Rucksack Readers, Adventurous Walks Worldwide

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Rucksack Readers are rucksack-friendly guidebooks covering some of the world's finest long-distance walks and most inspiring mountains. Each book is carefully designed to make not only a reliable companion, but also a beautiful souvenir, with 50-80 colour photographs.

Click on a tab above for more on each series, or click on a title below.

Buying online is safe, quick and easy: we pay your p&p (in UK) and subsidise Air Mail (outside UK). Just click on the Buy tab to pay by debit or credit card.

If you are new to long-distance walking, see our Notes for novices for tips and advice.

Forthcoming March 2009

Everest: Summit of the World

Ground-breaking guidebook that tells you how to climb Mount Everest. Have you ever wondered what it's like? What makes people risk so much? Great for armchair mountaineers and aspiring summiteers: click the cover for more.

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Happy New Year

Make 2009 a year to remember: start by choosing an adventurous walk from our list, get the book (ideally direct from us), read our forums, book the holiday and enjoy the fitness and freshness of a walking holiday. We are releasing 3 new titles early in 2009: watch this space!

Books published by Rucksack Readers

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