Thrilling true storiesSearch and Rescue is a thrilling collection of first-hand accounts of search and rescue operations from Oregon’s legendary Mount Hood and other exotic locations around the world, by wilderness physician Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg. The exciting tales offer a fascinating inside look at how SAR teams operate, as well as the importance of taking risks and how to mitigate outdoor accidents.
Restructured from Dr. Frank C. Craighead's popular book, For Everything There Is a Season, Bugling Elk and Sleeping Grizzlies illuminates the natural seasonal world of Yellowstone-Grand Teton National
The nation’s rivers connect mountains to sea, communities to natural places, and people to wildlife. America’s Wild & Scenic River system recognizes these values. Paddling America prov
BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASSWilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on cho
Featuring 45 of the best hikes in the greater Reno and Lake Tahoe area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive.
Covering forty of the best hikes within an hour’s drive of Detroit and Ann Arbor, this revised and updated guide offers something for every hiker—from easy nature walks to strenuous day hi
Ferrero is a qualified British Canoe Union coach and certified rescue instructor, and he has provided this safety guide for both novice recreational paddlers and professional river guides. The author
Backpacker magazine's Trailside Navigation brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Lean how to choose and use a compass and
This guide is an in-depth look at how to get the most out of a visit to the historic Lewis and Clark Trail. The best sites to see and activities to do along the way are given, as well as maps, itinera
Small enough to take in the field, this pocket-sized survival essential will benefit everyone in a wilderness setting. With information on treating shock victims, abdominal pain, sprains, fractures, d
Best Easy Day Hiking Guide and Trail Map Bundle: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks includes detailed maps and concise descriptions for twenty easy-to-follow hikes in these two stunningly beautif
Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle describes 30 hikes designed to highlight some of the best natural areas throughout the region. The hikes in this book fall into four different categories: Short
As Spanish authorities colonized Alta California, they established 21 Franciscan missions and four forts, or presidios, to bring the native inhabitants of the region under control and to provide for s
More than 100 hikes are described in this updated and expanded comprehansive guide. Includes trail information, elevation graphs, maps and access directions.
Dangerous Peaks and Deadly Decisions is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and near-disasters in history. Exhaustively researched by two of the most respected authorities on mou
Backpacker magazine's Predicting Weather brings you essential mind gear from the two most respected and reliable publishers of outdoor-related information. Learn how weather happens, how to predict a
An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran that distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. You'll discover how to identify and gather more
Advanced Rock Climbing, written by AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, covers concepts and topics that pertain to today’s rock climbers looking to take their skills and experience to the
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Denver metro area, this exciting new revision points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Denver and Boulder, Color
Celebrate one of America’s most iconic natural wonders with this stunning and singular photographic feast. Legendary mountaineer and award-winning photographer Ed Cooper captures the soul of Yosemite
Backpacker magazine's Backpacking Basics informs readers about choosing where to go; selecting the appropriate gear; properly packing their equipment; finding their way in the wilderness; and planning
From sea to sagebrush, this field guide covers the identification and natural history of over 400 wildflowers, shrubs and trees across Oregon. Beautiful color photographs and written descriptions help
Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike, paddle, or bike ride? Best Outdoor Adventures Near guides detail forty to forty-five of the best hikes, paddles, and bike routes within
