Some of the finest adventures are those taken in the backcountry. Escape the crowds and feel the remoteness that only a trip on foot can offer. Let us help you prepare for your trip with our great selection of books and maps for the wilderness areas and forests. We carry many hiking and outdoors books, as well as field guides, to help you plan and familiarize yourself with an area. Our selection of maps is extensive, and we've bundled many books and maps together at a 10% discount. We believe in being well-informed before heading into the woods, so select your area, read up and hit the trail. You won't regret it.
New Mexico's 555,000-acre Gila Wilderness is a vast untrammeled patchwork of virtually unlimited forest types, climatic conditions and wildlife. This rugged landscape boasts sweeping tundra, hot springs, mountain views and deep gnarled canyons. Within Gila's boundaries, you can follow trails to views of the breathtaking peaks of the Mogollon Range, wonder at ancient cliff dwellings, and wind your way along stream-ribboned ponderosa forests. Hiking New Mexico's Gila Wilderne… • $19.95 • read more
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Lace up your boots and sample fifty-three of the best trails in New Mexico's Aldo Leopold Wilderness - a vast, 202,016-acre wonderland of canyons, valleys, mesas, long ridges and lofty peaks. From great volcanic spires and spectacular cliff formations to dry pinyon-juniper woodlands and rolling virgin ponderosa pine forests, the diversity of the trails in Hiking New Mexico's Aldo Leopold Wilderness should please nature lovers and history buffs alike.
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Going into bear country can be frightening for some people, but it doesn't have to be. Don't let fear ruin your trip. There are many important tips and techniques that can be used to reduce the risk of being injured by a bear to the slimmest possible margin. Bear Aware, written for novice and expert outdoors-people alike, can help you build the confidence and peace of mind you need to enjoy your outdoors experience. Look inside for advice on: • Hiking and Camping safely in… • $7.95 • read more