Mountaineers Books imprint: 296 books
Northwest Foraging
The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2011
CLICK HERE to download the section on foraging for field mustard with four sample recipes from *Northwest Foraging *
* Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike
* More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described
*Poisonous plants...
by Ralph Hopkins, Lindy Hopkins
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2000
* 50 hikes reveal Colorado's geologic history and diversity * Trailside Geology section offers advice for practical study on the trail Erupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand...
by Lisa Densmore
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2005
CLICK HERE to download the difficult hike in New Hampshire up "Smarts Mountain" and the easy hike in Vermont around "Abbey Pond" from Best Hikes with Dogs New Hampshire & Vermont* New Hamshire and Vermont trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends*...
Way Out There
Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• The author is a distinguished member of the Explorers Club
• The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable
• Lively stories of remote treks around the world
Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris’s extraordinary exploits while backpacking...
Swallowed by the Great Land
And Other Dispatches From Alaska's Frontier
Language: English
Release Date: August 5, 2015
CLICK HERE to download a free sample from Swallowed by the Great Land “Seth Kantner illuminates an Alaska most of us will never know.” –Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever and The Voyage of the Narwhal • Nonfiction short stories that pull you into the lives of those living in an otherworldly...
Sandstone Spine
Seeking the Anasazi on the First Traverse of the Comb Ridge
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2006
* A cultural pilgrimage as well as an athletic one
* Story blends personal adventure, middle-aged angst, the beauty of a landscape, history of exploration, and mysteries of the rise and fall of an ancient culture
* By a critically acclaimed travel and adventure writer also famous for his exploits...
Live! From Death Valley
Dispatches from America's Low Point
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2013
CLICK HERE to download the first three chapters from Live! From Death Valley“Eloquently written, Soennichsen’s book is a triumph of reportage reminiscent of McPhee.” —Publishers Weekly* A compelling narrative about one of the most mysterious places on Earth by acclaimed nonfiction...
Lighting Out
A Golden Year in Yosemite
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2015
CLICK HERE to download sample chapters from Lighting Out “The contrast between the slacker-climbing crowd and the New Age poseurs is enhanced by a wonderfully deadpan writing style that is rarely too technical for those unfamiliar with the sport. Highly recommended.” — Library Journal...
Cross Country Skiing
Building Skills For Fun and Fitness
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
· Technique demonstrated in step-by-step photos · Special learning activities reinforce instruction · Sidebars for trouble-shooting common problems and matching technique to terrain and snow conditions · Tips for engaging the family From the first time you step into your bindings to mastering...
Mountain Travel & Rescue
National Ski Patrol's Manual for Mountain Rescue
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2012
CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Backcountry Medicine" from Mountain Travel & Rescue (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) Completely updated and expanded official rescue workbook of the National Ski Patrol, now available to other wilderness...
Cycling the Great Divide
From Canada to Mexico on North America's Premier Long-Distance Mountain Bike Route
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2013
Mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Cyclists dream of and plan for this life-list trip that starts in Banff, Alberta and rolls through 2,745 miles of wild mountainous beauty all the way to...
High Infatuation
A Climber's Guide To Love and Gravity
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2011
Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside--and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university...
Forget Me Not
A Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
"Forget Me Not will stay with your forever. It is a beautifully written story of great love, great daring, great loss, and great recovery. Most of all, it is a story of great courage." - Tom Brokaw "Forget Me Not is a moving tribute, written with candor and grace, that warms the heart...
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
Includes expanded and updated information on technical improvements and safety
New sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented
Larger format with more photographs
Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses,...