On the Edge: Life Changing Adventures in the Wild
- ISBN-10
- 1504918126
- ISBN-13
- 9781504918121
- Series
- On the Edge
- Category
- Travel
- Pages
- 246
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-10
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Author
- Richard D. Jackson
Description
These are life changing adventure stories about a group of risk takers and adrenaline junkies who lived a life of stimulating, physically challenging activities by always being on the edge. It is a rollicking, humorous account of men who chose the wild as an approach to achieving relaxation, excitement, relief from the demands of their professions, and provided a way for them to reinvent themselves as result of what they did and learned. It made all the difference. This is also a travelogue about much of the backcountry of this nation. Their journeys spanned a period of twenty-five years to places like the Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp, Appalachian Trail, and Joshua Tree Desert. You will read about about these settings and the Western mountain states they explored, along with their unique exploits in each of these locations. The stories are filled with lessons on fieldcraft, history, philosophy, geology, trip planning, meal preparation, survival, and comparisons between the military and civilian methods of operating in the field; consequently, they should appeal to all readers who are so inclined and searching for ways to enhance their own lives. Discover how they put their aging bodies through many different physical activities pursuing their exploring passion, while seeking exciting adventures, improvement in their well- being and, ultimately, gaining relief from their stressful responsibilities.
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