* Handy trail-finder chart allows quick selection for hikes by difficulty, availability of water along the way, views, and more* Trails range from easy strolls to more challenging routes, all on terra
* A true and complete account of the first successful ascent of Mount McKinley—setting the record straight* The summer of 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the McKinley's first ascent* Features arch
"One of the most important mountaineering books to be written for many years." —Boardman-Tasker Prize* Behind the Iron Curtain, Cold War mountaineers found freedom on the world's highest peaks—and pai
This way to serendipity, and to other pleasures related to discovering inner-city staircases The only guidebook to stairway walks in SeattleWritten for people of all ages who want to get outside, exer
Are you a farmer trapped in a city-person's life? Now you can have your goats and keep your urban paycheck, too. Explains the how-to and benefits of keeping goats on your city lotGet a healthy source
“Andy is one of the funniest of Britain's top climbers and represents what is the best in modern British climbing: boldness, innovation, sense of humour, irreverence, commitment, and an appetite for r
A guide to sourcing, storing, and preparing healthy, locally raised meat Demystifies and explains the process for acquiring non-commerical sources of meatWritten for urban dwellers who want to eat fr
For river lovers, paddling enthusiasts, history buffs, and everyone who likes stories of courage, strength, and adventure ** Amos Burg ran all the major rivers of the West when they still flowed free
Mountain lovers can relive and enjoy these striking rocky precipices from the comfort of a soft chair Mountaineers Books is proud to reissue three stunning photography books by award-winning cameraman
Mountain lovers can relive and enjoy these striking rocky precipices from the comfort of a soft chair Mountaineers Books is proud to reissue three stunning photography books by award-winning cameraman
As anyone who's ever rolled two wheels into the City of Roses knows, biking is an undeniable part of Portland's identity. Biking Portland: 55 Rides from the Willamette Valley to Vancouver, offers rout
As a leading authority of on-mountain safety since 1938, the nonprofit National Ski Patrol has dedicated itself to serving the public and the outdoor recreation industry by providing education, and ac
*Comprehensive and affectionate guide to one of the nation's iconic wilderness trail *Everything you need to help plan this 93 mile trek, whether done in one trip or several*Lavish, Full-color design,
The latest addition to the award-winning Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series, Sea Kayaking: Basic Skills and Expedition Planning, offers authoritative advice for paddlers of all levels, from beginners
Within an hour's drive of Interstate 25 south from Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad, toward New Mexico, you will find some of best hiking trails in all of Colorado.* Amazing
From an after-work ride through Portland's neighborhood streets or a family cycle along the flat Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, to a multi-day tour in the salty breezes of the Oregon coast -- if yo
Fossilized dinosaur bones. Caribou tracks, both ancient and new. Wide open spaces. Vast migrations... The National Petroleum Reserve -- Alaska is more than a natural resource -- it's a place of rare,
Twenty of the best hikes near Grand Junction, Colorado* Hikes chosen by experienced members of the Colorado Mountain Club * A wide variety of hikes, from a short walk to extended treks * Four-color ph
Amateur bike rider, father of three, and everyday public school teacher Matt Biers-Ariel never dreamed of riding a bike across the United States. But then his hard-to-impress teenage son, Yonah, refus
The publication of The Mountain of My Fear in 1968 and Deborah in 1970 changed the face of the mountaineering narrative. Now these two classic expedition narratives by acclaimed writer David Roberts a
"Faith of Cranes is Lentfer's quiet, lyrical memoir of his home near Glacier Bay, where he reveals a family's simple acts--planting potatoes, gathering berries, hunting deer--and a close and eccentric
The adventures of a young, idealistic couple who choose to reduce their world down to just two small packs and the next 100 yards in front of them.In June 2007, Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig,
Travels to the Edge is the newest book from internationally acclaimed photographer Art Wolfe. Wolfe has personally selected his 100 favorite images of majestic glaciers, expansive deserts, teeming ra
Outdoors enthusiast Romano lives in northwest Washington State and is the author of several books and magazine articles on hiking, running, kayaking, and cycling; Seattle-based Bauer is a professional
Hahn has been an adventurer all her life and currently guides kayaking trips in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. This is the memoir of her solo kayak journeys starting from Ketchikan, Alaska and e
The second edition of this guide to athletic training for mountaineering and rock climbing has been expanded to include new information on nutritional supplements, injury prevention and rehabilitation
The fifth edition of this manual for GPS use in outdoor environments is designed for potential consumers who wish to compare the coverage presented by WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and NDGPS technologies. Lawrenc
Warren, a writer and photographer who lives in Colorado, takes hikers on a tour of 100 trails in the state. Revised and updated, this edition contains 10 new hikes, an updated trail guide and contact
Intended for paddlers of all skill levels, this guidebook offers a variety of whitewater and flatwater routes on rivers, streams, lakes, and bays. Authors and paddlers Landers, Huser, North, and Hanse
Thirty years after the original 1977 edition, this anniversary edition presents an updated and expanded version of this fascinating guide. The text, which is written for the general reader, discusses
Adventure Classroom educator Thayer, named "One of the Great Explorers of the 20th Century" by National Geographic, offers hope to baby boomers about pursuing their dreams. The author of Polar Dream,
Houston's life has been a series of risks calculated to help him to grow as a person, as a doctor, and as a human rights activist. Climbing enthusiast McDonald fleshes out what could be a simple listi
Clear line maps and some b&w photos supplement the thorough descriptions of 74 paddle routes (eight are new to this edition). This is a guide that's had time to mature as the first edition was pub
Giesbrecht (thermophysiologist, U. of Manitoba-Winnipeg) and Wilkerson, a frequent lecturer at wilderness medical conferences and editor of the 1986 first edition, update this guide for readers rangin
What the editors feel is the best of Sir Francis Galton's guide to international outdoor adventure and survival in the 19th century, originally titled The Art of Travel: Shifts and Contrivances in Wil
In 1954 Lacedelli became one half of the first mountaineering team to reach the summit of K2, the world's second tallest mountain. The night before, teammates Walter Bonatti and his porter were suppos
