3.
Series:
Mt. McKinley
The Pioneer Climbs
Paperback
Terris Moore
9780898860214
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Apr 30, 1981
* Author participated in McKinley's third ascent. * Contains maps and historic photos * Includes vast literature references and a glossary of mountaineering terms The natives called it Denali, the great one, and accorded the magnificent mountain their respect. Sourdoughs, adventurers and mountaineers knew it as Alaska's Mt. McKinley, highest point on the North American continent and a supreme challenge. Measured from base to summit, McKinley involves more climbing than Mt. Everest. In this book, Terris Moore presents a dramatic account of man'...
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4.
Series:
Yellowstone Migrations
Hardcover
Joe Riis
9781680510898
$42.95
NATURE
Oct 01, 2017
Winner of 2017 Gold Nautilus Book Award in Animals and Nature and 2018 Silver Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment, Ecology, and Nature Large animal migrations are among the primordial rhythms of life on Earth, and, as scientists have recently discovered, the American West is home to some of the planet’s most magnificent migrations.Yellowstone Migration takes readers into the heart of the vast, wild landscapes found in America’s West, and shows us that it is possible to preserve the natural heritage of this iconic region and protect ...
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7.
Series:
Monte Cristo
Paperback
Philip Woodhouse
9780898860719
$27.95
HISTORY
Oct 15, 2013
* Meticulously researched, engagingly written stories* Filled with historical photographsThe Monte Cristo area, pocketed in spectacularly beautiful mountains in the Pacific Northwest, has long intrigued visitors with its colorful history, rooted in the search for gold and silver as rich as the Count of Monte Cristo. Here is the complete story, from discovery to disillusionment as dreamed-of riches became the dust of a ghost town.The several decades of Monte Cristo's glory also saw the construction of the unique Everett & Monte Cristo Railway (a...
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8.
Series:
The Boys of Everest
Chris Bonington and the Tragedy of Climbing's Greatest Generation
Paperback
Clint Willis
9781680510874
$35.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Feb 01, 2017
A well-regarded history of a famed era in mountaineering, newly brought back into print - The exploits of mountaineering's most colorful band of adventurers - Author is a climber and an award-winning writer 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 mountaineerin...
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11.
Series:
Boater's Safety Handbook
Paperback
American Outdoor Safety League
9780898860726
$4.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 30, 1982
* Compact pamphlet size for convenient transport * Includes reflective signaling mirror * Comes in a convenient waterproof carrying pouch (i.e., a plastic bag) This comprehensive, quick-reference guide for boating safety includes advice on basic equipment, navigation, weather, boat equipment failure, types of accidents, and more.
12.
Series:
Found
A Life in Mountain Rescue
Paperback
Bree Loewen
9781680510751
$25.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 01, 2017
2017 Gold Nautilus Book Award in Heroic Journeys“This is a truly inspirational book about the incredible people who risk their lives to save others.” --Sadie Trombetta,Bustle Mountain search-and-rescue volunteer Bree Loewen’s to-do list isn’t quite the same as most people’s. On any given day, it might include:Go grocery shoppingBake pie seen on PinterestFigure out what to do with my lifeRescue climbers caught in avalanche on Chair PeakPick up Vivi at Mom’s A former Mount Rainier climbing ranger and trained leader in mountain search-and-rescue, ...
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13.
Series: Best Hikes Colorado
Best Fort Collins Hikes
A Colorado Mountain Club Pack Guide
Paperback
John Gascoyne
9780979966309
$21.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
May 01, 2008
A handy CMC Pack Guide with complete trail descriptions, colour photos, maps and commentary on a wide variety of trails, from urban strolls to alpine adventures, all within an hour of Fort Collins. The hikes range from very easy walks to a number of moderate hikes to a few of the difficult and demanding variety. Some trails are wheelchair-accessible, some are equestrian-friendly and most are open year round.
14.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2007
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9781933056067
$15.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 17, 2007
Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details what happened and analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give mountaineers the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes.
15.
Series:
Timberline
Mountain and Arctic Forest Frontiers
Paperback
Stephen Arno
9780898860856
$27.95
NATURE
May 01, 2014
Timberline—where the trees end—is a biological boundary visible throughout North America to even the casual traveler. Where highways or hiking trails ascend to upper timberlines (ranging from below 2000-foot elevations in Alaska to over 11,000 feet in California), visitors see patchy forest and meadows giving way to stunted trees and finally to mere shrub-like trees and tundra.This book describes what timberlines are and why they exist, and what human uses have been made of the timberline environment. It surveys tree species and conditions of i...
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16.
Series:
Paddling Southern Maine
Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers
Paperback
Sandy Moore
9781680510737
$28.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Mar 01, 2017
• More than 50 paddle routes on protected bodies of water • An easy-to-use, informative guide for trips primarily within an hour's drive of Portland • For weekend warriors, families, and others looking to float or paddle at a relaxed pace Maine is one of the premier paddling destinations in North America. And across the Greater Portland–Southern Maine region, paddlers can find plenty of protected, flat water to play in, whether canoeing, kayaking, floating, or coasting along on an SUP.Paddling Southern Maine includes maps, photographs and su...
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18.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2008
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9781933056081
$15.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 15, 2008
The annual compendium of climbing-related accidents has been relied on by climbers of all levels for more than 50 years. This edition of the handbook offers detailed reports on mountaineering accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 2007, ranging from Denali to Yosemite. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details what happened and analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give mountaineers the opportunity to learn f...
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19.
Series: Legends and Lore
On Top of the World
Five Women Explorers in Tibet
Paperback
Luree Miller
9780898860979
$27.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 15, 2014
* An astonishing tale of perseverance * Wonderful insight into 19th century Tibet * A moving tale of adventure and discovery In the late 1800's, when women were bound by both cumbersome clothing and strict Victorian morals, a small band of astonishing women explorers burst forth to claim the adventurous life. What drew the five profiled in this book -- three British, one American, one French -- was Tibet, then the ultimate in exploration.Nina Mazuchelli organized a small expedition, urging the party on when they were lost on a glacier.Annie Ta...
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20.
Series:
My Old Man and the Mountain
A Memoir
Hardcover
Leif Whittaker
9781680510683
$35.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Oct 15, 2016
In 1963, the world followed the first American Mount Everest Expedition, and watched as “Big Jim” Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of the world. He returned home a hero.My Old Man and the Mountain is Leif Whittaker’s engaging and humorous story of what it was like to “grow up Whittaker”—the youngest son of Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts, in an extended family of accomplished climbers. He shares glimpses of his upbringing and how the pressure to climb started early on. Readers learn of his first adventures with family in the...
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21.
Series:
The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree
60 Favorite Climbs from 5.5 to 5.9
Paperback
Charlie Winger
9780972441391
$31.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 03, 2004
* Detailed directions to locate each climb * Full-color photos of every route * High-quality, moderate climbs that are sure to become your favorites * Descent instructions for every climb Many climbers who visit Joshua Tree spend as much time searching for good routes as they do actually climbing. This guidebook offers the moderate climber a fun, varied and challenging "tick-list" of 60 great Trad climbs, and makes it easy to find your way around. With color photos of every route, detailed maps, and easy-to-follow driving and hiking directio...
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22.
Series: American Alpine Journal
2009 American Alpine Journal
The World's Most Significant Climbs
Paperback
John Harlin
9781933056098
$50.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 15, 2009
This is the journal of record for significant climbs in North America and around the world In this year's American Alpine Journal, Chad Kellogg finds closure on a Chinese mountain with bitter memories; Mike Libecki surveys a wild region of unclimbed walls in Greenland; Katsutaka Yokoyama and the Giri-Giri Boys introduce enchainment to North America's highest mountain; Paul Knott and Bruce Normand lift the veil from unclimbed summits of the Chinese Tien-Shan range; a Japanese pair succeeds on the much-eyed southeast face of Kamet, the third-hig...
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23.
Series:
Miles From Nowhere
A Round-the-World bicycle Adventure
Paperback
Barbara Savage
9780898861099
$27.95
TRAVEL
Jan 31, 1985
* A well-loved, classic tale of adventure * Read this and you'll find yourself recommending it to friends again and again This is the story of Barbara and Larry Savage's sometimes dangerous, often zany, but ultimately rewarding 23,000 miles global bicycle odyssey, which took them through 25 countries in two years.Miles From Nowhere is an adventure not to be missed!Along the way, these near-neophyte cyclists encountered warm-hearted strangers eager to share food and shelter, bicycle-hating drivers who shoved them off the road, various wild anim...
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24.
Series:
Mountain Bike Bend
46 Select Singletrack Routes
Paperback
Katy Bryce
9781680510645
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
May 01, 2017
- Bend has approximately 300 miles of continuously linked singletrack close to town - Includes classic routes, as well as some little-known gems Bend is the "Tahoe" of Oregon mountain biking, and this new guidebook will put you on the best-of-the-best of the area's singletrack. Whether you're a local looking for new routes, or a vacationer needing quick, well-described choices to fit your skill, fitness, and appetite for adventure, this is the book you'll want to reach for.
27.
Series:
Moments of Doubt
and Other Mountaineering Writings
Paperback
David Roberts
9780898861181
$18.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 31, 1986
* David Roberts is one of the leading outdoor adventure writers of our time * Includes stories of climbing personalities like Reinhold Messner, John Roskelley, Don Sheldon This collection of 20 essays and articles on mountaineering and adventure by David Roberts, selected from the published works of two decades, showcases one of the most highly regarded writers in the field. The articles are composed of three types: Adventures (Roberts' own climbs and outings), Profiles (other adventurers), and Reflections (meditative essays about the meaning ...
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28.
Series:
Turning Homeward
Restoring Hope and Nature in the Urban Wild
Hardcover
Adrienne Scanlan
9781680510621
$25.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Sep 15, 2016
• A beautifully rendered natural history of the Puget Sound regionTurning Homeward: Restoring Hope and Nature in the Urban Wild is the journey of a newcomer to the Pacific Northwest who learns that home isn’t simply where you live, but where you create belonging. Set in Seattle and Western Washington's urban and suburban “altered” landscapes,Turning Homeward creates an accessible narrative of the complicated joys of rolling up one’s sleeves to help repair our beautiful, broken world. Adrienne Scanlan's personal story blends into the natural hi...
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29.
Series: Colorado Mountain Club Guide Books
The Colorado Year Round Outdoor Guide
Hikes, Snowshoe Routes and Ski Tours for Every Week of the Year
Paperback
Dave Muller
9780972441322
$27.95
TRAVEL
Jan 05, 2004
* Contains many of the best outings in the state from the Colorado Mountain Club, the hiking and climbing experts in the Rockies for nearly a century. * 104 photos Colorado's spectacular mountains are known for year-round backcountry adventure. Enthusiasts lace on their hiking boots for summer trails and switch to snowshoes or cross-country skis when the snow flies. There's a pair of outings for every week of the year with detailed access and route descriptions, must-have color maps and elevation profiles, equipment checklists, safety tips and...
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30.
Series: American Alpine Journal
2010 American Alpine Journal
The World's Most Significant Climbs
Paperback
John Harlin
9781933056234
$50.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 15, 2010
In this year's American Alpine Journal, Jack Tackle climbs Thunder Mountain and reflects on his long history of putting up cutting-edge Alaskan routes; Denis Urubko puts up a hard new alpine-style route on Cho Oyu for his 14th 8,000m peak; Dodo Kopold solos a new route on Annapurna South; Marko Prezelj leads a Slovenian hat trick in the Bhagirathi group; young Chinese climbers introduce high-standard Chinese alpinism to their own mountains; and Joe Puryear puts up another great Himalayan first ascent, this time on virgin Jobo Rinjang in Nepal. ...
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31.
Series:
A Wilderness Original
The Life of Bob Marshall
Paperback
James Glover
9780898861228
$27.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 01, 2014
Details Marshall's rich legacy of inspiration and challengeMarshall's pioneering efforts and ideas marked the beginning of the National Wilderness Preservation SystemEach year thousands of travelers visit the BobñMontana's vast Bob Marshall Wilderness. Few, however, know much about the gentle, funny, enormously energetic, and extraordinarily effective man for whom the wilderness is named.Marshall was born into a prominent, wealthy New York family, yet early on he showed himself to be more at home in the wild than in the city. Educated at Syrac...
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32.
Series: Legends and Lore
Extreme Eiger
The Race to Climb the Eiger Direct
Paperback
Peter Gillman
9781680510508
$31.95
HISTORY
Mar 04, 2016
•The classic story of a notorious climb, a literal race to ascend Europe’s most formidable mountain wall between Brits/Americans versus Germans The 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. In February 1966, two teams—one German, the other British/American—aimed to climb it in a straight line from bottom to top. Astonishingly, the two teams knew almost nothing about each other's attempt until both arrived at the foot of the face. The r...
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34.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2010
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9781933056258
$18.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 09, 2010
The venerable Alpine Clubs of the U.S. and Canada work together to compile rock and alpine climbing accidents from each year in the hope that mountaineers will learn from them and recreate more safely as a result. This is the sixty-third year of publication for the annual Accidents in North American Mountaineering, and its arrival in late summer is eagerly awaited by climbers. This annual handbook offers detailed reports on climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 2009. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the...
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35.
Series:
Glacier Bay National Park
A Backcountry Guide to the Glaciers and Beyond
Paperback
Jim DuFresne
9780898861327
$15.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Jul 31, 1987
* Features 17 paddle routes ranging from eight to 36 miles * Also details 16 hikes ranging from two to 28 miles * Includes information on geology, fauna, preparation, weather, permits, and more This guidebook is a complete backcountry resource for how to get to Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and travel through it via foot or kayak, for an intimate glimpse of the outstanding glaciers and wildlife. This book includes detailed information on hiking in this largely treeless area, best times to go, weather, bears, fishing, wilderness camping, a...
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36.
Series:
Tracking the Wild Coomba
The Life of Legendary Skier Doug Coombs
Paperback
Robert Cocuzzo
9781680510447
$27.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Aug 04, 2016
"Doug Coombs had a huge impact on my life; much of my overall approach to mountains comes from his example. I am so grateful that, thanks to author Rob Cocuzzo, I now have the complete story of what influenced one of my biggest heroes." – Jeremy Jones, snowboarding legend“In the 1980s, I was lucky enough to be part of the Bozeman gang of ex-ski racers in one of the crucibles of the American steep skiing scene. Robert Cocuzzo accurately captures the amazing Doug and Emily Coombs that I knew then and the myriad of Coombs ski stories.” – Bruce Tre...
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37.
Series: Colorado Mountain Club Guide Books
The Essential Guide To Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Paperback
Charlie Winger
9780972441315
$28.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Jul 21, 2003
* Guidebook to hiking, biking, or climbing in the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains. * Details unlimited recreational opportunities for the park's 225,000 annual visitors * 210 color photographs and 40 color maps * Color-coded tabs and activity symbols for quick reference Nowhere else in North America do alpine tundra, tall forests of evergreen and aspen, and massive desert dunes meet so dramatically as in our nation's newest crown jewel. This book is the essential guide to one of the nation's newest national parks. Great Sand Dunes National...
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38.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2011
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9781933056739
$18.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 01, 2011
The venerable Alpine Clubs of the U.S. and Canada work together to compile rock and alpine climbing accidents from each year in the hope that mountaineers will learn from them and recreate more safely as a result. The arrival of the annual Accidents in North American Mountaineering in late summer is eagerly awaited by climbers. This annual handbook offers detailed reports on climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada in 2010. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of C...
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39.
Series:
Journey On the Crest
Walking 2600 Miles from Mexico to Canada
Paperback
Cindy Ross
9780898861464
$27.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 19, 2013
“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 WorldCindy 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 was a more rugged arena: the Pacific Crest Trail, a mostly mountainous, 2600-mile ro...
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40.
Series:
Rain Gardens For the Pacific Northwest
Design and Build Your Own
Paperback
Zsofia Pasztor
9781680510416
$35.95
GARDENING
Feb 26, 2017
Rain pounds the Pacific Northwest, gushing through dirty downspouts, across chemically treated lawns, over oily streets and through public storm drains into bays, rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands where nature struggles to survive among the pollutants. It’s a problem caused by population density and it’s one that you can help solve.Rain Gardens for the Pacific Northwest shows you how to trap and filter dirty water safely in your yard—and how to do that with a beautiful addition to your home. Zsofia Pasztor, a Certified Professional Horticu...
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41.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2002
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9780930410926
$15.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 13, 2002
Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details what happened and analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give mountaineers the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes.
42.
Series:
Accidents In North American Mountaineering, 2012
Rappeling: 5 Best Practices
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9781933056777
$18.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 05, 2012
Data and case studies on last year's climbing accidents throughout the U.S and Canada, including narratives and analyses - Chronicle of climbing accidents in North America - Tables that show demographic trends and causes of accidents - Analyses that provide "lessons learned' without laying blame - Listing of Mountain Rescue groups Jed Williamson, M.Ed. is the Immediate Past President of Sterling College in Vermont. He is co-author of the AEE Accreditation Standards for Adventure Programs, editor of Accidents in North American Moun...
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44.
Series:
Sixty Meters to Anywhere
Paperback
Brendan Leonard
9781680510409
$24.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
May 13, 2016
Sixty Meters to Anywhere Trailer - Live fromBrendan Leonard onVimeo.**CLICK HERE to sign up and download a free chapter fromSixty Meters to Anywhere** When Brendan Leonard finished substance abuse treatment at age 23, he was lost. He knew whatnot to do—not drink alcohol and not get arrested again. But no one had told him what it was that hecould do. He quickly realized that he had to reinvent himself, to find something other than alcohol and its social constructions to build his life around. A few years later, Brendan was sober and had complet...
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45.
Series: Colorado Mountain Club Guide Books
Colorado's Quiet Winter Trails
Paperback
Dave Muller
9780976052517
$31.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Jan 05, 2007
* Quiet winter trails, no snowmobiles allowed * Richly illustrated with four-color photos throughout * Maps and elevation profiles included If you have ever skied or snowshoed a Colorado backcountry route and had a snowmobile blast by you at just under the speed of sound, this is the guidebook for you. If you have ever parked at a trailhead and opened your door to the reek of over-reved gasoline engines, cheap stale beer, and cigarette smoke, this is the guidebook for you. Veteran author Dave Muller has identified and described 100 snowshoe an...
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46.
Series:
The American Alpine Journal 2013
The World's Most Significant Climbs
Paperback
The American Alpine Club
9781933056791
$50.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 09, 2013
The annual American Alpine Journal (AAJ), now in its 84th year, documents the world's most significant climbs and expeditions. - For the first time in its history, the AAJ will be printed in full color, throughout the book. - Feature articles by the world's leading climbers, including Alex Honnold, Freddie Wilkinson, Adam Ondra, Mike Libecki, and many more. - In-depth "Recon' section covering the history, recent climbing activity, and new-route potential of the Mt. Whitney area in California. - Expanded coverage of climbs in the United...
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48.
Series:
Scraping Heaven
A Family's Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail
Paperback
Cindy Ross
9781680510348
$27.95
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Mar 04, 2016
“Not only are readers given the opportunity to experience the sheer beauty and at times frightening dangers of the trail, but they also watch two children grow and learn to call the trail their home. Well written, captivating, and incredibly educational, this adventure is a lesson in the simplicity of life and the beauty of accomplishment.” —Publishers Weekly"This is both an epic adventure of the first order and the heartwarming story of the family who accomplished it." —San Francisco Chronicle Now available for the first time in paperback and...
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50.
Series: Best Hikes Colorado
The Best Rocky Mountain National Park Hikes
Paperback
The Colorado Mountain Club
9781937052058
$18.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 09, 2013
* Hikes chosen and reported on by experienced members of the Colorado Mountain Club * A wide variety of hikes, from family-and wheelchair-friendly to challenging and strenuous options for hardier trekkers * Fit in your pocket or daypack and feature color photos and maps throughout * Each guidebook provides twenty of the best hikes in the area they representShort and simple trails will bring hikers to beaver dams, mountain blueberries, and the autumn symphony of bugling elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. More demanding trails bring hikers to ...
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51.
Series: Climbing Guide
Olympic Mountains
A Climbing Guide
Paperback
Olympic Mountain Rescue
9780898862065
$35.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Mar 23, 2006
* Includes Alpine Rock, Crags and Sport Routes, and Bouldering sections * Historical and biographical anecdotes * GPS waypoints added for key route descriptions From the hard basalt lava peaks of Constance and The Brothers, to the high-angle faces of The Needles and Sawtooth Ridge, to the sandstone and vast glaciers of Mount Olympus, and hundreds of other mountains large and small.Olympic Mountains: A Climbing Guideis the definitive climbing guide authored by Olympic Mountain Rescue (OMR), a group of volunteers dedicated to saving lives ...
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52.
Series: Urban Trails
Urban Trails Bellingham
Chuckanut Mountains // Western Whatcom // Skagit Valley
Paperback
Craig Romano
9781680510249
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Jun 01, 2017
Urban Trails: Bellingham is aimed at those of us looking for an accessible nature outing—trails we can get to quickly, via public transportation or a short drive, that offer a quality outdoor experience without the need for special gear or major effort. These are trails perfect for families, first-time trail users, or athletes looking for a quick fix after work.Urban Trails: Bellingham focuses on the trails and parks in and around Bellingham, including the Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley. Features in this guidebook include:Trailhead direc...
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53.
Series:
Roof of the Rockies
A History of Colorado Mountaineering
Paperback
William M. Bueler
9780967146614
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Oct 31, 2000
* Includes maps, drawings, and historic photos-some never before published * The only complete history of exploring and climbing Colorado's mountains Colorado has some of the highest and most spectacular peaks in North America, and no other state has a longer or more bountiful mountaineering legacy. In this long-awaited revised edition of what has become a mountaineering classic, mountaineer and historian William M. Bueler brings this rich history to life with tales of great adventures in Colorado climbing. Combining solid research and enterta...
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54.
Series: Best Hikes Colorado
Best Estes Park Hikes
Paperback
Ward Luthi
9781937052041
$18.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Jun 28, 2013
Twenty of the best hikes near Estes Park, Colorado The Best Estes Park Hikes continues the series of best-selling pack guides published by CMC Press. The trails range from short, scenic, and wheelchair-accessible hikes near Estes Park to moderately difficult and even seriously challenging adventures. This fit-in-your-pocket guide will take you from the summit of Twin Sisters Peak, at 11,428 feet - with great walking through fragrant pine forests - to the gently meandering paved trail around Lake Estes, which affords panoramic views of Long's P...
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55.
Series: Mac's Field Guides
Mac's Field Guides: Northwest Coastal Fish
Paperback
Craig MacGowan
9780898862119
$8.95
NATURE
Dec 31, 1988
* Durable, inexpensive, fun to use nature identification guide * Great for taking on fishing outings * Created by a high-school science teacher This field guide for Northwest coastal fish is a fun, easy way to identify your catch. Bring it along in the boat or to the beach. The tough, lightweight laminated card can take abuse and is waterproof.Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North America. More than 1 millionMac's Guides have been sold!
56.
Series: Urban Trails
Urban Trails: Kitsap
Bainbridge Island/ Key Peninsula/ Bremerton/ Silverdale/ Gig Harbor
Paperback
Craig Romano
9781680510225
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sep 15, 2016
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:Trailhead directions that include public transit where avail...
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57.
Series:
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2003
Paperback
American Alpine Club
9780930410940
$15.00
SPORTS & RECREATION
Aug 05, 2003
Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, Accidents in North American Mountaineering details what happened and analyzes what went wrong in each situation to give mountaineers the opportunity to learn from others' mistakes.
58.
Series: Colorado Mountain Club Guide Books
Rocky Mountain Wildflowers
Paperback
James Ells, PH.D.
9781937052034
$18.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Apr 15, 2012
* Superb photos of the most "showy" Rocky Mountain wildflowers * Wildflowers from New Mexico up through Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Alberta. * Excellent descriptions by horticulturist Jim Ells The Rocky Mountains, from northern New Mexico through southern Alberta are collectively referred to as the "spine of the continent." Along the flanks of this spine you will find a starting array of stunningly beautiful wildflowers in the life zones from the foothills at 5,000 feet to alpine zone at 11,000 feet.Rocky Mountain Wildflowers is the aut...
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59.
Series: Mac's Field Guides
Mac's Field Guides: Northwest Coastal Invertebrates
Paperback
Craig MacGowan
9780898862126
$8.95
NATURE
Dec 31, 1988
* Great for kids, families, educators, and amateur naturalists * Waterproof and transportable for use in the field * Created by a high-school science teacher More than 1 millionMac's Field Guides have been sold -- in part because they're so easy to carry and use. This one is great for carrying through the tide pools and identifing what you find there. Keep them handy for extra fun at the beach.Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North A...
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60.
Series: Urban Trails
Urban Trails: San Francisco
Coastal Bluffs/ The Presidio/ Hilltop Parks & Stairways
Paperback
Alexandra Kenin
9781680510201
$24.95
SPORTS & RECREATION
Nov 15, 2016
• Full-color guide to 50 trails, many of them within city limits • Routes rated for fitness for walkers, runners, and hikers San Francisco is home to more than 800,000 residents and hosts more than 17 million business and leisure travelers each year. But few visitors—or locals, for that matter—realize that there are more than 220 premier parks and 70 miles of hiking trails in the city itself.Urban Trails: San Franciscois the only guide available that details so many trails within the boundaries of the city, including mainland San Francisco and...
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