Mountaineers Books imprint: 296 books
The Bar Mitzvah and Beast
One Family's Cross-Country Ride of Passage by Bike
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2012
CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from The Bar Mitzvah & The Beast* A light-hearted and hilarious memoir of an ordinary family’s extraordinary cross-country bike adventure* Kids fighting, equipment breaking, characters popping up around each turn -- all the good cycling material is...
Going Higher
Oxygen, Man, and Mountains
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2005
* Cutting-edge information on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat altitude illness and hypoxia in everyday life
* Interweaves fascinating research discoveries with dramatic first-person accounts
* Authored by a celebrated mountaineer and physician who pioneered research in the field
From the...
Fiva
An Adventure that Went Wrong
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from Fiva
“A wonderful, nostalgic, gripping, classic yarn with great humour.” —Joe simpson, author of Touching the Void
* A classic tale of how youthful bravado leads to serious trouble
* Winner, Mountain Literature Award, Banff Festival...
by Kathy Schrenk
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
85 fun and interesting hikes chosen for children ages 10 and under
Most outings are less than 5 miles and have less than 1000 feet of elevation gain
Includes activities to keep kids engaged on the trail
The mother of three young children, Kathy Schrenk formed a social media group for parents who...
Glacier National Park
Adventuring with Kids
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2018
With this guide in hand, families won’t risk having their “Going-to-the-Sun” drive end up feeling more like “Going-to-the-Dark-Side” with grumpy, bored children. Instead they’ll be able to keep the whole family happy and ready for adventure!
• Fun for all ages in one of America’s most...
Snowshoe Routes
Oregon
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2001
* Oregon has experienced explosive growth in recreational snowshoeing over the past several years
* Snowshoe Routes Washington sold over 10,000 copies
* Many Oregon snowshoe routes begin and end in maintained Sno-Parks, facilitating accessibility throughout the winter
Snowshoe Routes: Oregon...
75 Classic Rides Colorado
The Best Road Biking Routes
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2015
• Includes rides ranging from easy to epic • Features rides within easy distance from population centers, plus 2 multiple-day trips and 1 cross-state tour • Free, downloadable turn-by-turn cue sheets for each ride Jason Sumner was on his way to becoming a pro sports reporter when he happened to...
The Adventure Gap
Changing the Face of the Outdoors
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2014
"An important new book about a crucial challenge facing the conservation movement" -- Spencer Black, vice president, Sierra Club
•*Chronicles the first all-African American summit attempt on Denali, the highest point in North America
•*Part adventure story, part history, and part argument...
Camping Washington
The Best Public Campgrounds for Tensts and RVs-Rated and Reviewed
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
• More than 600 campgrounds • Now includes private campgrounds in areas where public facilities are lacking • New photographs throughout and greater detail on individual campsites You’re planning an outing and gathering your gear or hitching up the trailer. To find the perfect campground you...
by Yvonne Prater
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 1982
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 1982
* Filled with historical photographs * Includes excerpts from diaries, newspaper files, community histories, and personal interviews The highway through Washington's Cascades at Snoqualmie Pass is one of the most heavily used mountain transportation routes in the country. Yet, within sight of its concrete...
Fit By Nature
The AdventX Twelve-Week Outdoor Fitness Program
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2013
* Detailed 12-week program applicable for all levels of fitness * No gym or equipment needed to participate——just access to the outdoors * Measurable milestones and easy-to-follow fitness routines to keep you on track * Written by award-winning fitness coach and mountain guide John Colver Forget...
Trekking Peru
A Traveler's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017
• 30 detailed treks—from approachable 1–2 day walks to challenging, extended treks • Includes geography, geology, climate, culture, economy, and more • Detailed information on passports, communications, and other travel needs Among the most dynamic travel destinations in South America, Peru...
Discovering Seattle Parks
A Local's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Linnea Westerlind has visited each of Seattle’s 426 city parks, an effort which she documented on her blog, YearofSeattleParks.com—making her the absolutely perfect person to guide you to just the right park for your picnic, an outing with the kids, family reunion, or simply a fun new place to...
Biking Puget Sound
60 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2014
• More than 50% new photos throughout • 60 rides total, up from the original 50, chosen for their interest, beauty, and safety • Read & Ride—downloadable cue sheets! Nothing beats riding a bike on a sunny day, and this popular cycling guidebook has been lovingly updated with more fun than...