Climbing has become a mainstream sport with more participants than skiing or snowboarding and, among the different types of climbing, gym climbing is the most popular. Where gyms were once a training ground for rock and alpine climbers, many participants now regularly climb indoors with no plans beyond tackling the ever-changing routes of their neighborhood hangout. When Mountaineers Books published the first edition of this title in 2004 there ...
The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you’ll be able to avoid avalanche danger and have more fun in the winter backcountry. In <i>Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition,</i> acclaimed snow and avalanche expert Bruce Tremper provides easy-to-understand avalanche safety tips and skills, including the latest snow research and techniques ...
Among the hundreds of parks and natural spaces around the Portland area, Forest Park gets the most recognition—and deservedly so—as America’s largest urban forest with more than 80 miles of hiking trails and biking paths. Yet there’s more to explore in and around the city than just this one forest, and <i>Urban Trails: Portland</i>, by hiking writer Eli Boschetto, brings this abundance to the people! There are plenty of opportunities ...
“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .” —Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now it’s even better than ever • The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century • New edition—fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations • Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the te ...
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 stunning parks • Easy-to-follow organization based on park’s geography • Kid-tested hikes, historic and natural sights, wildlife viewing, boating opportunities, an ...
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 wanted to join her and her kids on hikes around St. Louis. A few years later, that group has nearly 2000 active members. Kathy clearly tapped into an in ...
For this new and fully revised edition, veteran author Bonnie Henderson partnered with Zach Urness, hiker, writer, and parent of young children. <i>Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon</i> gets kids excited about the outdoors early, and creates in them a passion that lasts a lifetime. This second edition covers 121 hikes, most within an hour’s drive of major population centers—such as Portland, Salem, Ashland, and Bend. Other features of the ...
This new guide to hiking the fire lookouts of Washington’s Cascades and Olympics is the quintessential Northwest guide and will appeal to a wide range of hikers. Features of <i>Hiking Washington’s Fire Lookouts</i> include:<br><ul> <li>44 fire lookouts—those that feature access by trail</li> <li>All lookouts are accessible during the typical summer season</li> <li>Only lookouts that are st ...
• 125 day hikes aimed at a variety of skill levels • A popular outdoor sports destination of iconic parks and mountains Day Hiking: Mount Shasta, Lassen & Trinity Alps Regions covers the expansive and beautiful geographic triangle comprised of these three areas. This new guide features: • Trailhead driving directions, trail descriptions, length and elevation data, nearby campgrounds, and more • Star ratings applied to every hike • GPS coor ...
