When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world's second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of allfor every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt.
A brand new edition of the finalist for the 2008 Casey Award, presented annually to the best baseball book, 101 Baseball Places to See Before You Strike Out profiles America's greatest baseball museums, shrines, sports bars, pop culture landmarks and ballpark sites.
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals of the Southwestis a field guide tomore than 100 of themost common and sought-afterrocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout the Southwest.
Hiking the Berkshires is your guide to enjoying all of the fresh air, gorgeous foliage, stunning views, and welcoming hikes that the Berkshires have to offer.
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides.
Established as the first national park in the eastern United States, Acadia National Park has 120 miles of hiking trails through more than 40,000 acres along the coast of Maine.
Best Easy Day Hikes Yosemite National Park is a perfect guidebook for those who want to sample the best of Yosemite within an easy days walk, from the world-famous domes and waterfalls of Yosemite Valley to the more remote, less well known, but equally spectacular corners of the park.
This updated and revised edition of BestEasy Day Hikes Austin includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 15easy-to-follow hikes in and near the Texan city that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history.
Best Easy Day Hikes North Cascades features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps of twenty-three easily manageable hikes through this remote mountainous land clad in glaciers, azure lakes, and sparkling waterfallsfrom the broad, green Skagit River to panoramic vistas such as those atop McGregor Mountain.
In Hiking through History New York, you can hike through the forest planted on orders from President Franklin Roosevelt and follow the swath cut by the 20th century's strongest and most influential First Lady.
Lace up your boots and sample more than fifty hikes in spectacular Washington, with its densely forested trails, abundant wildlife, lush foliage, and hundreds of miles of cascading streams.
Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks.
Walk the World's Greatest TrailsTo walk is to discover, from those first halting steps as a child to walking the world's greatest long-distance trails.
Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America's largest urban destinations.
Thoroughly updated and revised, this fourth edition of Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks covers over fifty hikes in the two featured parks as well as the surrounding areas--Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt high country, and the Paunsaugunt area.
This essential guidebook for anyone looking to hit the road, from the weekend warriors to the full-time nomads, combines practical information, inspirational photography, and engaging stories of travel and adventure.
Best Easy Day Hikes San Luis Obispo includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for nineteen easy-to-follow hikes just south of Big Sur, California.
Fully revised and updated, Hiking Waterfalls New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the region.
Best Climbs Joshua Tree National Park gives climbers a selection of more than 280 of the very best routes at one of the countrys most popular climbing destinations.
Fully revised and updated, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park provides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all of the parks developed trails as well as tips on safety, hiking with children, access, and services.
Best Trail Runs San Francisco features nearly forty of the best trail runs within an hour or so of downtowncomplete with color photos, maps, and detailed specs and trail descriptions.
Best Trail Runs Portland, Oregon features forty of the best trail runs within an hour of the citycomplete with color photos, maps, and detailed specs and trail descriptions, as well as GPS coordinates for all trailheads.
Best Easy Bike Rides Gettysburg is for tourists who want to explore the Gettysburg battlefield and some other point of interest around Gettysburg on bike.
Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes is replete with wonderful paddling options for everyonefrom families seeking serene waters for youngsters, to expert kayakers looking to test their skills on ripping rapids.
