There's a reason we pause at the vista overlook and be quiet for a
second. The wilderness, or simply being outside in the natural world,
provides us with a psychological reboot. It declutters our minds, washes
off the guff, gives us a chance to see and feel ourselves as expansively
as the Tunnel Overlook in Yosemite Valley. But the process is different,
and in some ways, more powerful than the benefits we get from sleep. The
Little Book of Outdoor Wisdom is a collection of all-new essays from
legendary climber and outdoor writer John Long, an exploration of what
connects us fundamentally to the outdoors and of why we return again and
again. Through evocative anecdotes and sketches, told in Long's visceral
yet poignant style, readers will rediscover their love for nature and
glean a deeper appreciation for its rejuvenating effect.