One hundred years ago, Henry Thoreau wrote of the charms and joys of simple living in the woods, away from the hectic nuisances of our city civilization.
With 57 miles of well-tended carriage pathsskirting some of the most beautiful sights on Mount Desert Island and free of automobile trafficAcadia National park is a very popular destination among bicyclists.
Knots can be used for a variety of applications, and knowing which one to tie and how to tie it correctly is an invaluable skill for anyone involved in sailing, climbing or other outdoor activities.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to backpacking, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to travel confidently and responsibly.
Despite the volumes of information they contain, few libraries, whose population at any given moment is as unpredictable as the weather, know how to prepare for, endure, and survive a disaster, whether natural or man-made, and even fewer put their know-how to paper.
A century before Lance Armstrong captured headlines around the world by winning a record seventh consecutive Tour de France, another American dominated the world of competitive cycling.
The Upper East Side metrosexual may be good at cocktail chat, but a real man knows how to fight off alligators, create a tourniquet out of a t-shirt, and rescue a drowning person.
Containing walks and detailed maps from throughout the city, Secret Stairs highlights the charms and quirks of a unique feature of the Los Angeles landscape, and chronicles the geographical, architectural, and historical aspects of the citys staircases, as well as of the neighborhoods in which the steps are located.
Yoga for Climbers will show you how to create a yoga practice at home that will keep you healthy, prevent injuries, and support and improve your outdoor passions.
Yoga for Hikers will show you how to create a yoga practice at home that will keep you healthy, prevent injuries, and support and improve your outdoor passions.
* A different sort of true climbing adventure-this one with terrorists, kidnappings, and AK47s* New afterword by the author* First time in paperbackBefore dawn on August 12, 2000, four of America s best young rock climbers Tommy Caldwell, Beth Rodden, Jason Singer Smith, and John Dickey were asleep in their portaledges high on the Yellow Wall in the Pamir-Alai mountain range of Kyrgyzstan.
* More than 600 campgrounds Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking New photographs throughout and greater detail on individual campsitesYou re planning an outing and gathering your gear or hitching up the trailer.
CLICK HERE to download a sample from The Last Step* A mountaineering classic* Conflict, hardship, endurance, triumph -- it's all here in Ridgeway's extraordinary story In September 1978, Rick Ridgeway, Jim Wickwire, Lou Reichardt and John Roskelley stood atop K2, the first Americans ever to achieve this victory.
Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches Utah is a national destination for hikers Hikes range from easy day hikes to more challenging backpacking trips100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series.
CLICK HERE to download sample chapters from Lighting Out The contrast between the slacker-climbing crowd and the New Age poseurs is enhanced by a wonderfully deadpan writing style that is rarely too technical for those unfamiliar with the sport.
* Adventure memoir from a renowned winter climber at the top of his game* Moro reflects on some of his most significant climbs* A bestseller in Italy, this is the first English-language edition of Moro s storySimone Moro is a celebrated Italian alpinist who specializes in winter climbing: He holds the record for first winter ascents of 8000-meter peaks Shisha Pangma, Makalu, and Gasherbrum II.
The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) traces a 2,650-mile route from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada.
The final two (of four) volumes for the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)All-color photos, maps, elevation profiles, charts, and moreDream books and precious gifts for trail lovers everywhereFrom the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West come the latest volumes in this new, unparalleled series of guidebooks to the region s most famous trail.
2024 National Outdoor Book Award WinnerCLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty.
Not only did Hornbein play a crucial role in one of the most extraordinary accomplishments in the history of mountaineering, his account of the feat is one of the finest things ever written about this peculiar, hazardous, and uncommonly engaging pursuit.
Approximately 35 new techniques, safety considerations, and subjects National Outdoor Book Award winner in first edition First edition of this popular title has sold 50,000 copiesThousands of rock climbers have learned the sport using Craig Luebben s seminal and bestselling text, Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills.
* A mountaineering classic re-released in the Legends and Lore series* Two new chaptersIn Free Spirit Reinhold Messner describes the forces and events that have shaped him as a climber as famous for his discipline as for his innovative spirit.
* The author reveals the demons that drove her to extreme physical accomplishments at the cost of great suffering story of adventure and personal growth* Pasaban is one of the best high-altitude climbers in the world todaybr>On May 17, 2010, a 37-year-old Spaniard named Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb all fourteen peaks higher than 8,000 meters.
40 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays Now with full-color photos and maps All-new beta on 9 ski and snowboard routes Many of the most accomplished US alpinists have learned their skills on Mount Rainier.
CLICK HERE to download a sample from Washington ScramblesScrambles are for people who need to be on a mountain top, but don t need a rope to get there!
**Reveals the long view from an icon who, with age, has added wisdom to his list of accomplishments *Messner climbing firsts: the world s fourteen peaks taller than 8000 meters; Everest solo; Everest without supplemental oxygen *Author of more than 60 booksReinhold Messner: My Life at the Limit, the newest book by the famed mountaineer, is a conversation between Messner and interviewer Thomas Huetlin, an award-winning German journalist.
* Explores both geologic and human history of the region* Includes a sampling of literature inspired by the Brooks Range* Examines past, present, and future conservation efforts in this extraordinary placeNot just the ultimate mountains for their northernmost location on the North American continent, the Brooks Range also is one of the world's last, great, unspoiled wildernesses.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Animal Encounters"e; from Wilderness Basics* The standard text for the San Diego Sierra Club chapter's Wilderness Basics Course * Extensive updating throughout, including many new photosMore than 100,000 copies of Wilderness Basics have been sold over the years, and this new edition will continue as a training staple for those wanting to build their outdoor skills.
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Safety, Hazards & Awareness"e; from Crag Survival Handbook* Climbing etiquette you won't learn at the gym but need to know* Advice from ';Rock Maestros' Justen Sjong, Kevin Jorgeson, Tommy Caldwell, Robyn Ebersfeld and experts at the Access Fund, Black Diamond, Leave No Trace, and more* Mix of lore, how-to, humor, and entertainment a reference book that's easy to read and makes for good campfire talkDogs at the trailhead, belayers in lawn chairs, long lines queued up at the classics in Eldorado Canyon the crags seem more crowded and more crazy than ever.
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Wilderness GPS* Simple, focused, and accessible, Wilderness GPS is for anyone using GPS in an outdoor setting* Trust us: first-timers need help to use their new backcountry GPS devices* From the authors of the bestselling Wilderness Navigation (65,000 copies sold)Thousands have learned compass and map skills with the help of father-and-son team Bob and Mike Burns and their straightforward, simply explained book, Wilderness Navigation.
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from PsychoverticalPsychovertical is the story of what happens to a nice lower-class kid with dyslexia who gains control over his circumstances by clinging to giant stone faces, thousands of feet in the air, for days at a time.
CLICK HERE to download the first two chapters from The Seventymile Kid* A true and complete account of the first successful ascent of Mount McKinleysetting the record straight* The summer of 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the McKinley's first ascent* Features archival photographs, including rare and never-before-published imagesThe Seventymile Kid tells the remarkable account of Harry Karstens, who was the actualif unheraldedleader of the Hudson Stuck Expedition that was the first to summit Mount McKinley in Alaska.
