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Most outdoor enthusiasts understand the phrase "turn around time" as that point in an adventure when one must cease heading out in order to have enough time to safely return to camp or home. In that vein, an award-winning novelist explores midlife through a lyrical journey along a trail.

One of Washington's most treasured wilderness areas, from the wellknown authors behind the "Hiking with My Brother" blog

A graphic-adventure that delves into why we pursue the wild outdoors

A hilariously harrowing and heartfelt memoir--Gail D. Storey is the Nora Ephron of wilderness adventure!

* 75 truly classic cycling routes range from family-friendly paved bicycle paths to epic mountain pass climbs * Full color with maps, photographs, and lively turn-by-turn descriptions From a 50-mile route around Orcas Island or a family trip along Seattle's flat Burke-Gilman Trail, to a breathtaking climb up to Washington Pass from Winthrop--if you're seeking the best road biking The Evergreen State has to offer, you can bet your bottom bracket you'll find it in 75 Classic Rides: Washington. 75 Classic Rides is a new Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best road cycling routes across their given state. The focus is on one-day rides (a mix of loops and one-way courses), but you'll also find suggestions for link-ups and some inspiring, longer routes for touring, including at least one cross-state route. Terrain varies from flat paved trails to epic mountain challenges. Each route description starts with the basic essentials to get you going: a brief overview, full-color map, elevation profile, difficulty level, round-trip distance, road conditions, and advice on the best season to ride. Full narrative descriptions tell what sights to expect, best towns for food or a cup of coffee, safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs. Sample routes in 75 Classic Rides: Washington include: * Packwood-Paradise-Stevens Canyon * Skagit (Mostly) Flats * Hurricane Ridge * Yakima Canyon * Walla Walla-Middle Waitsburg Loop Click here for cue sheets for 75 Classic Rides Washington!

Anthology featuring both untold and famous stories from the female trailblazers of Yosemite climbing

The history--and future--of one of the sea's greatest mammals

"An absorbing, unputdownable book about an intrepid climber and pioneer in high-altitude mountaineering... A wonderful tribute to her [Boskoff's] life and enduring legacy." -Library Journal

Add to your family's national park vacation with these fun and detailed guides that the kids will love too!

- Only the best hikes selected from a state with an abundance of trail riches - Utah is a national destination for hikers> 100 Classic Hikes: Utah expands Mountaineers Books' most popular hiking guidebook series.Featuring full-color photographs and maps, 100 Classic Hikes: Utah covers the best and most popular hikes in the state, providing a range of trail options. The "Hikes at a Glance" table makes it simple to quickly find hike length, difficulty, when to go, and special highlights of the outing you seek. This is a full-state guidebook organized by region. The North Central region includes the Wasatch Mountains along with Antelope Island State Park, House Range, and Deseret Peak Wilderness Area, while the Northeast features the high Uintas, Bear River Range, Flaming Gorge, and Dinosaur National Monument. Southern Utah features many of the nation's premier national parks and monuments. The Southeast region includes hikes around Moab, Arches National Park, Grand Gulch, Canyonlands National Park, Natural Bridges, and more. South Central covers Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Kodachrome, Horseshoe Canyon unit of Canyonlands, and other areas. Finally, the famed Southwest part of the state features Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, and beyond.

An insightful--and soulful--manual for being in the mountains from one of the world's most legendary alpinists

How to design a beautiful, wildlife-friendly garden using Northwest native plants--with 100 select plants individually profiled