Mountaineers Books

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the park we have published the fourth edition of one of our best-selling guidebooks, and we've published it in full color. From the short Paradise flower trails of Alta Vista and Nisqually Vista to the 9-mile grunt up to the summit base camp at...

Thousands of hikers, boaters and skiers have used previous editions of this classic guide to explore Southcentral Alaska's finest backcountry. Completely updated and revised, the fourth edition is the handiest resource yet for exploring the region. This rewarding mix of woodland and tundra hikes, float trips, and winter excursions includes...

This intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain including rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude-approximately 5000 meters (16,000 feet) and lower. The technical protection systems are covered, of course. But 30 years of alpine climbing experience has convinced the authors that mastery-and safety-lie in...

This guide is for climbers with busy lives who want to make the most of their time on the rock. Trips can be completed in a day or two: most approaches are short, drive time from urban centers is noted, and estimated climbing times range from a few minutes to...

For many years, A Climber's Guide to the Teton Range has been the first choice for climbers of all levels of experience looking for comprehensive information on this popular destination. Now completely updated, this guide covers approximately 800 routes and more than 200 peaks. You'll find complete route descriptions with...

The beauty of the Columbia Highlands is subtle. It's measured by rays of sunlight filtering through a cathedral forest of ancient pines; a golden hillside teeming with deer; in the soft breezes that whistle through shiny snags. It's cherished for its vastness, its lack of human intervention, its rejuvenating properties,...

This handsome guide is full of charts and easy-to-find information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike. And once you're on the trail, you'll enjoy the sidebars on flora and fauna, and historical highlights that accompany many of the routes. There is a full-color front map and then...

Telemark and Parallel Techniques for All Conditions, 3rd Edition Incorporating the best and most recent techniques from both alpine and Nordic skiing, Free-heel Skiing presents skiers with the latest methods for tackling the full range of terrain and snow. Everything from beginning turns to advanced telemark techniques is covered, along...

Prevention, Survival, Rescue, and Treatment, 2nd Edition Hikers, skiers, climbers, hunters, fishermen, bicyclists, and lost children-all are potentially at risk of hypothermia or other cold injuries including frostbite and trenchfoot. Cold water immersion is also a major cause of death in boating accidents. Yet as shown in anecdotes from the...

Craig Luebben has taught rock climbing basics to hundreds of clients and has conducted self-rescue clinics across the U.S. Here he presents the most common foot positions, hand grips, and body positions and how to use them precisely, from the smear to the crimp to the twistlock. Going beyond static...

Alpine Routes, Sport Climbs, & Crag Climbs For years, climbers have consulted Selected Climbs in the Cascades for the region's finest, most enjoyable, most aesthetic climbs. This follow-up volume, with all-new routes, details a similar mix of walk-ups, snow climbs, scrambles, wilderness alpine routes, hard rock climbs, ice climbs, and...

Trad and Sport Routes from 5.0 to 5.10a This guide is for climbers with busy lives who want to make the most of their time on the rock. Most approaches are short, drive time from urban centers is noted, and estimated climbing times range from a few minutes to a...

Whether seeking out Saguaro cactus forests or prehistoric cliff dwellings, hikers will find some of the finest scenery in the Southwest. This classic guide features the best trails for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. 110 color photos and 101 color maps Distance, level of difficulty and seasonal considerations...

With this book, Stephen Whitney shows that there is much more to the story of the Grand Canyon than just spectacular geology. It thoroughly explores the Canyon's diversity of life, and thoughtful voyages will to have it close at hand. Fully updated second edition The only comprehensive field guide of...

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructors Mike Wood and Colby Coombs have teamed up to write this definitive climbing book targeting the more experienced climber. This is the ultimate guidebook for every climber intending to scale the mountains of one of the nation's last best wild places. Alaska: A Climbing...

This handy volume will help your family get the most out of the wide variety of recreation opportunities offered by Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! From water sports to backcountry camping, you'll find activities to match every experience level, plus recommendations for those who prefer to simply take in...

The Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters, 2nd Edition No more myths. No more rumors. No more horror stories. Backcountry Bear Basics, 2nd Edition provides tested strategies to help you avoid conflict with black bears and grizzlies. Bear expert Dave Smith gives you the basics-like how to choose a good...

Snowboarding - you've got the basics down, now you want to break out beyond the resorts to the deep powder, steep challenges, and solitude of the backcountry. Prepare yourself for the ride of your life with Backcountry Snowboarding. Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D. is an expert snowboarder who's also a specialist...

Thoroughly updated and revised. Easy-to-use new edition reorganizes the parks into 12 travel regions. From mountains to deserts, towering redwoods to endless beaches, California's state parks contain more natural variety than the parks of any other state. Whether you're packing hiking boots or a picnic basket, ski poles or a...

Columbia River to Stevens Pass: Climbing & High Routes, 3rd Edition The long-awaited revision of Fred Beckey's comprehensive and indispensable climbing guide is here at last. The first volume in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series, Columbia River to Stevens Pass features expert information on more than 300 climbing and...

Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass Volume II in the classic "Cascade Alpine Guide" series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume covers the middle of the Cascade Range, from the foothills east of Puget Sound to Lake Chelan. You'll find geographical,...

The Traveler's Guide to Cheap, Healthy Cooking On a 26-month backpacking journey that took him through Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Germany, Mike Hedley had an epiphany: he was spending too much of his "adventure" money on food. Surely there was a cheaper-and healthier-alternative to the "two-minute" noodles, canned pastas,...

This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities, and interests who wish to improve their performance. It is for weekend warriors who enjoy 5.6s yet desire to lead 5.10s, and for mountaineers interested in moving faster at altitude. It is for ice climbers who want to move more efficiently...

This handbook provides programs for strength, balance, agility, and aerobic fitness. Includes practical exercises required to excel in each sport, with step-by-step photos. Built on the principals of functional conditioning: training your muscles and aerobic system in ways that mimic how you actually use them Written by a team of...

Expert instruction for the beginner to intermediate rock climber. Authored by Craig Luebben, an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified rock guide Comprehensive instruction in top roping, sport climbing, traditional climinb, and bouldering Step-by-step technique illustrated in more than 300 photos Learning exercises reinforces key skills Emphasizes safety procedures Paperback;...