Epic: Adventures Across Aotearoa (HB) | Ray Salisbury

New Zealand is a country synonymous with epic adventure. Over the years, countless sea kayakers, climbers and alpine trampers have attempted journeys across its stunning landscape, and many more dream of following in their tracks. In Epic, the stories of a dozen memorable Kiwi explorers are brought together to form a tribute to the spirit of adventure. It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the journeys of the featured explorers, but author Ray Salisbury brings them to life with detailed maps, backstories, and narratives that fail to hide his own passion for adventure. From Graeme Dingle and Jill Tremain attempting the first traverse of the Southern Alps, to the nineteen-year-old 'wildboy' who lived off the land as he paddled, walked and swam 8000 km of coastline, this is as howcase of the intrepid.Seasoned explorer or armchair traveller, prepare to be awed and inspired by Epic. It doesn't shy away from the realities of boundary-pushing adventure, with accounts of physical and mental battles,near-disasters, and sadly several mentions of those lost their lives in the wild. But with deep lows come impossible highs, in this exploration of what makes an epic adventurer.In a world full of distractions, Epic is a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our planet--they are waiting.

"A fast-paced dramatic account of authentic experiences of survival and endurance -- Books+Publishing "In a world full of distractions, Epic is a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our planet - they are waiting." * Grownups NZ * From the first traverse of the Southern Alps, to the nineteen-year-old who travelled 8000km of coastline, Epic is a testament to endurance, and a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our planet * Age Concern * This awesome read is a timely reminder that New Zealand offers much to celebrate and explore - in your own way and own time * Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations * "Author and photographer Ray Salisbury has a life-long love of New Zealand's backcountry. In this book, he chronicles some of the amazing journeys people have undertaken across the length and breadth of his home country " * Australian Country Magazine * "Here's your chance to learn exactly what it takes to mastermind a digital nomad lifestyle in a post-pandemic world from someone who has been living the life for more than seven years! (Untethered) presents a vision of travel that is both thought-provoking and humbling, an experience not of finding yourself, but of losing yourself and becoming immersed in the places where you find yourself.)" * Public Service News *

Ray Salisbury, author and photographer, has had a lifelong love for backcountry NZ. In the 1990s, he completed a solo 80-day traverse of the North Island mountain ranges. He wrote about that epic journey in his book, Cape to Cape. Today, Ray continues to write about epic adventures in New Zealand.