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.
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• Hiking Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks features fifty-nine of the finest trails in southwestern Utah-from day hikes to backcountry treks. With this comprehensive guide, veteran hikers Erik Molvar and Tamara Martin provide all the information you need about two of Utah's most prized parks-as well as Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Markagunt Plateau, and the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
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Lace up your boots and sample more than sixty of the finest hiking trails in southeastern Utah, where the breathtaking canyons, multicolored sandstone arches, and magnificent spires of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks provide the setting for countless outdoor adventures. Let veteran hiker Bill Schneider lead you past eight sandstone arches on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park; take you over slickrock to the Harvest Scene panel in the remote Maze District; a… • $16.95 • read more
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In Hiking Utah's High Uintas, veteran hikers Jeffrey and Brad Probst offer firsthand descriptions of ninety-nine routes throughout this backcountry wilderness. You'll discover easy day hikes to great fishing spots, adventurous treks to remote campsites, and extended backpacking trips for intrepid wilderness travelers. Look inside to find:
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• Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, destination elevations, and much more
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The stories include not only information on the difficulty of each hike and how to reach the summit, but also how each peak was named, its geology, and its human history. You'll find which summits you can drive to and which ones will challenge the most ardent climbers. You'll discover where Butch Cassidy hid from the law and which peaks Native Americans used as 'getaways' from the oppressive summer heat. The authors also share their surprise at finding that the highest peaks in… • $12.95 • read more
Best Easy Day Hikes Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks features concise descriptions and easy-to-follow maps for twenty-two easily manageable hikes. Eric Molvar and Tamara Martin describe the best routes for those who have limited time or abilities, without missing out on the area's scenic splendors. Look inside for: • Half-hour strolls to full-day adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • Hikes ranked from easiest to more challenging &… • $8.95 • read more
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