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,
Kayak, canoe, and stand up padding routes that promise beauty and adventure* Completely updated information and maps, all new photographs, and over 10 all new trips * Revised, easier-to-use Trips-at-a
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
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
* 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
Tracking waterfalls for more than 25 years, a true aficionado locates and describes 634 waterfalls in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and identifies them by accessibility by car, on foot, or by canoe o
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
"100 hikes, each with accompanying map, in the Northern California Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Klamath Mountains, Coast Range, and San Francisco Bay Area" --
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
Gathers practical advice, timesaving tips, and problem solving techniques ranging from planning and packing to field repairs and emergency improvisation
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
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
Briefly traces the history of snowboarding, introduces the skills necessary for snowboarding outside of developed trails, and discusses winter safety, first aid, and avalanches
Utah Avalanche Center director Tremper presents this risk assessment and management guide for winter recreation enthusiasts. The foundational three chapters discuss risk posed by overconfidence and co
"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 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
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
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
Geologists Abbott and Cook (Prescott College, Prescott, AZ) present the Grand Canyon though scientists' eyes for rim walkers, day hikers, and serious backpackers. An overview introduces readers to 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
Colorado-based Bisharat (Rock and Ice magazine) is an accomplished all-around climber who has achieved difficult sport, trad, bouldering, big-wall, mixed, ice and alpine ascents around the world. His
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
