The unique natural area of Puget Sound has been divided into north and south halves for the newest editions of this handy guide. The entries have been updated and some new sites have been added. The u
International mountain guides Tyson and Loomis teach climbers how to analyze problems such as a stuck rope or injured partner and improvise solutions to them. They describe a variety of self-rescue pr
This newly-expanded second edition brings the skills of hands-on conservation efforts into the twenty-first century by updating proven techniques for working in the backcountry. It also addresses new
Describes the effects of high altitude on the human body, explains oxygen's role in respiration, and looks at what altitude illness can teach us about other respiratory problems
The best hiking trails in Colorado for optimum canine enjoyment are featured in a guidebook that furnishes detailed descriptions of eighty dog-friendly hikes, including some never described in another
A guide to scrambing--more adventurous than hiking but less extreme than climbing--includes trails throughout the state of Oregon, and each are charted according to length, difficulty, season, and ele
Introduces the favorite hiking trails of the author and her canine companions in a guidebook that features seventy-five dog-suitable trails throughout the state of Arizona and includes information on
An essential guide for all mountaineers, now updated to reflect the latest Red Cross standards, includes information on treating all forms of injuries that may be encountered in the wilderness, from d
Anderl Heckmair's account of his life and climbing accomplishments is the story of a man dedicated not just to climbing, but to adventure in the best sense of the word. Whether summiting the Matterhor
The author offers a personal interpretation of the values of mountaineering by describing his own climbing experiences and relating them to the Mt. Everest deaths of May 1996
Briefly traces the history of snowboarding, introduces the skills necessary for snowboarding outside of developed trails, and discusses winter safety, first aid, and avalanches
The author offers a personal interpretation of the values of mountaineering by describing his own climbing experiences and relating them to the Mt. Everest deaths of May 1996
Here is a comprehensive, detailed camping how-to compiled by Backpacker field experts for anyone traveling by foot, boat, bicycle, or skis, through all kinds of terrain, year-around. Gleaned from the
Describes the events of the 1939 American expedition to K2 in the Himalayas that led to the expedition's failure and the deaths of three guides and an expedition member
Chronicles the journey of four experienced mountaineers as they circumnavigated the Himalayas, and describes the people encountered as well as the joys, hardships, and triumphs of the journey
Muir (1838-1914) was the first person to promote the idea of National Parks and was also the founder of the Sierra Club. A prolific writer and polemicist for the protection of wilderness, he published
"Professional photographer and amateur adventurer Paul Souders takes his C-Dory and his cameras to Hudson Bay to find and photograph polar bears over the course of three summers. He interacts with the
Presents forty-eight detailed cycling routes in the Four Corners region, with information on the riding surfaces, elevation, distance, and difficulty of each ride
"This mountaineering classic is the story of Hermann Buhl's momentous ascent of Nanga Parbat in 1953, which at the time after Everest and Annapurna--was just the third 8000-meter peak to be climbed. B
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
This is where many of Europe's most accomplished climbers were introduced to the sport, and where mountaineers from world-round come to experience one of the planet's great alpine playgrounds. The Mon
Climbing enthusiasts will take great pleasure in this volume, which features the English translation of excerpts from the climbing diaries and articles of the Swiss climber, appreciations written by h
