Mountaineers Books imprint: 296 books
Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska
Anchorage Area, Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Hikes within driving distance of Anchorage and its environs
100 day hikes, from iconic to beginner to lung-burner!
Day Hiking: Southcentral Alaska features 100 day hikes in the populous region around the Greater Anchorage area. Starting with the immense and accessible Chugach State Park, the guide...
Kilimanjaro & East Africa
A Climbing and Trekking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2006
* More than 50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs
* Includes information of travel to and from East Africa and the major trekking and climbing destinations
* Also includes the standard trekking route on Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro's nearly 15,000-foot neighboring peak, and...
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The Complete Hiking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2019
100 hikes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, including the newly protected Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley
Mix of day hikes and classic backpacking routes
Stunning, oversized full-color guide
The lush Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington’s Central Cascades contains a plethora...
Paddling Southern Maine
Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 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...
by Jennifer Chambers
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
* A range of easy to challenging hikes for kids of all ages and within a 2-hour drive of the DC area * Most hikes feature water, rocks, historical sites, natural areas, or parks—all fun to explore! * Lots of tips and tricks for hiking with kids Best Hikes with Kids: Washington DC the Beltway & Beyond...
Pickets and Dead Men
Seasons on Rainier
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2009
* A women's perspective on the macho world of climbing rangers * Rescues, egos, and breakfast burritos on Mt. Rainier Being a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier proved to be a life-altering experience for Bree Loewen. As one of only a handful of women on staff, Bree fought to prove herself among men...
by Ivo Lucchitta
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2001
* Other titles in the series are extremely popular * All necessary geologic terms are defined * Written at a level easy for readers to understand Arizona's geology is complex and its landscape varied. Yet, with Hiking Arizona's Geology as a companion, curious hikers with little or no background in...
Olympic Mountains Trail Guide
National Park and National Forest
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2000
* Completely redesigned for easier use * Includes five new hikes, more photos, and expanded route descriptions * "The best book for trail descriptions in the Olympics." - The San Francisco Chronicle With its moss-draped rain forests, alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers, and snow-capped mountains,...
Lightning Strikes
Staying Safe Under Stormy Skies
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
* Practical safety strategies for everyone who recreates or works outdoors
* A quick, highly-informative read with interesting anecdotes, myths, and lore about lightning
* Written by award-winning author and meteorologist Jeff Renner
Discover the risks of thunder, thunderstorm winds, lightning,...
Waterfall Lover's Guide to Northern California
More than 300 Waterfalls from the North Coast to the Southern Sierra
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2006
* Northern CA waterfalls reached by car, on foot, or by canoe or raft * Falls rated from one to five stars for their appeal * At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season, and waterfall type * Organized according to highway routes and popular day trip...
75 Scrambles in Oregon
Best Non-technical Ascents
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2005
You can scramble to the top of most Oregon mountain peaks and this guidebook will show you how
Yosemite National Park
Adventuring with Kids
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Best bets for kids, trail and camping info, park tips, and non-hiking adventures
Suggests 3-, 5-, and 7-day family vacation itineraries
Spot 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...
Thirst
2600 Miles to Home
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2019
By age 25, Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)—a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet. A few years later,...
Urban Trails: San Francisco
Coastal Bluffs/ The Presidio/ Hilltop Parks & Stairways
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 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...