2023 Independent Publisher Book Award GOLD in Travel GuidebooksOverview of sixteen complete systems (three or more huts) with all you need to know to plan a trip from terrain to costs and other logisticsAt-a-glance tables for quick comparison of hut systemsFull-color photos and detailed mapsHut to Hut USA celebrates the opportunities for hut-tohut hiking, mountain biking, and skiing or snowshoeing at sixteen hut systems across the United States from the Appalachian Mountain Club s hiking huts in the White Mountains, to the San Juan Huts that allow mountain bikers to pedal from Telluride or Durango to Moab, to the Rendezvous Huts for Nordic skiers in Washington s Methow Valley.
Experienced hiker and guidebook author and Southern California native Scott Turner has been exploring Joshua Tree National Park for years, fostering a deep knowledge of its geography and natural and human history.
Fast-paced history-cum-memoir about rock climbing in the wild-and-wooly 80sHighlights ground-breaking achievements from the eraHangdog Days vividly chronicles the era when rock climbing exploded in popularity, attracting a new generation of talented climbers eager to reach new heights via harder routes and faster ascents.
Covering another fast-growing part of the state, this new guide shows locals where to go for a refreshing run, long walk, or peaceful hike right in their own backyards.
"e;An essential and invaluable planning guide -- Midwest Book Review30 all-new hikes in this edition with more on eastern Cascade slopesCompletely re-researched and revised1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association for trail maintenanceThis guide covers Mount Baker, the North Cascades Highway (SR 20) corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Methow Valley, the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway.
National Outdoor Book Award Winner - Instructional CategoryClimbing partners Maria Hines, a James Beard awardwinning chef, and Mercedes Pollmeier, an NSCA-certified strength and conditioning specialist and Level 2 nutritionist, decided that they d had enough of packaged bars and goos.
Best bets for kids, trail and camping info, park tips, and non-hiking adventuresSuggests 3-, 5-, and 7-day family vacation itinerariesSpot climbers on El Cap, hike to rushing Yosemite Falls, float in the refreshing Merced River, visit Tuolumne s alpine meadows, take an afternoon bicycle ride around the Valley--Yosemite has much to offer visitors, including its youngest ones.
Climbing has become a mainstream sport with more participants than skiing or snowboarding and, among the different types of climbing, gym climbing is the most popular.
DOWNLOAD THREE FREE SAMPLE RECIPES FROM DIRTY GOURMETMore than 120 deliciously modern recipes for day trips, car camping, and backcountry adventuresOffers a fun and easy approach to planning and prepping camp foodThe Dirty Gourmet authors were recently featured in Sunset magazine and other national media Dirty Gourmet is really a lifestyle, one that celebrates delicious food, warm company, and outdoor fun.
With this guide in hand, families won t risk having their Going-to-the-Sun drive end up feeling more like Going-to-the-Dark-Side with grumpy, bored children.
85 fun and interesting hikes chosen for children ages 10 and underMost outings are less than 5 miles and have less than 1000 feet of elevation gainIncludes activities to keep kids engaged on the trailThe mother of three young children, Kathy Schrenk formed a social media group for parents who wanted to join her and her kids on hikes around St.
The exploits of mountaineering s most colorful band of adventurersThe Boys of Everest by Clint Willis tells the gripping story of Bonington s Boys, a band of climbers who reinvented mountaineering during the three decades after Everest s first ascent.
"e;If my library was to somehow catch fire and I could only save one book, the long out of print Conquistadors of the Useless, by Lionel Terray, would be it.
A classic event in mountaineering history, dramatically retold by a classic mountaineer Ascending the Matterhorn was the 19th century equivalent of standing on Mars A great historical story of tension and drama Author is uniquely qualified to delve into Whymper s complicated personalityAs Fall of Heaven begins, we join professional mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel as he tries and fails, again and again, to summit the Matterhorn one of the most famous and iconic peaks in the Alps.
This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington's Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers.
125 day hikes aimed at a variety of skill levels A popular outdoor sports destination of iconic parks and mountainsDay Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions covers the expansive and beautiful geographic triangle comprised of these three areas.
Completely revised and updatedEvery trail rehiked, with 13 new hikes and 80 new photosGPS driving directions to every trailheadNo one knows this premier hiking region better than author John Soares, who now offers his fourth and fully updated edition of 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California.
The classic story of a notorious climb, now revised, updated, and expanded by the original author with new information Literally a race to ascend Europe s most formidable mountain wall Brits and Americans versus GermansThe North Face of the Eiger was long renowned as the most dangerous climb in the Swiss Alps, one that had cost the lives of numerous skilled mountaineers.
Popular hiking series now available for one of the nation s most-visited national parksCompact, attractive, two-color format with a full-color photo insert125 awe-inspiring hikes throughout the storied Glacier Country regionBoth Glacier National Park and the surrounding wilds of Western Montana are beloved by millions of visitors, new transplants, and long-time locals alike.
* Shorter, nearby trails you can hike, walk, or run Attractively packaged guidebook that makes a great gift Written by Washington s best known guidebook authorUrban Trails: Olympia focuses on the trails and parks in and around the South Sound, including the Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey areas.
* Engaging, full-color pocket guide to Bellingham-area trails Useful guide for all ages, fitness abilities, and experience levelsUrban Trails: Bellingham is one of the first guidebooks in a new series to trails that are close to town.
Urban Trails: Kitsap focuses on the trails, parks, and preserves within the urban and suburban areas around Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, and the Key and Kitsap peninsulas.
Trails specifically selected with younger hikers in mindTips for family vacation destinationsFeatures easy-to-access nature fixes throughout Western WashingtonAuthor Susan Elderkin has seen her kids express wonder and glee at discovering insects and flowers, melt down in tearful defiance in the middle of a trail, and triumphantly reach a summit and view.
