Sports & Recreation - Hiking

Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the...

Following up on the incredible success of their two previous bestsellers, Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book and Really Cool Telemark Tips, these two National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructors and hardcore backcountry fanatics once again combine their years of experience into...

Maine is known as Vacationland, but whether you are visiting or local, the coastal region features hikes for adventurers of all skill levels and experience. With AMC's Best Day Hikes in Coastal Maine, explore the rugged coast over 50 different hikes, enjoying classic views,...

The Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts feature some of the best hiking in the state, whether you're looking for a rugged Appalachian Trail trek or a quiet stroll through scenes from the region's history. This fully revised and updated edition of AMC's Best Day...

The White Mountains of New Hampshire boast some of the Northeast's best and most famous hiking trails. This new edition of AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains provides readers with 60 of the greatest day hikes in the area, from Tuckerman Ravine...

From the Green Mountains that give the state its name to the shores of Lake Champlain to the southern woodlands, Vermont is made for hikers. AMC's Best Day Hikes in Vermont features 60 expertly curated hikes for all skill levels. Each entry includes a...

A thoroughly researched guide by long-distance hikers for long-distance hikers Elevation profiles show the day ahead Landmark-by-landmark tables provide at-a-glance information Town maps indicate food and lodging The Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association collaborate each year on a guide...

National Outdoor Book Award Winner • Independent Publisher Book Award Winner • Nautilus Book Award Winner • Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist "Engelhard locates life--biological, cultural, and geophysical--in every mile of this vast, wild landscape." --Robert Moor, author of On Trails:...

Scenic hikes and scrumptious dining are combined in this great guide to Arizona's best vistas and food! No matter where you are in Arizona, you're only minutes from an amazing hiking trail--and there's probably a locally owned eatery nearby if you know where to...

Find 26 of the best backpacking routes in the Pacific Northwest with this comprehensive guide, complete with maps and essential details.Whether you're a hiker looking for new challenges or a seasoned backpacker in search of unique routes, find your favorite scenic escapes in Oregon....

The ultimate guide to Oregon's best backpacking adventures! Wake up next to a sparkling alpine lake, hike amid giant old-growth trees, breathe in the warm high desert air, or take in the view from a point high above the vast, blue Pacific Ocean. Backpacking...

Carrying only basic camping equipment and a collection of the world's great spiritual writings, Belden C. Lane embarks on solitary spiritual treks through the Ozarks and across the American Southwest. For companions, he has only such teachers as Rumi, John of the Cross, Hildegard...

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 30 Chicago hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape or striking urban cityscape and ends near a brewery or brewpub where a local craft beer awaits you. This full-color guidebook...

The updated second edition of the bestselling guide to great hikes and breweries across New EnglandBeer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 52 carefully selected New England hikes are for you! Each hike leads through stunning scenery and features a nearby brewery or brewpub where...

A Pacific Northwest Bookseller Association Bestseller!The new and updated second edition of the Pacific Northwest's bestselling guide to hikes and breweries. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 52 Pacific Northwest hikes are for you! Each carefully-selected hike leads you through stunning scenery, and ends...

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries in Pennsylvania and New JerseyBeer-lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 35 hikes through Pennsylvania and New Jersey are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or...

54 hikes and microbreweries in the Four Corner States Beer-lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 54 Southern Rockies hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or a brewpub where a local craft...

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries around DC, Virginia and North Carolina. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 Old Dominion and Tar Heel State hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends...

This guidebook features two of Wisconsin's passions: The outdoors and beer. You will find concise descriptions and detailed maps for 50 beautiful hikes in Wisconsin which are near a craft brewery where you can enjoy a well-deserved post-hike pint. The chapters are designed to...

This guidebook reveals the 52 best hiking trails in Colorado that are dog friendly. Included throughout are color maps and photos, helpful tips and sidebars, and tailored hike specs for leash requirements. Introductory material includes helpful dog packing and preparation information before you hit...