*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,
When heading into the outdoors, you choose multipurpose gear whenever possible-bonus points for equipment that's both functional and fun. You can't do better than The Don't Drown Out There Deck, a com
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
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
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
When experiencing medical problems in the wilderness, the dictum "Don't do any harm until the doctor comes" is not adequate because in many cases the doctor is not coming and mere first aid becomes in
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
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
"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
Beginning in Seattle and heading south, this vacation guide describes 100 plus launch sites for boating and bicycling near Bainbridge Island, the East Kitsap Peninsula, Vashon Island, Tacoma, and 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
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
"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
