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The Winter Army

The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America's Elite Alpine Warriors

by Maurice Isserman ...

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SKIING HISTORY ASSOCIATION'S ULLR AWARD, the epic true story of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, whose elite soldiers broke the last line of German defenses in Italy’s mountains in 1945, spearheading the Allied advance to the Alps and final victory.At the start of World War II, the US Army had two cavalry divisions—and no mountain troops. The German Wehrmacht, in ... Read more

$7.99 USD

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SKIING HISTORY ASSOCIATION'S ULLR AWARD, the epic true story of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, whose elite soldiers broke the last line of German defenses in Italy’s mountains in 1945, spearheading the Allied advance to the Alps and final victory.At the start of World War II, the US Army had two cavalry divisions—and no mountain troops. The German Wehrmacht, in
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk

The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

by Ben Montgomery ...

Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times and she did it all after the age of 65. This is the first and only biography of Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, who became a hiking celebrity in the 1950s and '60s. She appeared on TV with Groucho Marx and Art Linkletter, and on the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Emma Gatewood was the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone, as well as the first person—man or woman—to walk it twice and three times and she did it all after the age of 65. This is the first and only biography of Grandma Gatewood, as the reporters called her, who became a hiking celebrity in the 1950s and '60s. She appeared on TV with Groucho Marx and Art Linkletter, and on the
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The Basis of the Motion Picture 127 Hours

by Aron Ralston ...

One of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told -- Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home.It started out as a simple hike in the Utah canyonlands on a warm Saturday afternoon. For Aron Ralston, a twenty-seven-year-old mountaineer and outdoorsman, a walk into the remote Blue ... Read more

$14.99 USD

One of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told -- Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home.It started out as a simple hike in the Utah canyonlands on a warm Saturday afternoon. For Aron Ralston, a twenty-seven-year-old mountaineer and outdoorsman, a walk into the remote Blue
... Read more
Minus 148 Degrees

First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley

by Art Davidson ...

This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty. -The Wall Street JournalI couldn't lay it down until it was all finished (12:40 a.m.!)... A fascinating and beautifully-written story. -Bradford Washburn* One of National Geographic Adventure's The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time* Spring 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty. -The Wall Street JournalI couldn't lay it down until it was all finished (12:40 a.m.!)... A fascinating and beautifully-written story. -Bradford Washburn* One of National Geographic Adventure's The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time* Spring 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of
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A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count

Tips and Tricks for Every Hike

by Steven Lowe ...

A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count was written by an avid outdoorsman, for those interested in knowing how a Gram Weenie thinks. If you are interested in lightening your pack a few ounces at a time, this book covers that very subject. Steven Lowe discusses how he used to pack for a trip and how he learned from the so-called experts.” After following their advice, he ended up with a ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A Backpacker's Guide to Making Every Ounce Count was written by an avid outdoorsman, for those interested in knowing how a Gram Weenie thinks. If you are interested in lightening your pack a few ounces at a time, this book covers that very subject. Steven Lowe discusses how he used to pack for a trip and how he learned from the so-called experts.” After following their advice, he ended up with a
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Girl in the Woods

A Memoir

by Aspen Matis ...

Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Girl in the Woods is Aspen Matis's exhilarating true-life adventure of hiking from Mexico to Canada—a coming of age story, a survival story, and a triumphant story of overcoming emotional devastation. On her second night of college, Aspen was raped by a fellow student. Overprotected by her parents who discouraged her from telling of the attack, Aspen was confused and ashamed. Dealing with a
... Read more
From Snow to Ash

Solitude, soul-searching and survival on Australia's toughest hiking trail

by Anthony Sharwood ...

At the start of the hellish, fiery Australian summer of 2019/20, Walkley Award-winning journalist and suburban dad Anthony Sharwood set off on a journey. Abandoning his post on a busy news website to clear his mind, he solo-trekked the Australian Alps Walking Track, Australia's most gruelling and breathtakingly beautiful mainland hiking trail, which traverses the entirety of the legendary High ... Read more

$9.99 USD

At the start of the hellish, fiery Australian summer of 2019/20, Walkley Award-winning journalist and suburban dad Anthony Sharwood set off on a journey. Abandoning his post on a busy news website to clear his mind, he solo-trekked the Australian Alps Walking Track, Australia's most gruelling and breathtakingly beautiful mainland hiking trail, which traverses the entirety of the legendary High
... Read more
A Bark In The Park-Florida Panhandle: The 20 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog

by Doug Gelbert ...

The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more. ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Florida Panhandle is a great place to hike with your dog. Within a short drive your dog can explore lush forests, trot down sandy trails, or hike for miles and never lose sight of the water. This book describes the 20 best outings you can find with your best trail pal. While walking the dog, you'll get generous helpings of history, botany, geology, and more.
... Read more
100 Classic Hikes: Northern California

Sierra Nevada, Cascades, Klamath Mountains, North Coast and Wine Country, San Francisco Bay Area

by John Soares ...

An update of the popular and gorgeous full-color guidebook to Northern California’s most iconic hikesDiscover a mother lode of outdoor treasures in this completely revised and updated fourth edition of 100 Classic Hikes in Northern California from expert hiker John Soares. A blend of favorite trails and explorations of lesser-known wildlands, these 100 hikes take you to unforgettable mountain ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An update of the popular and gorgeous full-color guidebook to Northern California’s most iconic hikesDiscover a mother lode of outdoor treasures in this completely revised and updated fourth edition of 100 Classic Hikes in Northern California from expert hiker John Soares. A blend of favorite trails and explorations of lesser-known wildlands, these 100 hikes take you to unforgettable mountain
... Read more
Hiking Oregon

A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures

by Lizann Dunegan ...

Series series State Hiking Guides Series
Experience 48 of the best hikes in Oregon. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers. ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Experience 48 of the best hikes in Oregon. This one-of-a-kind guidebook will take outdoor enthusiasts on hikes along rugged, rocky coastline to historic lighthouses; through scented, sagebrush high desert and magnificent lava plains; to the tops of volcanic peaks; past cascading waterfalls; and alongside wild and scenic rivers.
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Backpacking Idaho

From Alpine Peaks to Desert Canyons

by Douglas Lorain ...

Series series Backpacking
Traverse 25 carefully crafted backpacking trips to some of the most magnificent landscapes in Idaho.A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of vast size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, glimpse wildlife, and explore some of North America’s most amazing scenery. The state’s mountains boast great weather: fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies ... Read more

$13.69 USD

Traverse 25 carefully crafted backpacking trips to some of the most magnificent landscapes in Idaho.A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of vast size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, glimpse wildlife, and explore some of North America’s most amazing scenery. The state’s mountains boast great weather: fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies
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Trekking Chamonix to Zermatt

The classic Walker's Haute Route

by Kev Reynolds ...

Experience the dramatic Pennine Alps as you trek from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Walker’s Haute Route, also known as the Chamonix to Zermatt trek. This iconic journey links Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, traversing towering peaks, wildflower meadows, and remote alpine hamlets. Discover a landscape shaped by centuries of mountain tradition, with welcoming mountain huts, picturesque ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Experience the dramatic Pennine Alps as you trek from Chamonix to Zermatt on the legendary Walker’s Haute Route, also known as the Chamonix to Zermatt trek. This iconic journey links Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, traversing towering peaks, wildflower meadows, and remote alpine hamlets. Discover a landscape shaped by centuries of mountain tradition, with welcoming mountain huts, picturesque
... Read more
Washington's Channeled Scablands Guide

Explore and Recreate Along the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

by John Soennichsen ...

Explore Washington's canyons of Ice Age wonders -- great trails, stunning scenery, and amazing history* Comprehensive guide to a fascinating region rich with history and recreational access to camping, hiking, fishing, and more* The Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail was designated by the National Park Service in 2009. Once completed, the Trail will connect interpretive facilities, signage, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Explore Washington's canyons of Ice Age wonders -- great trails, stunning scenery, and amazing history* Comprehensive guide to a fascinating region rich with history and recreational access to camping, hiking, fishing, and more* The Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail was designated by the National Park Service in 2009. Once completed, the Trail will connect interpretive facilities, signage,
... Read more
Wild Yosemite

25 Tales of Adventure, Nature, and Exploration

Edited by Susan M. Neider ...

An ideal gift for lovers of nature.This beautiful literary collection explores the spectacular natural features of Yosemite through the eyes of some of America’s most notable and extraordinarily talented writers. In 1851, Lafayette Bunnell chronicled his travels with the Mariposa Battalion, the first non-natives to visit Yosemite Valley. Following in his footsteps, Theodore Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An ideal gift for lovers of nature.This beautiful literary collection explores the spectacular natural features of Yosemite through the eyes of some of America’s most notable and extraordinarily talented writers. In 1851, Lafayette Bunnell chronicled his travels with the Mariposa Battalion, the first non-natives to visit Yosemite Valley. Following in his footsteps, Theodore Roosevelt, Ralph Waldo
... Read more
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul

Including Hikes In and Around the Twin Cities

by Tom Watson ...

Series series 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
This decisive guide to day hikes in the Twin Cities' area just got better. Within the seven county "metro" area that encompasses the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul lies a network of hundreds of miles of trails. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul by Tom Watson showcases the region's main attractions and personality. Some of these trails are broad, paved corridors through ... Read more

$12.99 USD

This decisive guide to day hikes in the Twin Cities' area just got better. Within the seven county "metro" area that encompasses the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul lies a network of hundreds of miles of trails. 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Minneapolis and St. Paul by Tom Watson showcases the region's main attractions and personality. Some of these trails are broad, paved corridors through
... Read more
Best Hiking in Central Colorado around Aspen, Marble, Leadville, Buena Vista and Crested Butte

by Diane Greer ...

Updated and Revised in 2019 - An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's best hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains in central Colorado around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville. The Sawatch and Elk Mountain ranges offer the quintessential Rocky Mountain hiking experience with the trails that take you above timberline to beautiful mountain ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Updated and Revised in 2019 - An opinionated guide to the best hikes in one of Colorado's best hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains in central Colorado around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville. The Sawatch and Elk Mountain ranges offer the quintessential Rocky Mountain hiking experience with the trails that take you above timberline to beautiful mountain
... Read more
What We Owe to Ourselves

a 500-mile hike on the Colorado Trail

by Nic Antoinette ...

What happens when you don't want the same things that everyone around you seems to want? How lonely is a life lived off the traditional path?In August 2021, after years of grieving a divorce, living in a tiny van, and grappling with pandemic isolation, lapsed hiker Nic Antoinette set out to walk all 491 miles of the Colorado Trail.It had been more than two years since her last long-distance hike ... Read more

$6.99 USD

What happens when you don't want the same things that everyone around you seems to want? How lonely is a life lived off the traditional path?In August 2021, after years of grieving a divorce, living in a tiny van, and grappling with pandemic isolation, lapsed hiker Nic Antoinette set out to walk all 491 miles of the Colorado Trail.It had been more than two years since her last long-distance hike
... Read more
Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs

31 Spectacular Hikes in the Southern California Desert Resort Area

by Laura Randall ...

Series series Five-Star Trails
A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area.Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs ... Read more

$11.59 USD

A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area.Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs
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Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

One Woman's Journey

by Jennifer A. Hanson ...

5 States, 148 Hiking Days, 25 Supply Points, 130 Maps A how-to adventure for both armchair and real-life hikers. Foreword by Steve Dudley, Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. An avid outsoorswoman, West Point graduate and former Captain in the U.S. Army, Jennifer Hanson — with her husband Greg Allen — set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together ... Read more

$4.99 USD

5 States, 148 Hiking Days, 25 Supply Points, 130 Maps A how-to adventure for both armchair and real-life hikers. Foreword by Steve Dudley, Executive Director of the Continental Divide Trail Alliance. An avid outsoorswoman, West Point graduate and former Captain in the U.S. Army, Jennifer Hanson — with her husband Greg Allen — set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together
... Read more
Trekking Gran Paradiso: Alta Via 2

From Chardonney to Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley

by Gillian Price ...

Explore the stunning high-mountain landscapes of Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park, a protected wilderness in the Aosta Valley where towering peaks, emerald valleys and glacial tarns define one of the Alps’ most scenic trekking regions. Running east-to-west from Chardonney to Courmayeur, the Alta Via 2 is a classic long-distance trek that threads through rugged alpine terrain, past mountain huts ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Explore the stunning high-mountain landscapes of Italy’s Gran Paradiso National Park, a protected wilderness in the Aosta Valley where towering peaks, emerald valleys and glacial tarns define one of the Alps’ most scenic trekking regions. Running east-to-west from Chardonney to Courmayeur, the Alta Via 2 is a classic long-distance trek that threads through rugged alpine terrain, past mountain huts
... Read more
Rail-Trails Iowa & Missouri

The definitive guide to the state's top multiuse trails

by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy ...

Series series Rail-Trails
Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Rail-Trails Iowa and Missouri. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the region. In this ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Whether you're looking for a trail for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride with the family, or something a bit more challenging, you'll find it in this comprehensive trail guide highlighting the best, most highly rated trails in Rail-Trails Iowa and Missouri. Many of the trails were converted from unused railroad corridors to become some of the best multiuse rail-trails in the region. In this
... Read more
The Green Guide to Low-Impact Hiking and Camping

by Guy Waterman, Laura Waterman ...

"A classic of backpacking literature" (Backpacker), now updated with a brand-new foreword by environmentalist and best-selling author Bill McKibbenOriginally published as Backwoods Ethics in 1979, Laura and Guy Waterman's definitive guide to low-impact hiking and camping was a prophetic call to reevaluate the impact of outdoor recreation on the wilderness. Enthusiastically received by ... Read more

$12.99 USD

"A classic of backpacking literature" (Backpacker), now updated with a brand-new foreword by environmentalist and best-selling author Bill McKibbenOriginally published as Backwoods Ethics in 1979, Laura and Guy Waterman's definitive guide to low-impact hiking and camping was a prophetic call to reevaluate the impact of outdoor recreation on the wilderness. Enthusiastically received by
... Read more
75 Hikes in Virginia Shenandoah National Park

by Russ Manning ...

* 75 trails and 70 scenic overlooks in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park* Guidebook includes maps and hiking descriptionsShenandoah National Park lies along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Virginia, encompassing 196,000 acres, including 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. The trails in this thorough guidebook will take hikers along the peaks of the Blue Ridge, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

* 75 trails and 70 scenic overlooks in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park* Guidebook includes maps and hiking descriptionsShenandoah National Park lies along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Virginia, encompassing 196,000 acres, including 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. The trails in this thorough guidebook will take hikers along the peaks of the Blue Ridge,
... Read more
Minnesota Adventure Weekends

Your Guide to the Best Outdoor Getaways

by Jeff Moravec ...

Series series Adventure Weekends
Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling!Whether you’re a novice or an experienced adventurer, you’ll find a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Minnesota—from camping along the North Shore to canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to biking near the Root River. There’s no need to spend hours researching the best destinations or go on long, expensive trips. This ... Read more

$12.39 USD

Plan a weekend of hiking, cycling, climbing, and paddling!Whether you’re a novice or an experienced adventurer, you’ll find a variety of outdoor pursuits to enjoy in Minnesota—from camping along the North Shore to canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to biking near the Root River. There’s no need to spend hours researching the best destinations or go on long, expensive trips. This
... Read more

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