 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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 Color, shaded-relief topo maps covering Arizona. Includes a recreation guide with custom-produced set of maps & text offering a myriad of recreational activities; shows highways & backroads, land use, cities & towns. Has grids for use with GPS receivers & a comprehensive index. |
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 Local animal & plant species; natural history, climate & night sky; info on best parks, preserves, forests & sanctuaries. States covered: AZ, NV, NM, UT. |
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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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 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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Features over 20 hikes that explore Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak, South Mountain & the Superstitions Mountains around Phoenix, AZ. |
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 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: 75 loop hikes throughout the state, from easy half-day trips to extended journeys. There are hikes forevery season (planning chart lists best time to go). Many hikes are accessible from Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Phoenix, & Tucson. |
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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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 Details 106 routes across the state of Arizona, complete with regional and local maps and a wealth of local information. |
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 Harvey Butchart hiked over 12,000 miles in the Grand Canyon in about 1,000 days, spanning nearly 40 years. This is his original book, which updates the series, putting into 1 complete volume what had been 3 previously. |
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 Describes & illustrates each of the plant & animal species, & explores the Grand Canyon's geological history, land use issues, native people & past explorers. |
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 A complete guide to America's most famous national park. Over 300 pages of invaluable information, practical tips, and gorgeous color photographs. Includes chapters on road sights, day hiking, scenic flights, mule trips, lodging, history, geology,wildlife, river trips, and much. Incredible color photos throughout. |
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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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 Very good guide to a wonderful area that's as close as 1 hour from Phoenix. Thorough: covers all trails & creekbed routes in great detail, with junctions keyed to reproduced USGS maps, PLUS a wealth of fascinating info on the area's rich history &legends (such as the fabled Lost Dutchman mine). |
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 Introduction to Arizona's backcountry: from the Grand Canyon to little-known, uncrowded areas. Full descriptions of 120 hikes throughout the state. |
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 Detailed descriptions of 98 different trails, covering not only the Grand Canyon, but other top hiking destinations. Large maps provide rich detail in a format that is easy to read. Text gives park hours, length and difficulty of trails, facility details, permit requirements, and other pertinent info. |
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 Includes 15 hikes in South Rim region & 13 hikes in North Rim area. Additional sections on canyon geology, vegetation, human history. Lots of maps and photos. |
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 Includes over 120 hikes in the area around Flagstaff & Sedona, from the Verde River lowlands to the top of Humphreys Peak, from desert to grassland to pine, fir & spruce forests. |
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 Infomation on 36 remotely located archaeological sites in Arizona, Utah & New Mexico. Tells which hiking trails, dirt roads & maps are needed to find each site, plus a little about the Native Americans who made them. |
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