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Urban Trails: Kitsap

Craig Romano

Urban Trails: Kitsap

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. You’ll find trails to beaches, old growth forests, lakeshores, wildlife-rich wetlands, rolling hills, scenic vistas, meadows, historic sites, and vibrant communities. All of the routes here are designed to show you where you can go for a nice run, long walk, or quick hike right in your own backyard. Features include:...

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Craig Romano

Urban Trails: Olympia

Craig Romano

Urban Trails: Olympia

• Shorter, nearby trails you can hike, walk, or run • Attractively packaged guidebook that makes a great gift • Written by Washington’s best known guidebook author Urban Trails: Olympia focuses on the trails and parks in and around the South Sound, including the Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey areas. It covers hikes in Capitol State Forest, Harstine Island, the area around Shelton, and the Nisqually Delta. This book introduces locals and visitors alike to places in the state’s capital to go...

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Craig Romano

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

Amber Casali

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

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. Features of Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts include: <ul> <li>44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail</li> <li>All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season</li> <li>Only lookouts that are still standing—no hiking up to a barren mound of...

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Amber Casali

Mountain Weather

Jeff Renner

Mountain Weather

* Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain * Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions * Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.S. Working as a broadcast meteorologist, author Jeff Renner hears all too frequent reports about weather-related hiking, climbing, and skiing accidents. He'll teach you how to avoid becoming a statistic: all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip...

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Jeff Renner

Stand Up Paddling

Rob Casey

Stand Up Paddling

Be sure to download the «Rivers» chapter for free so you can try the book before you buy! * Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing outdoor sport* The first comprehensive guidebook to how to SUP at all levels* SUP appeals to everyone, from fitness enthusiasts to paddlers looking for a new challengeHawaiians were stand up paddle surfing (known as SUP) in the '50s and '60s, but the sport was first seen on the U.S. mainland in the early 2000s, when surfers Laird Hamilton and...

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Rob Casey

Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen &...

John Soares

Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity

• 125 day hikes aimed at a variety of skill levels • A popular outdoor sports destination of iconic parks and mountains Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions covers the expansive and beautiful geographic triangle comprised of these three areas. This new guide features: • Trailhead driving directions, trail descriptions, length and elevation data, nearby campgrounds, and more • Star ratings applied to every hike • GPS coordinates for every hike’s trailhead • Two-color...

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John Soares

Soggy Sneakers

Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club

Soggy Sneakers

Soggy Sneakers has been Oregon’s primary source of information for whitewater enthusiasts since 1980. Members of Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club—who have run nearly all of Oregon's rivers—share their expertise and detail rapids and landmarks found on each run. There's something for everyone, from Class 1 (flatwater) excursions to Class 5+ (most challenging) rapid-filled adventures. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club is a nonprofit organization...

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Willamette Kayak & Canoe Club

Mount Rainier Climbing Guide 3E

Mike Gauthier

Mount Rainier Climbing Guide 3E

• 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. And many of the rest of us dream of one day standing on its majestic summit. Whether you’re one of these dreamers or an aspiring pro, you need this book, written by Mike Gauthier, the park’s former lead climbing ranger. This new, 3rd edition is a...

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Mike Gauthier

Mountain Bike: Tahoe

Jeremy Benson

Mountain Bike: Tahoe

• Author bikes and skis throughout the year in the Tahoe backcountry • Detailed guide to one of the nation’s seminal mountain biking locations Northern California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking, and Tahoe is its most famous destination. The 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) circumnavigates the sparkling blue lake along the spine of the Sierra and Carson Ranges, and serves as the backbone of Tahoe’s intricate trail skeleton. Over its course, numerous other trails and roads...

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Jeremy Benson

The Boys of Everest

Clint Willis

The Boys of Everest

•The exploits of mountaineering’s most colorful band of adventurers The 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. It is a story of tremendous courage, astonishing achievement, and heartbreaking loss. Chris Bonington’s inner circle included a dozen of mountaineering’s most legendary figures—Don Whillans, John Harlin, Dougal Haston, Doug Scott, Peter...

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Clint Willis

Swimming Holes of Washington

Anna Katz

Swimming Holes of Washington

Provides water lovers with a host of fun destinations Includes swimming gems from drive-ups to hike-ins, in-city to out in the country Appeals to all ages, fitness types, and income levels—admission fees not required Finally a guidebook for swimmers! There is no shortage of guides for places to hike, climb, and paddle in Western Washington, but not much on how to find perfect places to swim. Now Swimming Holes of Washington fills that, er, hole. It’s the ultimate list for water lovers who want...

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Anna Katz

Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia Rive...

Fred Beckey

Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass

* Cascades climbing routes – the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks * Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information This is the volume one of three that Fred Beckey wrote for climbing in the Cascades. His Cascade Alpine Guide series is considered classic information from one of the nation's godfathers of Western climbing. Columbia River to Stevens Pass...

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Fred Beckey

Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree Nationa...

Scott Turner

Hike the Parks: Joshua Tree National Park

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. Here he provides distinct guidance for choosing the perfect hike to experience the unique landscape of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities that meet their interests: <ul> ...

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Scott Turner

Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon...

Scott Turner

Hike the Parks: Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks

Discover two of Utah’s most popular parks, conveniently situated to visit in a single trip. Established in 1919 Zion was Utah’s first national park and currently sees 4.5 million visitors annually, while Bryce Canyon gets 2.6 million. Beat the crowds with this guide to hikes and sights that no one should miss, exploring the canyons, hoodoos, and incomparable vistas across both destinations. Attractive, all-color guidebook packed with info to help readers choose activities...

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Scott Turner

Paddling Washington

Rich Landers

Paddling Washington

* 112 routes in rivers, streams, lakes, and bays in the Northwest * For paddlers of all skill levels * Maps, safety tips, equipment requirements, and a route comparison chart This uniquely comprehensive Washington paddling guidebook combines the best of three previous books– Paddle Routes of the Inland Northwest, Paddle Routes of Western Washington , and Washington Whitewater –into one volume. Detailed locator maps and instructions on safety are included, as well as appendices on equipment, map...

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Rich Landers

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Nor...

Philip Kramer

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California

The final two (of four) volumes for the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) All-color photos, maps, elevation profiles, charts, and more Dream books—and precious gifts—for trail lovers everywhere From 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. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail meanders north from California’s border with Mexico to the entrance of Manning Provincial Park in...

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Philip Kramer

Washington Scrambles

Peggy Goldman

Washington Scrambles

CLICK HERE to download a sample from Washington Scrambles Scrambles are for people who need to be on a mountain top, but don’t need a rope to get there! • An out-of-print guidebook completely redone and brought back by reader demand • 80 challenging, but non-technical, ascents in Washington, plus 5 traverses Alpine scrambling is a form of nontechnical mountaineering that falls somewhere between high altitude hiking and rock climbing. Ropes and other aids typically are not needed. This new,...

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Peggy Goldman

Yoga for Climbers

Nicole Tsong

Yoga for Climbers

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. This guide feature easy-to-understand yoga poses and sequences designed to address the specific stresses that climbing enact on the body. This guide feature: • Detailed overviews of the areas of the body most impacted by climbing and hiking • Injuries common to these sports that yoga can address • Explanation of yoga's physical...

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Nicole Tsong

Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan...

Rob Casey

Kayaking Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands

CLICK HERE  to download two trips from Kayaking Puget Sound — «Freshwater Bay to Salt Creek» and Rob Casey's favorite, «Deception Pass»   *Kayak, canoe, and stand up padding routes that promise beauty and adventure* Completely updated information and maps, all new photographs, and over 10 all new trips * Revised, easier-to-use Trips-at-a-Glance chart * Originally for kayakers, info now applies to a range of vessels including pedaling kayaks, stand up...

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Rob Casey

Marine Medicine

Michael Jacobs

Marine Medicine

CLICK HERE  to download the sections on abdominal injury, dislocations, and animal stings from Marine Medicine   * Advice for sailing, pleasure boating, fishing, and diving emergencies* More than 100 illustrations* Near-shore or out-at-sea first aid covered* As vital a piece of gear as your PFD and signal flares This edition features the latest information on marine first aid. It includes chapters on hazardous marine life, submersion injury and dive medicine, rescue and...

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Michael Jacobs

Climbing

Clyde Soles

Climbing

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on «Mountain Living: Personal Gear» from Climbing: Expedition Planning * Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition* Addresses both large and small expedition groups* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklist Climbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and...

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Clyde Soles

Journey On the Crest

Cindy Ross

Journey On the Crest

“Cindy Ross does not claim to be a heroine. Her book is about the fear of an ordinary person doing extraordinary things. . . . It is good to read of someone who is just crammed full of courage, guts, spirit and determination.” —Smoke Blanchard, Walking Up and Down in the World Cindy Ross had already hiked the 2000-mile length of the Appalachian Trail when, hoping to escape a deadening daily routine and sort out her life, she returned to the wild. But this time it...

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Cindy Ross

Bouldering

Peter Beal

Bouldering

CLICK HERE to download the free chapter called, «Training for Power» from Bouldering (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * Includes technical photographs, charts, and illustrations * Contributing photography and advice from Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Jamie Emerson, and many others * Appendix highlights top bouldering destinations all over the world Bouldering: Movement, Tactics, and Problem Solving demonstrates not just the basics...

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Peter Beal

Day Hiking: Mount Rainier

Tami Asars

Day Hiking: Mount Rainier

Written by the author of the popular Hiking the Wonderland Trail Features 100% new text and photos All trails re-hiked and more than 20 new hikes added With old-growth evergreens, wildflower meadows, enchanting wildlife, raging rivers, and sparkling lakes set against a backdrop of ice flows, gaping crevasses, and crumbling sheer rock walls, the Mount Rainier National Park is a special sanctuary for locals and visitors alike. This all new second edition of Day Hiking: Mount Rainier includes...

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Tami Asars

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