Just Passin’ Thru
By Winton Porter
A book review by Scott Ourth

Scott Ourth
There are a couple of qualifiers I am compelled to share with you right up front:

I have “thru-hiked” the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine
I have been a guest at Mountain Crossings
I am thoroughly acquainted [...]

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World traveling adventure authors Colin and Julie Angus are the subject of a fantastic video interview produced by Ontario-based TVCOGECO.
The video shows many clips taken during their successful trip of circling the globe, using only human powered machines. It also profiles their latest adventure of traveling from Scotland to Syria, again using just rowboats and [...]

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Check out what arrived this week! Sandra Kear’s 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia is headed to bookstores right now and will be available for sale within the week.

This book is loaded with the best trails for all skill levels. Not to mention the trails that lead to some of the most fantastic outdoor wonders, [...]

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Just Passin’ Thru author Winton Porter was just passin’ thru himself when he breezed into Greenville, South Carolina, recently to debut his first book (Menasha Ridge Press, Fall 2009). But unlike a debutante, Winton sported Chaco’s Z/2 Vibram Unaweep sandals, forest-green brushed-denim jeans, and a checkered shirt from Nordstroms. And unlike the other three writers [...]

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Advance copies, of Hunting Nature’s Fury, are here! Now the book of the season is headed to a store near you and now available online!

The latest from Wilderness Press lets you follow Roger Hill and Peter Bronski as they track and chase some of the fiercest storms the skies can create.
Each year, at least 1,200 [...]

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The other day we posted the Wilderness Press catalog online and today we’re unleashing the Menasha Ridge Press and Clerisy Press joint-catalog into the wild as well.
So check it out and pass it along.
Once you get chance to ‘flip’ through the pages though, drop us a note to let us know how we’re doing!

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In the world of websites and widgets Scribd is conquering much of the clutter out there. They are proving to be a good fit for us as well. That’s why we have uploaded this season’s catalogs to their system for folks to discover and view.
Here is a Scribd widget embedded in our little blog showcasing [...]

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Attention all smart, savvy, sophisticated ladies - it’s time to get outside! We know it’s cold, but Kim Lipker’s latest book is sure to get you motivated, informed and hiking.
Smart & Savvy Hiking: What Every Woman Needs to Know on the Trail answers questions that women have while out on the trail. Lipker couples [...]

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as you join us on a guided tour of the most terrifyingly haunted places across America. The America’s Haunted Roadtrip series is gaining speed as we barrel on into Fall. Join our new community as we share the scares and tell the tales, from all around the country. The books are in stores now. [...]

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It’s here and available for sale! The latest edition of Ron Dalby’s Guide to the Alaska Highway has shipped, just in time for the gorgeous weather and unbelievable Alaska travel season. This fantastic guide goes beyond the lists and basic points of interest and draws on Ron’s 35 trips worth of experience (not to mention his breathtaking photos!) You can [...]

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