extreme conditions, and weather the storms with strategic insights into predicting weather patterns and enduring the volatile climate. "Peaks and Peril" goes beyond physical endurance—it introduces you to the finesse of layering, educates you on advanced climbing techniques, and guides those who dare to embark on solo treks or navigate group expedition dynamics. Each chapter will arm you with first aid know-how, whiteout navigation tips, and the art of long-distance backpacking. With reverence for the natural world, you'll learn to document your journeys while understanding and respecting indigenous cultures. Equip yourself with the survival mindset essential for anyone seeking the true essence of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer or a fervent dreamer of alpine adventure, "Peaks and Peril" is your gateway to becoming one with the mountains. Answer the mountains' call and discover a sanctuary where every peak holds a story, and every peril a triumph.

Teenaged detectives Joe and Frank Hardy uncover a plot to sabotage a ski resort.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world. “Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive.”—The Washington Post Every so often, you meet people who radiate joy—who seem to know why they were put on this earth, who glow with a kind of inner light. Life, for these people, has often followed what we might think of as a two-mountain shape. They get out of school, they start a career, and they begin climbing the mountain they thought they were meant to climb. Their goals on this first mountain are the ones our culture endorses: to be a success, to make your mark, to experience personal happiness. But when they get to the top of that mountain, something happens. They look around and find the view . . . unsatisfying. They realize: This wasn’t my mountain after all. There’s another, bigger mountain out there that is actually my mountain. And so they embark on a new journey. On the second mountain, life moves from self-centered to other-centered. They want the things that are truly worth wanting, not the things other people tell them to want. They embrace a life of interdependence, not independence. They surrender to a life of commitment. In The Second Mountain, David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose. In short, this book is meant to help us all lead more meaningful lives. But it’s also a provocative social commentary. We live in a society, Brooks argues, that celebrates freedom, that tells us to be true to ourselves, at the expense of surrendering to a cause, rooting ourselves in a neighborhood, binding ourselves to others by social solidarity and love. We have taken individualism to the extreme—and in the process we have torn the social fabric in a thousand different ways. The path to repair is through making deeper commitments. In The Second Mountain, Brooks shows what can happen when we put commitment-making at the center of our lives.

A princess is missing and a peace treaty is on the verge of collapse in this new Veronica Speedwell adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn. January 1889. As the newest member of the Curiosity Club--an elite society of brilliant, intrepid women--Veronica Speedwell is excited to put her many skills to good use. As she assembles a memorial exhibition for pioneering mountain climber Alice Baker-Greene, Veronica discovers evidence that the recent death was not a tragic climbing accident but murder. Veronica and her natural historian beau, Stoker, tell the patron of the exhibit, Princess Gisela of Alpenwald, of their findings. With Europe on the verge of war, Gisela's chancellor, Count von Rechstein, does not want to make waves--and before Veronica and Stoker can figure out their next move, the princess disappears. Having noted Veronica's resemblance to the princess, von Rechstein begs her to pose as Gisela for the sake of the peace treaty that brought the princess to England. Veronica reluctantly agrees to the scheme. She and Stoker must work together to keep the treaty intact while navigating unwelcome advances, assassination attempts, and Veronica's own family--the royalty who has never claimed her.

Are you ready for an amazing adventure that will test your brain power to the limit, full of mind-bending puzzles, twists and turns? You've been called urgently to the Television Wildlife Centre where Lucinda Lavender, the TV Director General, is waiting for you. Reports of a terrifying yeti in the Towering Mountains have been made. Sir Digby Tweedhop, the top wildlife presenter, was sent up the mountain to capture the yeti on film - but he has disappeared without a trace! Only you, with your fantastic geography skills, will be able to find him. This is a life or death mission, create your own adventure and rescue Sir Digby Tweedhop from the mountain! Readers must use their problem-solving skills and geographical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. Geography Quest follows the popular Science and Rubik's Quest series. Questions are carefully chosen to address core geography subjects for the age group. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about geography with every step they take. Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains geographical words and provides added reference material.

"Epic and engrossing. Magic pulsates through every page.” —Kirkus, starred review "...a compelling, satisfying romantic adventure with metafictional undertones.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “A marvelous, enchanting tale about the power of love and stories.” —Rosamund Hodge, New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty "...beautifully written retelling..." - School Library Journal Echo Alkaev’s safe and carefully structured world falls apart when her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months later, guarded by a strange talking wolf—the same creature who attacked her as a child. The wolf presents Echo with an ultimatum: if she lives with him for one year, he will ensure her father makes it home safely. But there is more to the wolf than Echo realizes. In his enchanted house beneath a mountain, each room must be sewn together to keep the home from unraveling, and something new and dark and strange lies behind every door. When centuries-old secrets unfold, Echo discovers a magical library full of books- turned-mirrors, and a young man named Hal who is trapped inside of them. As the year ticks by, the rooms begin to disappear and Echo must solve the mystery of the wolf’s enchantment before her time is up otherwise Echo, the wolf, and Hal will be lost forever.

These compelling profiles of 22 adventurous yet unlucky climbers chronicle more than a century of exploration recreation and tragedy in New Hampshire's Presidential Range

In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.

Take your chances with the pop-out fortune spinner in the adventure-filled game book, Frozen Mountain.

To save his daughter, They must survive the mountain… Whitney Murphy thought leading a youth group hike on Candle Mountain would be fun. Even with Jeremy Moon, uptight single dad, as her coleader. But fun turns to danger when Jeremy’s daughter goes missing. With storm clouds rolling in, Whitney and Jeremy must put aside their differences. Because working together is their only chance of finding young Sam and getting off the mountain alive…