"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
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
Every culture, in every era, has its adventure myths - the golden hero willing to walk through fire elevates us all beyond our fears and limits. But more often than commonly recognized, there are dark
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
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
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
Washington State native and resident Loewen describes her three seasons as a young climbing ranger on Mt. Rainier. General readers--particularly outdoors aficionados--will enjoy her reflections on the
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
"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
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
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
