A year after the death of her mother in a restaurant shooting, Nora is left struggling to stay alive when a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.

A father and child head out on a hike, keeping a cherished family tradition alive.

Twelve-year-old Toby and his best friend Lucas were working through the list of daring things to do that they made together. There is only one thing left do--hike the Appalachian Trail. But Lucas is gone, killed in an accident while they completed another one of their brave and daring goals. Now Toby is determined to hike the trail alone. And while he braves the elements and faces the potential of death himself, Toby comes to terms with the loss of...

A little girl and her family go hiking up a nearby mountain for the very first time.

"Jennifer Pharr Davis, a record holder of the FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian Trail, reveals the secrets and habits behind endurance as she chronicles her incredible accomplishments in the world of long-distance hiking, backpacking, and trail running. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, Davis takes readers along as she trains and sets her record, analyzing and trail-testing the theories and methodologies espoused...

"A simple mountain hike in northern California turns deadly for a group of high school students, one of whom has killed before"-- Provided by publisher.

"New hiking boots call for a hiking adventure! Pack your backpack with snacks, water, and a map, and join an uncle and his nephew as they head out for their trip, but this time, the kids lead the way!"--Provided by publisher.