Experience a refreshing adrenaline rush on this NPR guided tour of the ultimate in outdoor fun: Whether whitewater rafting on the Hudson River, mountain climbing in the Himalayas, kayaking in Alaska, airboarding in Oregon’s Cascade mountains, or bungee jumping in Australia, each story is an amazing sound adventure—and a great escape.

The NPR Sound Treks series features outstanding audio documentaries, stories, and commentary from the NPR archives. Each volume features sounds from nature, insights from experts and others who love the outdoor experience (naturalists, zoologists, biologists, adventurers, even a cowgirl), and vivid storytelling that captures the excitement of the wilderness.

Contents:

Introduction by Jon Hamilton

Racing for Adventure in Borneo

The Unger Report: Indoor Skydiving

Leaping Down Under

Sliders: Racing Down Berkeley’s Steep Hills

Braving the Badwater Ultramarathon

Air Boarding: Surfing the Slopes, Belly-First

Whitewater Rafting on New York’s Hudson River

Rock Climber Chris Sharma Chases Next “King Line”

Kayaking in Alaska

Climbing Blind in the Himalayas