My favorite adventure books and videos. Outdoor activist, Professor Oki

Summer is here, and so is the season for adventure. Heading into the great outdoors to unleash your senses, embarking on a journey where you face loneliness all by yourself, or searching for the reality on the other side of the world... Why are people drawn to adventure? To find the answer, we asked adventure lover Hakase Oki to tell us about his favorite adventure works. Works that will get your heart racing just by watching or reading them. Here are some adventure works that will overturn your common sense this summer!

illustration: Ryo Ishibashi / text: Ryota Mukai / text & edit: Emi Fukushima

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Pursuing limitless freedom, immersing yourself in nature, and engaging in dialogue

I wonder what the smell will be like at the end of that river? How will it feel to wake up in the morning on that mountain? Thinking about nature and having conversations like this is what makes a trip so much more fulfilling.

In the film "Life Climber: Yasushi Yamanoi and the Vertical World (Complete Edition)," we are confronted with the ultimate form of passionate curiosity that will make you jealous. We are overwhelmed by the depth of Yamanoi's love for the mountains and his stoic attitude, which has led to his many great achievements, facing the harsh natural environment for decades.

Movie "Life Climber Yasushi Yamanoi and the Vertical World Complete Edition"
"Life Climber Yasushi Yamanoi and the Vertical World: Complete Edition"
A documentary that follows the footsteps of a world-class climber who has also received the Piolet d'Or Lifetime Achievement Award, known as the Academy Award of the mountaineering world. '22nd / Director: Takeishi Hiroaki / Starring: Yamanoi Yasushi / Currently streaming on U-NEXT and other platforms. ©TBS Television

On the other hand, "Outdoor Monologue" is a collection of essays introducing the author's favorite gear while sharing stories from his travels. For example, the introduction to his backpack begins with a recollection of his memories of a trip to Alaska, giving the book a travel vibe.

Just reading it makes you feel like you're in nature, gives you a pseudo-sense of freedom, and makes you want to go somewhere else.

"Outdoor Monologue" by Hajime Ashizawa
"Outdoor Mono Rogue"
A collection of essays by an "outdoor evangelist" who is also known as the translator of "The Complete Guide to Walking." In addition to 32 essays about his favorite items, he also writes about outdoor life, mountain climbing, environmental issues, and more. Author: Kazuhiro Ashizawa / Yamakei Bunko / 990 yen.

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