Wilderness Press: 139 books
by Craig R. Carey
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Named for the Spanish padres who established a network of missions along California's southern and central coasts, the Los Padres National Forest is the second-largest National Forest in the state, encompassing approximately 1,950,000 acres -- nearly half of which is federally-designated wilderness.
Hiking...
Backpacking California
Mountain, Foothill, Coastal and Desert Adventures in the Golden State
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2010
Backpacking California is a collection of more than 70 of the most intriguing backpacking adventures in Wilderness Press's home territory of California. With contributions from more than a dozen Wilderness Press authors, the book describes routes ranging from one night to one week. Backpacking novices...
Hiking and Backpacking Big Sur
A Complete Guide to the Trails of Big Sur, Ventana Wilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
This is the most detailed guide to hiking and backpacking in Big Sur. Explore the endless hiking and backpacking possibilities in 75 trips (plus numerous side trips) on the rugged coastline and isolated backcountry trails of Big Sur, Ventana Wilderness, and Silver Peak Wilderness. Stretching 90 miles...
Trinity Alps & Vicinity: Including Whiskeytown, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Areas
A Hiking and Backpacking Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2010
The Trinity Alps mountain range in the northwest corner of California forms a rugged divide, tucked between the Coast Ranges and the Cascades in a half-million acres of wilderness. Nearby Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Russian Wilderness, and Castle Crags Wilderness all offer miles of trails...
Joy of Backpacking
Your complete guide to attaining pure happiness in the outdoors
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2015
A comprehensive guide covering every aspect of how to backpack--from planning a first trip to advanced wilderness travel. For those new to the activity, longtime backpacker and author Brian Beffort covers the fundamentals, with sections on trip planning, gear, backcountry nutrition and cooking, navigation,...
Sierra North
Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2005
Now in its 9th edition, the completely updated and revised Sierra North showcases new trips and old favorites in regions such as Desolation Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness, the proposed Castle Peak Wilderness, and the world-famous Yosemite National Park.
One Night Wilderness: Portland
Quick and Convenient Backcountry Getaways within Three Hours of the City
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2010
Surrounded by old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and water in nearly all its forms--from the ocean to alpine lakes, glaciers to waterfalls--the Portland area is a short jaunt from boundless adventure opportunities, many of which can be taken in just one night. This book covers the best one- (and...
Trails of the Angeles
100 Hikes in the San Gabriels
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2013
The rugged San Gabriel Mountains, rising starkly from the edge of the Los Angeles Basin, provide a sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city and its surroundings. Angelinos across the county (a population of almost 10 million), as well as visitors from out of state, welcome the opportunity...
One Night Wilderness: San Francisco Bay Area
Quick and Convenient Backpacking Trips within Two Hours of San Francisco
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Hundreds of parks, preserves, and protected open spaces infuse the San Francisco Bay Area with a world of unparalleled natural wonder. Straddling a remarkable range of geographic and ecological diversity, it provides avenues for adventure in all terrains, seasons, and environments. An overnight journey...
The Trail Hound's Handbook
Your Family Guide to Hiking with Dogs
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Truly Great Adventures Begin with a Best Friend at Your Side
It’s a great big wonderful world out there—so big that most young hikers, experienced or not, would do well to enlist the help of a capable guide. Enter the family dog. Husky or half-pint, lapdog or Labrador, your dog was born...
Sierra South
Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2006
This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.
Backpacking Washington
From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
Now completely updated for a second edition, Backpacking Washington remains the only comprehensive guide to all of the Evergreen State's best extended backpacking trips. Ranging from three days to two weeks, these 28 adventures visit every corner of the state, including the wild beaches of the Olympic...
by Robert Beymer, Louis Dzierzak
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2009
With thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler's paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses...
by Robert Beymer, Louis Dzierzak
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2009
With thousands of lakes and streams, over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 160 miles of portage trails, and 2000 campsites, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a true paddler's paradise. Extending nearly 150 miles in northern Minnesota along the Canadian border, the wilderness area encompasses...