For women intrigued by the sport of climbing but intimidated by its male dominance and stereotype as ';extreme,' Girl on the Rocks is a monumental resource, providing instructions on technique, strength, and mental agility from a woman's perspective.
Originating in the climbing world, slacklining is the act of balancing along a narrow, flexible piece of webbing that has been anchored between two stable objects.
This small pocket guide is designed for those visiting Oregon's northern coastline who are interested in short, easy trails (1-7 miles) that explore northern Oregon's scenic coastal parks and beaches.
This is the authoritative guide to all hiking trailsfrom short, easy day trips to multi-day backcountry adventuresin Grand Teton National Park, famous for its rugged beauty, abundant wildlife and spectacular mountain vistas.
A new type of climbing guide to a cherished national park-with stunning action photosBest Climbs Rocky Mountain National Park showcases the classic routes and best climbs in America's largest national park.
This full color book includes everything beginning climbers need to know to safely toprope climbing routes, from tying knots to setting anchors to belaying.
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty easy-to-follow trails, from easy low elevation loops to slightly more difficult scenic routes through Mount Rainier.
Renowned for the natural splendor of its red rock canyons and high-desert landscapes, Sedona, Arizona has become a quiet retreat for outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
Being your own wilderness doctor for the security of knowing what to do for the bestin case of the worsta more than first-aid companion that's always there when a doctor may be too far away.
Best Easy Day Hikes Fresno includes descriptions and detailed maps for seventeen easy-to-follow trails, from urban paths to scenic routes in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, many along the San Joaquin River.
Best Easy Day Hikes San Francisco's North Bay includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty-two easy-to-follow hikes in Marin County, Sonoma County, and the Napa Valley.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, situated in California's rugged Sierra Nevada, boast some of the most spectacular landscapes on the continent: towering groves of giant sequoia trees, crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48.
Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-folow maps fortwenty-eight short hikes through some of the most spectacular scenery in this natural wonderland.
Fully revised and updated, Hiking Grand Canyon National Park provides first-hand descriptions and detailed maps for all of the park's developed trails as well as tips on safety, hiking with children, access, and services.
As sensible as it may seem in an era when fuel prices are skyrocketing in tandem with environmental consciousness, a switch to bicycle commuting doesnt necessarily happen overnight.
Backpacker Magazine'sCampsite Cooking informs readers about food that keeps you going; what to bring for your outdoor kitchen; food preparation and storage; cooking tips for different weather; keeping food fresh; planning and packing meals; recipes for great breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali.
The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities.
The essential quick reference to the wildflowers of one of America's most beloved national parksThe intriguing world of wildflower identification can greatly enhance your enjoyment of the park.
Taking hikers to some of the most scenic sections of the fabulous Grand Canyon National Park, this book includes short descriptions and maps of seventeen easy day hikes in the park.
Here at last is the thrilling memoir of the legendary mountaineer Bradford Washburn, one of the last surviving explorers and adventurers of the twentieth century.
