Chris Scott Libri

The Adventure Motorcycling Handbook has evolved significantly since its inception in the late 90s, a term I helped popularize. Now in its third decade, the revised AMH 6.1 addresses a range of essential topics, including planning, sponsorship, riding seasons, fuel prices, bike selection, and necessary gear. It also features a section on road-legal quad bikes and explores life on the road, covering borders, communication, police interactions, satnav, filming, and troubleshooting. The book provides comprehensive overland route outlines in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, known as the Adventure Motorcycling Zone. Contributions from notable adventurers like Lois Pryce, Walter Colebatch, Gaurav Jani, and Grant Johnson enrich the content. With nearly 200 additional pages, AMH 6.1 caters to a broader audience, including those new to adventure riding. It doesn't assume prior mechanical knowledge or navigation expertise, offering clearer explanations and troubleshooting guidance. This makes it a practical companion for both planning and on-the-road reference. The inclusion of insights from over 30 globetrotting contributors adds depth, making the handbook a legendary resource after nearly 30 years in print. AMH provides everything you need to know in one comprehensive volume.

Highland County, known as "Virginia's Little Switzerland," features a unique history shaped by its high altitude and small population. Officially formed in 1847 from parts of Bath and Pendleton Counties, its early German and Scotch Irish settlers displayed remarkable perseverance in the face of isolation. This book captures the county's identity, blending strong individualism with community spirit, and showcases its rich tradition through captivating photographs spanning the 19th century to the present day, illustrating the evolution of both the rural landscape and its inhabitants.

Chris Scott and his team of contributors have created a comprehensive manual for planning and executing vehicle-dependent overlanding adventures across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Written in clear, jargon-free English, it covers various essential topics. Planning includes advice on timing, costs, documentation, sponsorship, and insights from early overland journeys. Vehicle choice and preparation is thoroughly addressed, offering guidance on adapting inexpensive cars, equipping campervans or 4x4s for extended travel, and even building custom accommodation modules for all-terrain trucks. Life on the road is explored with practical tips for navigating challenging borders, haggling, managing health issues, and coping with difficult driving conditions. It provides strategies for wild camping, navigation, onward shipping, and specific advice for solo women travelers, families, and pet owners, as well as vehicle repairs and off-road driving techniques. Continental route outlines detail both popular and lesser-known overland paths, including fuel prices, border crossing tips, visa strategies, and regional highlights. Additionally, the book features personal accounts of global adventures from contributors of various ages, showcasing diverse experiences in vans, 4x4s, and all-terrain trucks. An online resource complements the manual, providing further support for aspiring overlanders.