 100 of the best hikes in WA covering North & South Cascades, Olympics, Mt Rainier, Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak. Also encourages hikers to become active participants in an effort to preserve wilderness. |
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 More than 50 of the best day and overnight hikes across the state from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia Basin. Interesting insights into the geography and history of each place. |
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 From the heights of the Cascade Range to the shores of Puget Sound, great local hikes explore ancient trees, thundering waterfalls, towering peaks, and ice-clad volcanoes. This guide shows hikers the best of the best, including many lesser-known butequally accessible destinations. |
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 The comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Covers such areas as: preparing a bike for long-range load carrying; tools, spares, and repairs;clothing, camping gear; health, and survival; air-freighting a bike; transcontinental route outlines-across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Has tales from the saddle-firsthand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide,including battling against the elements on epic journeys in Kyrgyzstan, India, the road |
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 Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Designed specifically for the annual backpacking vacation every hiker dreams about, this book presents the author's 1st-hand knowledge of the best extended backpacking trips in Washington (3 days to 2 weeks), visiting every corner of the state (beaches,volcanoes, mountains, deserts). Detailed maps, text, plus ratings for scenery, crowds & difficulty. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 This book describes the full suite of old-growth forest types found in the Cascade Mountain range and guides you to the trails where you can enjoy them. One hundred old-growth hikes ranging from two to 15 miles in length are described. Fifty sidebars highlight short nature trails through stands of old-growth and point out noteworthy big trees. Five quite different geographic regions are covered: northern & southern Washington Cascades, northern, central & southern Oregon Cascades. |
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58 road & mountain bike rides in National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, & Scenic Areas. Routes of all levels & lengths in the stunning geographic diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Each ride includes map, length & difficulty, directions, info on road surface. Appendix lists where to stay or camp, buy supplies & bike shop info. |
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 Describes 1950-mile Canada-Mexico route; also day & weekend trips, scenic areas, camping, wildlife, historic sites. Lots of photos and maps from Washington, Oregon, and California. |
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 A complete guide for families, singles, and anyone who wants to enjoy the latest advances in outdoor gear. Packed with info on tents, sleeping gear, clothing, footwear, & camp kitchens, the book also has detailed info on state parks, private campgrounds, luxury camping resorts, bicycle & backpack camping, kayak camping, RV camping, and more. |
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 Fun & helpful tips for women on the go. Covers such topics as health & hygiene, safety & security, bargaining, mother-daughter or solo travel & much more. Sidebars include advice from women travelers who have been there & done that. |
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 Complied by Backpacking Light magazine, this book (November 2005) offers the latest info on lightweight backpacking and camping. Learn about gear and techniques that will allow you to drop your pack weight to less than 30, 20, or even 10 pounds without sacrificing comfort or safety. You'll be able to hike farther, faster, longer, and easier, with less physical stress, fewer injuries, more safety and security, and far more satisfaction. |
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 Explore Washington's Mt Baker, Mt Shuksan, and the 400 sq mile area surrounding them. This is a mecca for nature lovers, mountaineers, kayakers, skiers, and snowboarders. Tells where to hike, climb, backpack, and see salmon spawn and eagles nest. Has detailed maps and trail descriptions, facts about the area's history, flora and fauna, and weather, safety tips and established routes for summiting the peaks, and where to stay, eat, and take the best photos. |
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 New edition (2004) of popular guide to Oregon and Washington's portion of 2500-mile Pacific Crest Trail, thorough route descriptions for 2-8 day trips, as well as for thru-hiking. |
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 A one-of-a-kind field guide to matching species with their feces. Featuring 50 animals and their droppings. Includes 25 full-color photos of poop, 50 silhouette- style illustrations, 50 maps, and 25 scale drawings. Starting with the smallest (plankton poo) and working up to the largest (whale), each entry examines both the scat and its source and provides a wide range of facts, figures, and feature boxes-- some surprising, some enlightening, others downright disgusting. |
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