Our clients are drawn to writing that brings the world’s most ambitious journeys to life.
These four books come recommended by those who have travelled with us and share an interest in how close encounters with the wild can shape the way we understand adventure.
Begin planning your next trip by enjoying one of these books and you’ll find yourself reading the landscape as closely as the explorers who went before you.
Into the Silence by Wade Davis
In the years after the First World War, British climbers set out for Everest, carrying both the weight of personal loss and a fierce sense of purpose. Into the Silence weaves together the climbers’ backgrounds, their relationships with their Sherpa guides and the physical and emotional demands of early Himalayan expeditions. It’s a vital companion for anyone trekking beneath Everest’s summit.
The Girl Who Climbed Everest by Bonita Norris
What does it take to move from novice climber to the summit of the world’s highest mountain? The Girl Who Climbed Everest is as much about setbacks and self-doubt as achievement. Norris’ honest reflections on training, risk and resilience provide encouragement – and realism – for anyone considering their own mountain challenge.
Empire of Ice and Stone by Buddy Levy
Empire of Ice and Stone revisits the ill-fated Karluk expedition, where a shipwreck on the ice left the crew and passengers facing months of hardship. Drawing on diaries and oral history to piece together their struggle, the book is a window into the demands and resilience behind the heroic age of exploration.
Alaska by James Michener
Rather than a single narrative, Michener’s Alaska spans centuries. Through the lives of indigenous communities, settlers and explorers, the novel maps glaciers, rivers, migration and change. Readers gain a broad perspective on Alaska’s diverse landscapes and cultures, an ideal foundation for overland or coastal journeys.
If one of these books has sparked an idea, take a look at our holiday ideas collection to see where your own travels might lead.
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