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A comprehensive field guide to viewing more than 300 waterfalls in northern California--from the Oregon border to the mountain ranges south of the Bay Area.

You don't have to be a "rock star" to top out on these routes--and you can fit them in anytime you have a day or two free. More than 300 trad and sport climbs from 5.0 to 5.10a.

Where to hike with Fido near Las Vegas: all trails recommended as dog-friendly and dog-fun!

Mountain climber Don Whillans' reputation was as wide as the Yosemite big walls and as high as the Himalayan peaks he risked his life to scale. His epoch-making first ascent of Annapurna's South Face set a standard to which modern Himalayan climbers aspire. "The Villain" tells the exciting story of this brawling, hard-drinking mountaineer.

From the leading conservation organization--the trail building and maintenance "bible," now updated and expanded to meet new techniques and new realities of the 21st century. New chapters on arid lands restoration and involving conservation volunteers. The latest in effective management of work crews of all ages.

80 hikes selected to delight your dog (and you) throughout Colorado--many accessible from urban areas. *Seldom explored trails where no leashes are required and terrain is easy on the paws *Advice on keeping your dog happy, healthy, and hydrated in Colorado's High Country *What to pack: the Ten Canine Essentials and a Doggy First Aid Kit From short day hikes to longer backpacking trips, many trails are clustered along the three highway "corridors" that penetrate the Colorado Rockies. They stretch from the Wyoming border to the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado and west to Grand Junction, and including the Foothills near Denver; many have never before been described in another guidebook.

When the rock is 1,500 feet tall or more--one long sheer face with precious few holds--readers are invited to let first-class big wall man Jared Ogden give them a leg up. He reveals the tools of the trade, including modern speed and free climbing tactics that have revolutionized wall climbing.

It's hiking with a welcome twist: no tandem driving, no dropping off a car at the end of the trail--and no turning around to hike back the way you came. Bruce Grubbs has selected the best existing loop trails and stitched together segments of other trails to form new loops. This is a guide of tremendous variety. You have your pick of terrain: desert, canyon, mountain, or forest. There are hikes along old pioneer trails, through volcanic fields, and past petroglyph views. To top it off, you'll often hike through several different life zones on the same trail--Grubbs is your guide in understanding these too. Useful features include elevation profiles and charts listing hikes by special interest and best times to go. Water availability is listed for each hike, plus tips on hiking in comfort and safety in Arizona's extreme conditions. Regions covered include Grand Canyon, Mogollon Rim, White Mountains, Mazatzal Mountains, Superstition Mountains, and Southeast Mountains.

A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers. Includes guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand and knot-tying directions illustrated with photos.

The "what's that?" guide to Northwest plants and animals--now expanded, updated, and in full-color!*More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification*Expanded sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification*Handy color tabs for easy access, and quick reference index on back cover

This guidebook includes 100 hikes from the Yakima Rim in Eastern Washington to the Whitefish Mountains in Northwestern Montana; and trails from Oregon's Wallowa Mountains in the south to British Columbia's Selkirk Mountains in the north.

* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks> Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume covers the middle of the Cascade Range, from the foothills east of Puget Sound to Lake Chelan. You'll find geographical, historical, and geological overviews of the majestic mid-Cascade region, plus important tips on safety and backcountry usage. Legendary author/climber Fred Beckey includes technical and grade information for each route to make clear exactly what type of climb you are embarking upon.