Mountaineers Books: 338 books
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...
by Stephen Whitney
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 1996
* Illustrated with more than 60 full-color illustration plates * The only field guide of its kind for this popular destination * Completely updated, compact volume If you've ever marveled at the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, you've probably thought about taking an up close and personal look at...
by Rob Sandelin, Stephen Whitney
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2004
* More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification
* Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification
* Handy color tabs for easy access, and quick reference index on back cover
Don't just call it a mushroom when it's a golden chanterelle; know your screech...
Sea Kayaking
Basic Skills, Paddling Techniques, and Expedition Planning
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2012
CLICK HERE to download the section on sea kayaking "Safety: Self & Assisted Rescue" from Sea Kayaking* Features 130 demonstrative photographs and 30 charts and illustrations * Written by a veteran paddling coach and expert in kayak stroke efficiency * Advice from expert contributors throughout...
Real Gardens Grow Natives
Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2014
The Green Vine
A Guide to West Coast Sustainable, Organic, and Biodynamic Wineries
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2013
CLICK HERE to download the first two chapters from The Green Vine * A charismatic guide to understanding environmentally-friendly wines — from defining labels to reviewing vineyard practices* Features personally-tested profiles of sustainable wines that everyone needs to try* California, Washington,...
Front Yard Forager
Identifying, Collecting, and Cooking the 30 Most Common Urban Weeds
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2013
CLICK HERE to download the first two chapters from The Front Yard Forager
* It doesn't get any more local than your own front yard!
* Delicious and nutritious original recipes featuring horsetail, wild fennel, chickweed, and more
* Many weeds pack a greater nutritional punch than store-bought...
Backyard Roots
Lessons on Living Local from 35 Urban Farmers
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2013
CLICK HERE to download two urban farming profiles from Backyard Roots (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) * An inspiring book that features 35 urban farmers from Northern California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia * Stories, advice and...
Bicycling the Pacific Coast
A Complete Route Guide, Canada to Mexico
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2005
More than a meticulously detailed route, this is an adventure highlighting what to see and explore along the way. Everything you need to know about each day's ride is included: from tunnel- riding strategies to where to buy a new derailer, from one-of-a-kind museums along the way to side trips to lonely...
Fragile Edge
A Personal Portrait of Loss on Everest
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2008
An intimate story of personal cost, risk, and loss in the mountaineering world.
Through A Land Of Extremes
The Littledales of Central Asia
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2011
On August 4, 1895, at a 19,000 foot pass on the north side of Goring La in Tibet, only 48 miles from Lhasa, a 43-year-old Englishman, his 55-year-old wife, and a fox terrier confronted over 150 Tibetans armed with primitive matchlocks. The Englishman was St. George Littledale. His wife, Teresa, had shared...
Challenge of Rainier
A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies on
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2011
A classic history about an iconic mountain by one of the nation s great mountaineersOriginally published in 1971, THE CHALLENGE OF RAINIER is a classic in mountaineering reference and literature, long considered the definitive work on the climbing history of Mount Rainier. As a chronicler of significant...
by Ballards
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2003
* Winner of the 2003 Barbara Savage Miles from Nowhere Award * A blend of romance, humor, and adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail* Written in "he said/she said" alternating chapters, this young couple each tell their own story
Wilderness Navigation
Finding Your Way Using Map, Compass, Altimeter, & GPS
Language: English
Release Date: October 24, 2010
A classic handbook for learning to navigate-extensively updated to include the newest trends and devices* GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of GPS receivers now available * Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers, along with additional information on...