Top Wilderness Survival Stories

A Listmania! list by Mac in a Sac (Belfast)
 
Touching The Void
1.  Touching The Void by Joe Simpson
The list author says:
  "Defies Belief. Written very well too.."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)

We Die Alone: A World War Two Epic of Escape and Endurance
2.  We Die Alone: A World War Two Epic of Escape and Endurance by David Howarth
The list author says:
  "Escape, Frostbite, Wilderness. Balstrud was as hard as nails."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
3.  127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston
The list author says:
  "One big decision to make..."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

Left For Dead in the Outback: How I Survived 71 Days Lost in a Desert Hell
4.  Left For Dead in the Outback: How I Survived 71 Days Lost in a Desert Hell by Ricky Megee
The list author says:
  "71 days in the uninhabited Australian Outback. Eating leeches and frogs."
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The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
5.  The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz
The list author says:
  "4000 miles on foot to escape from a death camp. Phenomenal"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)

Miracle In The Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home
6.  Miracle In The Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home by Nando Parrado
The list author says:
  "You've probably seen the film 'Alive'. This was written by a survivor. Compelling."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Into The Wild
7.  Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer
The list author says:
  "Solitude with nature & an understanding of human nature in wilderness"
£5.89   Used & New from: £1.26
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

Life And Limb: A true story of tragedy and survival
8.  Life And Limb: A true story of tragedy and survival by Jamie Andrew
The list author says:
  "Inspiring account of Andrew's survival and unbounded recovery"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness
9.  Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness by Pete Fromm
The list author says:
  "8 months alone in the Alaskan wilderness. Well worth a read"
£9.24   Used & New from: £4.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The Wilderness Survival Guide: The Practical Skills You Need for the Great Outdoors
10.  The Wilderness Survival Guide: The Practical Skills You Need for the Great Outdoors by Joe O'Leary
The list author says:
  "I love this one. Simple, easy to understand advice for your prep work!"
£9.09   Used & New from: £5.97
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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