* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years* Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks* Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach informationVolume 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 eas...

* A classic of mountaineering literature * Beckey's name is synonymous with mountaineering in Alaska, Canada and the western US * Peppered with personal anecdotes and unique photographs This biography of Alaska's Mount McKinley presents a complete history of one of the world's great mountains. Author and famed mountaineer Fred Beckey starts with McKinley's geology and covers early human history, from native associations with Denali to the influx of Russian fur traders and American prospect...

* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years* Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks* Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach informationThis is the volume one of three that Fred Beckey wrote for climbing in the Cascades. His Cascade Alpine Guide series is considered classic information from one of the nation's godfathers of Western climbing. Co...

Fred Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs is the magnum opus of the greatest American climber of the past century. Fred’s intimate, detailed knowledge of the mountains and climbs he chronicles here create an unparalleled guidebook and must-have for every climber’s bookshelf as well as a great read for any armchair adventurer. Filled with hand-drawn climbing topos, photos, narrative description, side notes and 40 extra climbs of note in each of the eight geographical regions. This ...

**Please note we have a few edits and updates for THE HIGH SIERRA: Peaks, Passes, Trails, 3rd Ed. Please download the edits HERE so your copy reflects the appropriate changes and additions. Thank you.**"The Sierra climbing bible" - The Los Angeles Times"The best field guide to the region." - Men's Journal"The guide to the Sierr...

National Geographic's flagship, best-selling guide covers all 59 national parks in the U.S. for nature and outdoor lovers everywhere. Intensive on-the-ground research, 300 photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information. Well-kn...

Instead of guiding travelers through the arduous task of hiking the entire PCT, the goal of this book is to help plan trips that incorporate hiking on the PCT in Northern California, whether hikers have just an afternoon to spare or want to escape for the entire weekend. The author's hike choices most often include the opportunity for a wilderness swim or a summit hike to take in outstanding views. Maps and elevation graphs were carefully produced using GPS data collected by the author whi...

Are you visiting Yosemite, Sequoia or Kings Canyon and would like to find out about sightseeing opportunities, hiking trails, scenic drives and other popular activities in the area? What To Do In Yosemite, Sequoia And Kings Canyon is an up-to-date guide with plenty of attraction listings, images and maps that will give you lots of ideas for your upcoming trip and help you get to know the area the way only locals do. 

[CLICK HERE to download three sample waterfall hike sections from Waterfall Lover's Guide Pacific Northwest]CLICK HERE_ to download three sample waterfall hike sections from Waterfall Lover_s Guide Pacific Northwest* At-a-glance table for selecting waterfalls by scenic rating, form, how to access, best season to go, and defining characteristics* 70 all-new waterfal...

CLICK HERE to download a sample from Washington ScramblesScrambles are for people who need to be on a mountain top, but don’t need a rope to get there!• An out-of-print guidebook completely redone and brought back by reader demand• 80 challenging, but non-technical, ascents in Washington, plus 5 traversesAlpine scrambling is a form of nontechnical mountaineering t...

The Creaky Knees Guide Arizona is a hiking guidebook filled with kinder, gentler trails. Here are 80 of the best easy-to-walk hikes throughout the state.Created for anyone who--regardless of age--can't or doesn't want to hike great distances over rough terrain to gain beautiful vistas and enjoy the wilderness. Most are day hikes, but there are a handful of backpack trips worthy of theCreaky Knees stamp of approval.Trails are divided into regions: G...

Arizona has famous and little known fishing. Waters flow through desert, forest, lava fields, red rocks and canyons. Learn where to go and how to fish 24 fly fishing waters including mountain trout streams and lakes, bass waters and reservoirs. Top Arizona Fly Fishing Waters, Bartlett Reservoir, Black River, East & West Forks (upper river), Black River (lower river), Canyon Creek, Chevelon Canyon Lake, Christmas Tree Lake, Colorado River (Lees Ferry), Crescent Lake, Earl Park Lake, Lake Ma...