"A collection of writings about six of America's national parks (Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Zion, Yosemite, and Yellowstone National Parks) with introductory text and commentary b
"The author weaves her personal story with the natural history of Puget Sound and the complex issues surrounding urban renewal and river restoration"--Provided by publisher.
Psychovertical is the story of what happens to a nice lower-class kid with dyslexia who gains control over his circumstances by clinging to giant stone faces, thousands of feet in the air, for days at
An alluring visual romp across North America, visiting with our much loved and feared iconic wild animal Stunning gift book featuring 125 full-color photographs of bearsAuthor Steven Kazlowski is know
One of our most popular guidebooks gets way better* Previously published as Best Hikes with Children in Colorado, this guidebook has a new title, a colorful new design including two-color throughout,
Explore Washington's canyons of Ice Age wonders -- great trails, stunning scenery, and amazing history* Comprehensive guide to a fascinating region rich with history and recreational access to camping
With this third edition guide, New Mexico-based biologist, educator, and biological resource consultant Franke hopes to entice visitors to get off the beaten track to enjoy some of the less-visited lo
An avid climber, Secor has done extensive climbing throughout western North America, Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan, Argentina, and Mexico. Based on 35-plus years of notes and exchanges with fellow Sierra hik
For leaders and everyday people, this volume outlines the Outward Bound philosophy as applied to leadership in the workplace, wilderness, and community and the key elements of it, along with case stud
Lightner, a rock climber and part-time resident of Thailand, provides a guide to climbing in Thailand, with an emphasis on the Phra Nang Peninsula, along with some travel information, and the country'
Covering the almost two thousand miles of the Pacific Coast, an updated guide offers detailed route information from Vancouver, B.C., to the Mexican border, with information on pre-trip planning, road
Designed for the amateur naturalist, this guide describes 90 hikes chosen because they lead to some of Oregon's rocky wonders. Along with the geologic description, directions to the site, a descriptio
Mongolia. It was Erika Warmbrunn's dream. To escape deep into parts of Asia inaccessible to tours and guidebooks, to abandon herself to the risks of the unknown. And so, with only a bicycle named Gre
One of the twentieth century's great adventurers recounts his life and experiences, from being the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest to sailing around the world with his family
Covers all aspects of leadership, including forming a personal style, finding courage, making decisions, communicating effectively, building teams, coping with stress, and inspiring others
"A full-color guide to 100 hikes in Southcentral Alaska, illustrated with maps and photos. Includes hikes in Chugach State Park; the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass areas; regions near Eagle
"100 hikes, each with accompanying map, in the Northern California Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Klamath Mountains, Coast Range, and San Francisco Bay Area" --
"A guide to the five major Utah National Parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion) with emphasis on hikes and other outdoor activities that appeal to children"--Provided by pub
This father-and-son team Bob and Mike Burns have extensive experience using the Global Positioning System. They provide a primer on using GPS in the wilderness, on water, and with a home computer and
The Roskelley Collection includes legendary climber John Roskelley's three acclaimed books, together for the first time in one volume and all written with opinion, self-reflective humor, and spellbind
With an emphasis on avoiding confrontations in the first place, this book gives advice on how to camp and travel safely in grizzly bear country. Following an introduction to bear evolution, biology, a
A wildlife biologist who has worked in national parks and reserves worldwide describes his unique honeymoon in 2003. Heur and his filmmaker wife "bonded" with a caribou herd migrating to its calving g
Provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to move through a desert landscape with confidence, in a guide that includes techniques for hiking and biking special to desert conditions, along wit
A wildlife biologist and park warden describes his eventful eighteen-month journey with a remarkable border collie named Webster from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to the Canadian Yukon by hiki
Describes one young suburban couple's adventure-filled trek along the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, detailing the personal and physical challenges they faced, their unique encounters with
"Explore Europe on Foot offers practical information on how to plan and accomplish a hiking vacation in Europe. The author offers details on 15 select routes, a sampling of day hikes, and information
The latest edition of the classic guide to mountaineering describes fundamental climbing skills; discusses rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques; recommends clothing and equipment; gives advice on s
The latest edition of the classic guide to mountaineering describes fundamental climbing skills; discusses rock, snow, and ice climbing techniques; recommends clothing and equipment; gives advice on s
"First-person account of the first ascent of the north face of Mount Huntington (by Jack Roberts and Simon McCartney) in 1978 and the first ascent of the southwest face of Denali (by Jack Roberts and
This pack guide features 20 of the best hikes in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. It includes a wide variety of hikes, from family-friendly to difficult treks. Each route includes detailed comments, a
"In celebration of the centennial of the National Park Service, award-winning writer Heather Hansen crafts an engaging, accessible story of the NPS that brings its history and characters to life"--Pro
Looks at the remote community of Stehekin in Washington's Cascade mountains and describes how a pioneering style of life has become more like that of the outside world
McKittrick and her husband first went adventuring as new college grads, but returned to the landscape of Alaska as a biologist-geologist pair of new parents. Following up on her previous travel-advent
Assuming working knowledge of the sport of rock climbing, this handbook answers questions a new climber might ask of a mentor. Samet, a climber for more than 30 years, draws on his experience along wi
Cyclist and trail researcher McCoy presents this comprehensive guide to the Great Divide trail, an unpaved bike route along the continental divide from Banff, Alberta, to the bottom of New Mexico. The
This fourth edition is the textbook for the San Diego Sierra Club's popular Wilderness Basics Course (WBC), which has been offered since 1957. The book is a detailed compendium of practical instructio
