{"id":85145,"date":"2026-09-24T14:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kart.no\/hiking-maps-and-outdoor-life\/books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:38:39","slug":"books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kart.no\/en\/hiking-maps-and-outdoor-life\/books-on-hiking-and-the-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Books on Hiking and the Outdoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n BOOKS FOR HIKING, NATURE AND THE OUTDOORS<\/span>\n

Books that inspire you to explore more<\/h1>\n

\n From climbing, paddling and first aid to natural history, photography and polar exploration.\n Discover hand-picked books for outdoor adventures, new knowledge and lasting experiences.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n

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\n CALAZO<\/span>\n

Books for knowledge and new skills<\/h2>\n

\n In-depth books on climbing, first aid, paddling, nature, tour skating and\n photography \u2013 for anyone who wants to learn more and experience more outdoors.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n Complete handbook<\/span>\n

Stora boken om kl\u00e4ttring<\/h3>\n

\n A comprehensive reference covering climbing technique, belaying, knots,\n rappelling, sport climbing and trad climbing. For new and experienced climbers.\n <\/p>\n Swedish \u00b7 4th edition<\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n View book \u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n Safety far from help<\/span>\n

Vildmarksmedicin<\/h3>\n

\n Practical first aid and medical preparedness for hiking, paddling, climbing\n and expeditions \u2013 when professional help is far away.\n <\/p>\n Swedish \u00b7 Wilderness medicine<\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n View book \u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n 167 skating waters<\/span>\n

Tursk\u00f8yting i Norge<\/h3>\n

The first complete guide to tour skating in Norway, with practical advice and local knowledge.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n Sea kayaking and paddling technique<\/span>\n

Stora boken om kajakpaddling<\/h3>\n

More than 420 pages on technique, navigation, safety, rescue and equipment.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n 200 mountain plants<\/span>\n

Flora f\u00f6r fj\u00e4llvandrare<\/h3>\n

A richly illustrated flora that makes mountain plants easier to identify.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n Outdoor photography<\/span>\n

\u00c4ventyrsfoto<\/h3>\n

Practical guidance on equipment, composition and visual storytelling outdoors and while travelling.<\/p>\n \n <\/span>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n

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\n NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE<\/span>\n

Books from the Arctic and Antarctic<\/h2>\n

\n Photography, natural history and research from some of the world’s most distinctive regions\n \u2013 published by the Norwegian Polar Institute.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n \"Cover\n <\/span>\n \n COFFEE-TABLE BOOK \u00b7 NORWEGIAN AND ENGLISH<\/span>\n

Svalbard fra lufta<\/h3>\n

\n See Svalbard from a perspective few people experience. Spectacular aerial photographs\n reveal glaciers, mountains, coastal landscapes and traces of human activity, accompanied\n by texts on geology, wildlife and cultural heritage.\n <\/p>\n \n <\/span>\n Discover the book \u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n

\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n Maps, geology and natural history<\/span>\n

Geoscience Atlas of Svalbard<\/h3>\n

An impressive atlas featuring around 170 maps and 400 photographs.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n Research in the drifting ice<\/span>\n

Going with the Floe<\/h3>\n

The story of the N-ICE2015 expedition and its research into Arctic sea ice.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n The ice that shapes a continent<\/span>\n

Life of the Antarctic Ice<\/h3>\n

Accessible science about Antarctica, richly illustrated with maps and photographs.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n English field guide<\/span>\n

Marine Mammals of Svalbard<\/h3>\n

Identify whales, seals, walruses and other marine mammals around Svalbard.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n Norwegian edition<\/span>\n

Norge i Antarktis<\/h3>\n

From Amundsen’s expedition to modern research at Troll Research Station.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n English edition<\/span>\n

Norway in the Antarctic<\/h3>\n

Norway’s Antarctic history, from the South Pole to modern polar research.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n Nature guide<\/span>\n

Svalbards fugler og pattedyr<\/h3>\n

A richly illustrated guide to the archipelago’s distinctive wildlife.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n \"Cover<\/span>\n \n Essential reference<\/span>\n

The Place Names of Svalbard<\/h3>\n

More than 500 pages on the geography and history behind Svalbard’s place names.<\/p>\n <\/span>\u2192<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n