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AMC White Mountain Guide edited by Gene Daniell & Steven D. Smith, cartography by Larry Garland. 28th Edition, 2007. This White Mountain classic, first published in 1907, features many revised trail descriptions and six new, larger scale (1:79,200 except 1:42,240 for Presidentials) GPS-surveyed color trail maps with the newly added feature of mileage between points. The maps are printed on regular paper with 100-foot contours, and are folded to 4" x 4 1/2". Suggested easy, moderate and strenuous hikes are included with each chapter. Printed on a thinner paper than the last edition, much easier to lay flat. Includes descriptions for 1400+ miles of trails in the Whites and srrounding areas, with good background info on hiking safety, geography, leave-no-trace, etc. A must for serious White Mountain hikers. Comes pacakged in slipcase with flap to hold maps. 656 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #NHH01: $24.95
White Mountains Map Book, by Map Adventures, 2nd edition, 2004. Out of print until 2009)A unique map-and-guide combination, featuring a waterproof, two-sided trail map (28" x 24", folded to 4" x 8") covering most of the Whites, with mileages between points and viewpoints highlighted. Scale is 1:70,000 for map covering western Whites (Franconia Notch/Lincoln to Crawford Notch/North Conway) and 1:50,000 for map covering Presidentials, Carters and Evans Notch area. Also includes a 64-page booklet (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") with 76 hike descriptions plus info on trip planning, weather, and lots of other useful info, along with page maps of Franconia Notch, Mt. Chocorua, North Conway, Mt. Moosilauke and Pilot/Pliny. Info for X-C skiing and snowshoeing is also included. Comes in folder with pockets.
Item #NHH02: $16.95
Waterproof White Mountains Trail Map, by Map Adventures, 3rd edition, 2006. The new edition of this popular two-sided waterproof map has been revised and expanded. It now includes Mt. Moosilauke, the Pilot and Pliny Ranges (thus covering all the NH 4000-footers), and Kearsarge North and the Green Hills in North Conway. Folded to 4" X 8".
Item #NHH02a: $9.95
AMC White Mountain Trail Maps, cartography by Larry Garland, 2007. The newly revised color, GPS-surveyed AMC trail maps, with 100-foot contours, are sold individually in water and tear-resistant tyvek form, folded to 4" x 9" size. The maps printed for the 28th edition of the White Mountain Guide are at a larger scale (1:79,200 except 1:42,240 for Presidentials) and show mileages between points. AMC Tyvek Maps package - buy all four for $29.95.
Map 1: Presidential Range This is a larger scale map (1:42,240) of the Presys. On the reverse side is a large-scale inset of the Northern Presidentials along with general hiking info, phone numbers and resources.
Item #NHH03a: $9.95
Map 2: Franconia/Pemigewasset This 1:79,200 scale map covers the Pemigewasset Wilderness and Franconia Notch regions, along with the western half of the Kancamagus Highway. On the reverse are larger-scale maps of Franconia Notch and Waterville Valley, plus general hiking info, phone numbers and resources.
Item #NHH03b: $9.95
Maps 3 and 4: Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range and Moosilauke-Kinsman. Map 3 covers the Sandwich Range, eastern Kancamagus Highway, eastern Pemigewasset Wilderness, and Bartlett-Crawford Notch area. Map 4 includes the western Pemi, Franconia Notch, Kinsman Ridge, Moosilauke region, and the southwestern Whites. Both are at 1:79,200 scale.
Item #NHH03c: $9.95
Maps 5 and 6: Carter-Range-Evans Notch and North Country-Mahoosuc. Map 5 covers the Carter-Moriah Range, Baldface/Evans Notch, Caribou-Speckled Wilderness, and North Conway region. Map 6 includes the Kilkenny region, Crescent Range and the Mahoosucs. Both are at 1:79,200 scale.
Item #NHH03d: $9.95
AMC White Mountain National Forest Map & Guide, cartography by Larry Garland, 2005. This large waterproof map provides a good overview of the Whites, presenting nearly the entire National Forest on one side, with trails shown but no contour lines. Includes inset contour maps for Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch, Mt. Washington/Pinkham Notch, and, on the reverse, the Kilkenny region. The reverse also includes text about hiking in the Whites, brief descriptions of 50 easy to moderate hikes, and a Hiker Shuttle Service map. Folded to 4" X 9."
Item #NHH04: $9.95
The 4000-Footers of the White Mountains, by Steven D. Smith and Mike Dickerman, 2nd edition, 2008. New edition is revised and expanded with much additional information about the "48." This guide thoroughly covers all of the 48 high peaks of New Hampshire, with geographic description, nomenclature, historical highlights (in timeline fashion), trail descriptions, winter tips and detailed view guide for each peak. Also includes history of 4000-Footer Club, geologic info, 4000-footer feats & oddities and other extras. 560 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #NHH05: $24.95
 Tuckerman Ravine - Photo by Ken Stampfer |
Item# NHH06: $10.95
50 Hikes in the White Mountains, by Daniel Doan and Ruth Doan MacDougall. 6th Edition, 2004. The granddaddy of the 50 Hikes series and a hiker’s favorite since 1973. Features a range of White Mountain hikes from easy strolls to rugged backpacks, written in an easy conversational style with plenty of info on nature, scenery & history. Topo map for each hike. Latest edition hs many new photos.240 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH07: $16.95
50 More Hikes in New Hampshire, by Daniel Doan and Ruth Doan MacDougall. 5th Edition, 2006. Describes 30 more hikes in the Whites, plus 20 in central and southern NH. Like its companion volume, this guide has been thoroughly updated by Dan Doan’s daughter, the novelist Ruth Doan MacDougall. This edition has 3 new hikes and 3 others with new routes.
246 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH08: $16.95
Hiker’s Guide to New Hampshire, by Jared Gange, 3rd edition, 2005. Provides an excellent overview of NH hiking, giving brief descriptions of 192 hikes across the state, with a focus on the White Mts. Very well done, with good introductory info and useful appendices such as a listing of “Classic Hikes” and children’s hikes. 224 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #NHH09: $14.95
Hiking New Hampshire, by Larry Pletcher. 2nd edition, 2001. This revised and expanded Falcon guide describes 100 hikes across the state, including some long wilderness treks in the Whites. Veteran tramper Pletcher writes in an engaging style, and there are many excellent photos. New for the 2nd edition are graphs showing elevation change for each hike.350 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH10: $16.95
Trails Illustrated White Mountain Trails Maps, by National Geographic, 2002. Two new trail maps offer complete coverage of the White Mountain National Forest. Each is at a scale of 1:63,360, with shaded relief and 50-foot contours. They are printed on waterproof plasticized paper, measuring 28" X 32" when open and 4" X 9" folded. Each map also includes a trail chart listing distances, elevation gains, difficulty ratings and other info.
Franconia Notch/Lincoln Map
The two sides of this map cover the western and southern sections of the Whites, including Moosilauke, Kinsmans, Franconia Range, Pemigewasset Wilderness and Sandwich Range.
Item #NHH11a: $9.95
Presidential Range/Gorham Map
The two sides of this map cover the northern and eastern sections of the Whites, including the Presidentials, Carter Range, Kilkenny area, Mahoosucs and Evans Notch region.
Item #NHH11b: $9.95
AMC's Best Day Hikes in the White Mountains, by Robert S. Buchsbaum, 2006. Describes fifty easy-to-moderate, family-friendly hikes across the Whites, keyed to the new AMC map of the White Mountain National Forest (Item #NHH05). The walks include a variety of waterfalls, ponds and lower mountains, plus four hikes to AMC huts. Nature Notes are provided along with each trail description. There are also 10 additional descriptions for natural attractions and easy nature walks, plus a glossary of flora and fanua. 320 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH12: $16.95
Waterfalls of the White Mountains, by Bruce, Doreen & Daniel Bolnick. 2nd Edition, 1999. Thirty chapters provide vivid descriptions of over 100 waterfalls, with "historical detours" woven in. A great book for hikers who enjoy falling water and a backcountry dip. This new edition is revised and expanded, including new waterfalls (such as Rattlesnake Flume and Sphinx Cascades), plus many fine new photos by Robert Kozlow. 310 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH13: $18.00
Ponds & Lakes of the White Mountains, by Steven D. Smith. 2nd Edition, 1998. Sixty-eight chapters cover the varied water bodies of the Whites from roadside favorites to high, remote mountain tarns. The hikes are enhanced by relevant info on nature & history. (The store owner will sign this one to your specification!) 352 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH14: $16.00
Scudder's White Mountain Viewing Guide, by Brent E. Scudder, 2nd edition, 2005. A new and expanded version of the indispensable guide for hikers who love their views. The book features panoramic sketches of the vistas from 54 summits across New Hampshire and just across the border in Maine, Vermont and Quebec, including over 25 in the White Mountains. Each sketch identifies dozens of peaks and other features visible from each summit, and even tells you how far away they are. Brief written descriptions accompany the panoramas. Interesting appendices include formula for predicting excellent visibility. 368 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #NHH15: $18.95
Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire, by Marianne O'Connor, 2008. An interesting and unusual book that combines ghost hunting with hiking. Describes 14 hiking areas with both storied history and fanciful legend, such as the UFO abduction in Franconia Notch, the bomber crash on Mt. Waternomee, the Willey family in Crawford Notch, and the haunted huts of the high peaks. Includes hike descriptions and maps along with the stories. 120 pp, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2".
Item #NHH16: $12.95
The White Mountains: A Photographic Journey, by Robert J. Kozlow, 2007. A beautiful hardcover coffee table book with 130 color photos of the Whites by noted photographer Bob Kozlow, who has numerous guidebook covers and magazine photos to his credit. Sections include valley scenes, waterfalls, ponds, wildflowers, on the trail, summits, fall foliage and Mt. Washington in winter. A great way to remember the mountains if you can't be there. 128 pp., 8 1/2" x 11".
Item #NHH17: $29.95
Wandering Through the White Mountains,, by Steven D. Smith, 2004. A collection of 42 articles on a potpourri of hiking topics, gleaned from a quarter century of hiking by the owner of the Mountain Wanderer. Sections include "Topics from the Trail," "A White Mountain Sampler," "Looking Back," "Stewardship," "Bagging the Peaks," "Exploring Farther Afield," and "Adventures On and Off the Trails." Includes over 40 photos and lists of loop hikes below 4000 feet, the top-ranked viewpoints, trails, ponds and waterfalls, and much more. 352 pp., 5 1/2" x 8 1/4".
Item #NHH18: $19.95
Mount Chocorua: A Guide and History, by Steven D. Smith, 2006. A guide devoted to one of New Hampshire's iconic peaks. Includes geography, natural history, nomenclature, detailed historical timeline, full descriptions of the many trail routes on Chocoura, notes on visiting in winter, a detailed view description, bibliography, and an 1892 article by Frank Bolles, "A Night Alone on Chocorua." Also describes White Ledge and the Chocorua Conservation Lands. Includes over 50 photos, featuring several vintage images. 168 pp., 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".
Item #NHH19: $14.95
White Mountains Hiking Map, by Map Adventures, 2nd edition, 2006. Attractive color, shaded relief trail map (paper, 20-meter contours) with Presidential Range/Crawford Notch on one side, Franconia Notch, Mt. Chocorua and North Conway area on reverse. Shows mileage between points. Includes thumbnail sketches of 50 day hikes. Folded to 4" x 9".
Item #NHH20: $4.95
Kancamagus Highway Pocket Map & Guide by Map Adventures, 2005. Pocket-sized waterproof contour map shows hiking trails, overlooks, campgrounds and other features along the "Kanc." Covers about 5 miles on either side of highway, with scale of 1:80,000. New edition also includes trail map of Mt. Moosilauke. Hike descriptions on reverse. 24" x 9", folded to 4" x 4 1/2".
Item #NHH21: $4.95
White Mountain Wilderness, by Jerry and Marcy Monkman, 2005. Coffee table book provides an exquisite photographic tour through the wild country of the Whites with a combination of sweeping landscapes and intimate details of forest and stream. Especially interesting is a series of "then and now" landscape photos. 112 pp., 11 1/4" x 11 1/4."
Item #NHH22: $35.00
Wilderness Map Co. Close-Up Maps
These attractive and well-crafted maps focus in on specific areas of the White Mountains and include interpretive information and descriptions of suggested hikes. They are on coated paper with 100-ft. contours
Franconia Notch
Item #NHH23a: $2.95
Crawford Notch
Item #NHH23b: $2.95
Mt. Washington
Item #NHH23c: $2.95
Kancamagus Highway
Item #NHH23d: $2.95
Hut-to-Hut on the Appalachian Trail
Unusual linear map covers Whites from Lonesome Lake across to Carter Notch.
Item #NHH23e: $2.95
Discover the White Mountains, by Jerry & Marcy Monkman, 2001. A thorough, informative and user-friendly guide to the outdoor pleasures of the Whites, with fine descriptions for a diverse selection of 30 hikes, 20 mountain bike rides and 11 quiet and whitewater paddling trips. Also includes local & natural history, a trip highlights chart, and many other useful features. Good maps & photos. 368 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #NHH24: $15.95
Randolph Paths, by Randolph Mountain Club. 8th Edition, 2005. Thoroughly revised and expanded new edition of guidebook to the trails of the Northern Presidentials (Mts. Madison, Adams, Jefferson) and Crescent Range. Includes newly written descriptions for over 80 trails, along with extensive introuductory material, suggested hikes, snowshoe trips and ski tours, history of RMC trail building, and "Points of Interest" gazetteer section. Comes with excellent color tyvek map with 50-foot contours; on reverse of map are four panoramas identifying peaks for views from Mt. Adams, the Quay, Mt. Crescent and Lookout Ledge. 216 pp, 4 ½” x 7 ½”.
Item #NHH25: $16.95. Item #NHH25m (map only): $6.00
Map of Hiking Trails in the Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, by Waterville Valley Athletic and Improvement Association, 2007. Excellent GPS-surveyed tyvek map created by Mike Bromberg covers Waterville Valley trails at scale of 1:31,680 with 50-ft. contours, shows viewpoint stars and mileages between points. East to west, covers from Mt. Tripyarmid across to East Ponds; north to south from Greeley Ponds to Sandwich Dome and Welch & Dickey. Includes descriptions of trails on back. Folded to 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Item #NHH26: $8.00
Best Loop Hikes: New Hampshire's White Mountains to the Maine Coast, by Jeffrey Romano, 2006. A novel guidebook approach, describing 60 loop hikes over a great variety of terrain in NH and Maine. Includes 25 trips in White Mts., 6 in southern NH, 12 in northern ME, and 17 on ME coast. Includes the usual suspects such as Franconia Ridge and Katahdin's Knife Edge, but also less-known loops like a 16-miler over the Moriahs and a moderate trek in North Conway's Green Hills. 240 pp., 5 1/4" x 8 1/4".
Item #NHH27: $16.95
Cohos Trail Guide, by Kim Nilsen, 2nd edition, 2004. Informative and entertaining guide to the 160-mile trail through the wilds of northern New Hampshire. In addition to detailed trail descriptions there is much local lore and human and natural history. 352 pp.
Item #NHH28: $19.95
Cohos Trail Mapset, by Cohos Trail Association, 2007. Set of 9 color topographic maps covers all 160 miles of the trail plus proposed extensions. Printed on coated paper, comes in plastic baggie.
Item #NHH29: $14.95
Wonalancet Out Door Club Trail Map and Guide to the Sandwich Range Wilderness, cartography by Mike Bromberg. 3rd Edition, 2007. Expanded new edition of one of our favorite trail maps - colorful, easy to read and loaded with information. Now covers entire Sandwich Range from Waterville Valley across to eastern trailheads for Mt. Chocorua, including expanded boundaries for Sandwich Range Wilderness. Tyvek with 50-foot contours. Features viewpoint stars and trail mileages between points. Descriptions of WODC trails on back. Comes folded in 3 ½” x 6 ½” pouch.
Item #NHH30: $8.00
Chatham Trails Association Map of Cold River Valley and Evans Notch, cartography by Robert T. Holloran. Revised 1998. Tyvek, 100-foot contours. Covers a less-visited but outstanding hiking region, including Baldfaces, Royces, Caribou, Speckled Mts. Unique trail elevation profiles on reverse. Folded to 4 ¾” X 4 ¼”.
Item #NHH31: $7.00
The Old Codger's Guide to Hiking and Climbing in the White Mountains by The Old Codger, 2005. The first guide to White Mountain hiking written specifiically with senior hikers in mind. Written in The Old Codger's quirky and gently humorous style, the book provides much sage advice for a safe and rewarding hike, then describes 15 of the author's favorite tramps in the easy to moderately strenuous range. 128 pp.
Item #NHH33: $12.95
AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, by Gene Daniell and Steven D. Smith, 2nd Edition, 2005. Newly revised guide features 30 new trails, including many in Ossipee and Belknap Ranges. Covers Lakes Region, Monadnock, Cardigan, Kearsarge, Merrimack Valley, Seacoast, major state parks and outlying hills. Features large scale color trail maps (100-foot contours) for Monadnock and Cardigan, showing mileages between points. 272 pp, 5" x 7".
Item #NHH34: $18.95
AMC Monadnock-Cardigan Trail Map, cartography by Larry Garland, 2005. Tyvek version of the large-scale color trail map (100-foot contours) with Cardigan on one side and Monadnock on reverse. Shows mileages between points. Folded to 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
Item #NHH34m: $7.95
Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont, by Lisa Densmore, 2005. Good descriptions of 52 pooch-friendly treks, with topo maps and difficulty ratings for dogs. Includes excellent introductory section on hiking with dogs, including canine first aid. 256 pp, 5 1/4" x 8 1/4."
Item #NHH35: $16.95
Discover Southern New Hampshire, by Jerry and Marcy Monkman, 2002. This third entry in the Monkmans' excellent "Discover" series (following the White Mountains and Acadia) features 15 hikes, 12 mountain bike treks and 23 paddling trips, including quietwater, sea kayaking and river journeys. The area covered extends from the Lakes Region to Monadnock and the Seacoast, and the trips range from easy one-hour jaunts to all-day epics. Maps & photos. 290 pp, 6" X 9".
Item #NHH36: $15.95
Squam Trail Guide, by Squam Lakes Association, 5th Edition, 2001. New edition of handy pocket-size booklet has descriptions and colorful waterproof trail map (100-foot contours) for trails in Squam Lake region, including Squam Range, Rattlesnakes, Red Hill & Sandwich Dome. 32 pp, 3 1/2” x 6 1/2”.
Item #NHH37: $6.00
Nature Walks in Southern New Hampshire, by Julia Older & Steve Sherman, 1994. Forty-four easygoing walks in southwestern and southeastern NH, with descriptions of local flora & fauna. 238 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #NHH39: $10.95
Hiking the Monadnock Region, by Joe Adamowicz, 2nd edition, 2000. A guide to 30 hikes and nature walks among the low but interesting mountains of southwestern New Hampshire. The author weaves in plenty of local lore and natural history. Topo map for each hike. 224 pp, 4 ¾” x 7 ¼”.
Item #NHH40: $12.95
Metacomet-Monadnock Trail Guide, by Berkshire Chapter, Appalachian Mountain Club. 10th Edition, 2005. Newly revised edition of guide to the footpath that runs 117 miles from northern CT through central MA and on to Mt. Monadnock. Topo maps included within book. 96 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #NHH41: $14.95
Wapack Trail Guide, by John E. Flanders, 1991. A fine guidebook to the 21-mile Wapack Trail, which traverses the Wapack Range from Mt. Watatic in MA to Pack Monadnock Mtn. in NH. Includes detailed descriptions of Wapack Trail and six side trails (with 1998 update), plus info on hike planning, history, geology and flora & fauna. Comes with folded, two-sided topographic trail map (20-foot contours) on heavy paper. 100 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ½”.
Item #NHH42: $9.95
Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Trail Guide, by the SRKG Coalition. 2nd edition, 2008. An excellent guide to the newly completed 75-mile loop trail that links three outstanding peaks in west-central New Hampshire - Sunapee Mtn., Ragged Mtn. and Mt. Kearsarge. The new trail is the result of a decade of concerted effort by many volunteers. The guide divides the trail into 14 sections of varying length and difficulty, offering a choice of shorter or longer dayhikes. For each section there is a detailed description and a page map created from USGS maps. 52 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #NHH43: $10.00
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail Guide, by Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trails Conference, 2001. This guide covers the 49-mile trail that links Mt. Monadnock with Mt. Sunapee in southwestern New Hampshire. Includes complete descriptions for main trail and side trails, plus waterproof, GPS-surveyed color trail map by AMC cartographer Larry Garland.
Item #NHH44: $12.95
Topaz Outdoor Travel Map-New Hampshire, by Topaz Maps, 2nd Edition, 2004. Newly revised, expanded and fully indexed version of fine statewide map that shows long-distance hiking trails and trail systems across the state, including most major trails in the White Mountains. It has brief descriptions of popular hiking areas and shows locations of the 48 4000-footers. Also includes info on biking, paddling, skiing, weather. Printed on waterproof paper, folded to 4" x 9".
Item #NHH46: $9.95
Hey Lady! How Did You Get Way Up Here?, by Judy Fracher, 1996. A recounting of the author’s adventures - and occasional misadventures - as she scaled the 48 4000-foot peaks of New Hampshire. Good reading for aspiring peakbaggers. 162 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NHH49: $12.00.
Our Last Backpack, by Daniel Doan, 1993. An entertaining and at times moving memoir by the author of the original “Fifty Hikes” books. The focus of the book is a week-long backpack through the rugged Mahoosuc Range by Doan and his longtime woods buddy Claude Sharps. 216 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH50: $14.00
Place Names of the White Mountains, by Robert & Mary Julyan. 2nd Edition, 1993. Fascinating compilation of White Mountain nomenclature, with 625 name entries for geographic features. This book will enrich your White Mountain hiking experiences! 178 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #WMH01: $14.95
The White Mountains: Names, Places and Legends, by John T.B. Mudge. 2nd Edition, 1995. An excellent source for White Mountain history and nomenclature. Fewer entries than the Julyans’ book, but more in depth. Illustrated with historic photos and artwork. Includes timeline and other extras. 187 pp, 5” x 7 3/8”.
Item #WMH02: $13.95
The White Mountain Reader, edited by Mike Dickerman, 2000. A superb anthology of White Mountain writings from a wide variety of authors, eras and subjects. The 35 pieces address White Mountain scenery, exploration, hsitorical events, tourism, railroads, logging, trail building and more. Included are works by classic authors such as Thomas Starr King and Frank Bolles, gleanings afrom turn-of-the-century tourist newspapers, and selections from early issues of the AMC journal, Appalachia. 322 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #WMH03: $21.95
Our Mountain Trips: Part I - 1899 to 1908, edited by Ben English, Jr. and Jane English, 2005. One of the most interesting White Mountain books in a long time! This large format book features journals of 19 hiking and camping trips to the White Mountains in the early 1900s,written by the editors' grandparents, Walter H. James and Ida Rachel Butterfield James, and great aunt, Lucy Ardena Butterfield. It is stunningly illustrated with over 250 black-and-white photos, mostly taken by Walter H. James. Included are trips to the Sandwich Range (especially the Chocorua-Paugus area), North Woodstock and Mt. Moosilauke, Mt. Washington, the Northern Presidentials, North Conway, Franconia and Crawford Notches and Mt. Monadnock. 168 pp., 8 1/2" x 10 1/2".
Item #WMH04s (Softcover) $19.95; #WMH04h (Hardcover) $29.95
Our Mountain Trips: Part II - 1909 to 1926, edited by Jane English and Ben English, Jr., 2007. The second and final installment of the fascinating hiking and camping journals and photos created by early 20th century trampers Walter and Ida James and Lucy Butterfield. Among the three dozen excursions described here are treks to the Great Gulf, the Carter Range, the Bonds and the East Branch country, the Davis Path and Rocky Branch area, Mt. Washington, the Northern Presidentials, Mt. Chocorua, the Albany Intervale, and the Sandwich Range. The hundreds of photos include images of early versions of the Perch, Guyot Shelter and other popular camping spots. 192 pp, 8 1/2" x 10 1/2."
Item #WMH05s (Softcover) $19.95; #WMH05h (Hardcover) $29.95
White Mountain Guide: A Centennial Retrospective,, 2007. Large format, coffee table book chronicles the 100-year history of the AMC White Mountain Guide, long known as the "hiker's bible." Features many interesting essays on the guide and those who created it and used it through the years, as well as hundreds of historic images, many never before published. Includes a chapter for each of the 28 editions of the guide, along with a color fold-out showing the covers of all the editions. Another section traces the evolution of trail maps in the White Mountains. A must for White Mountain history buffs. Hardcover, 224 pp., 12" x 9."
Item #WMH06: $39.95
The White Mountains: Alps of New England, by Randall H. Bennett, 2003. Excellent narrative history of the Whites, covering Native Americans, early explorers, settlers and scientists, tourism and the grand hotels, logging, hiking and recreation, and conservation. Illustrated with many vintage photos. 160 pp., 6 1/2" x 9 1/2".
Item #WMH07: $24.99
Losing the Garden: The Story of a Marriage, by Laura Waterman, 2005. The moving memoir of Larua Waterman's life as homesteader, climber, author and wife with the late Guy Waterman. An unforgettable book. 275 pp., 6 1/4" x 9 1/4".
Item #WMH08: $16.00
This Grand and Magnificent Place, by Christopher Johnson, 2006. Subtitled "The Wilderness Heritage of the White Mountains," this well-researched book chronicles the ecological, political, economic and cultural history of the Whites. The author also explores the development of American attitudes and policies towards wilderness and how these have been applied to the White Mountains. Hardcover, 336 pp.
Item #WMH09: $25.95
Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire, by Nicholas Howe, 2000. A compelling collection of stories about twenty-two climbers who lost their lives on the Presidentials from 1849 to the deadly winter of 1994. The pages are full of adventure, tragedy, heroism and the mountains' notoriously fierce weather. Paperback, 304 pp, 6 1/4" x 9 1/4".
Item #WMH10: $14.95
The Old Man’s Reader, compiled by John T.B. Mudge, 2nd edition, 2003. Expanded new edition of this excellent anthology of writings inspired by the Old Man of the Mountain and Franconia Notch. Includes Hawthorne’s The Great Stone Face. Hardcover, 244 pp, 5 ½” x 8 1/2”.
Item #WMH11: $18.00
Passaconaway's Realm, by Russell M. Lawson, 2002. An historical work on the early explorations of Mount Washington, from the 1600s to the early 1800s, with special emphasis on Captain John Evans, who led the famous Belknap expedition in 1784. A great resource for White Mountain history buffs. 157 pp., 5 3/4" X 8 3/4".
Item #WMH12: $14.95
Logging Railroads of the Saco River Valley, by Bill Gove, 2001. An authoritative history of six logging railroad lines that operated in or near the Saco River valley in the White Mountains, including Sawyer River Railroad, Bartlett & Albany Railroad, Saco Valley Railroad (up the Dry River), Swift River Railroad, Rocky Branch Railroad, and East Branch Railroad. Includes map of each line and over 150 vintage photos. 152 pp, 8" x 10 1/2".
Item #WMH13: $24.95
Logging Railroads Along the Pemigewasset River, by Bill Gove, 2006. Bill Gove's latest history covers the logging railroads on the west side of the White Mountains: Gordon Pond Railroad/Johnson Lumber Co., Woodstock & Thornton Gore Railroad/Woodstock Lumber Company, and the Beebe River Railroad from Campton to Flat Mountain Pond. Also covered are the W.D. Veazey sawmill in Woodstock and timber harvests in the Mad River/Waterville Valley area. As always, Gove's book is lavishly illustrated, with over 225 vintage photos. 184 pp., 8" X 10 1/2".
Item #WMH14: $27.95
History of the Boston & Maine Railroad, by Bruce Heald, 2008. "Exploring New Hampshire's Rugged Heart by Rail." Traces the fsacinating history of New England's most renonwed railway. Covers lines in Merrimack valley, Pemigewasset-Franconia valley, Ammonoosuc valley, North Conway/Crawford Notch (Maine Central Mountain Division), Cog Railway, snow trains, and White Mountain logging railroads. Many vintage photos. 128 pp., 6 3/4" x 9 3/4".
Item #WMH15: $21.99
When Women and Mountains Meet, by Julie Boardman, 2001. Relates the stories of some three dozen remarkable women who have shaped the history of the White Mountains, including early settlers (Lucy Crawford, Dolly Copp), explorers (Lucia and Marian Pychowska, Martha Whitman), activists and conservationists (Katherine Sleeper Walden, Anna Stearns), writers (Lucy Larcom, Annie Trumbull Slosson), and mountaineers (Marjorie Hurd, Miriam Underhill). An excellent read. 162 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/8".
Item #WMH16: $16.00
Tall Trees, Tough Men, by Robert E. Pike, 1967 (1999 reissue). This classic about logging and log-driving in northern New England is now back in print. Pike's descriptions of life in the woods, in the camps and on the river drives brings those colorful days back to life in vivid fashion. Over 60 black & white photos. 288 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4".
Item #WMH17: $13.95
Spiked Boots: Sketches of the North Country, by Robert E. Pike. 1999 reprint, originally published 1959. This North Country favorite, out of print for a decade, is now available in a new paperback edition. Pike was a great storyteller, and here he weaves together many wild tales and cantankerous charcters from the glory days of logging and river driving in the Great North Woods. 287 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4".
Item #WMH18: $14.95
The Moosilaukee Reader, Volume I, edited by Robert W. Averill, 1999. Part one of a wonderful anthology of 19th and 20th century writing about Mt. Moosilauke, one of New Hampshire’s most beloved peaks. This volume includes 24 pieces from a wide variety of authors - travelers, naturalists, hikers, historians, tourists, and more. Of particular interest in this volume is the history of early logging on the mountain by J. Willcox Brown. Illustrated with photos & woodcuts. 306 pp, 4 1/8” x 7”.
Item #WMH19: $20.00
The Moosilaukee Reader, Volume II, edited by Robert W. Averill, 1999.The second part of this Mt. Moosilauke anthology is also sure to please the White Mountain enthusiast. Here are gathered another 24 wide-ranging essays from scientists, journalists, explorers, historians and others who have been captivated by the bald-topped mountain. One of the most fascinating pieces is Floyd W. Ramsey’s account of the World War II bomber crash on Mt. Waternomee. Illustrated with photos & woodcuts. 306 pp, 4 1/8” x 7”.
Item #WMH20: $20.00
Up Moosilauke, by Jack Noon, 2000. A collection of eight short stories set on Mt. Moosilauke in various eras from 1799 to 1999. This authentic historical fiction is sure to entertain all Moosilauke and White Mountain enthusiasts. 213 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #WMH21: $16.00
Gods in Granite: The Art of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, by Robert L. McGrath, 2001. A fascinating tour through the artistic and cultural history of the Whites. The author, an art history professor at Dartmouth, is the guru on the subject of White Mountain art. Includes 16 color plates and 146 black & white illustrations. Provides an interesting perspective on how the mountains have inspired and refreshed over the last two centuries. 264 pp, 8" x 10".
Item #WMH22: $49.95
History of the White Mountains, by Lucy Crawford, edited and with an introduction by John T.B. Mudge, 1999 reprint. A nice new hardcover reprint of an all-time White Mountain classic, originally published in 1846. Lucy Crawford recounts in straightforward prose the exploits of her husband, Ethan Allen Crawford, and other early tales of the mountains. Illustrated with a variety of historic woodcuts, photos, paintings & maps. 209 pp, 5 1/8" x 7 3/4".
Item #WMH23: $15.95
Shrouded Memories, by Floyd W. Ramsey, 1994, new paperback edition, 2002. This popular collection of true stories from the White Mountains, out of print for several years, is now available in a new edition. Ramsey is an historian with a flair for storytelling, and these 18 White Mountain tales chronicle notable events and people from the past two centuries. Included are narratives about lumber king J.E. Henry, homesteader Dolly Copp, the tragic Willey slide of 1826, the World War II bomber crash near Mt. Moosilauke, the famous 1961 UFO kidnapping near Franconia Notch, and various other fascinating stories. 270 pp., 6" x 9".
Item #WMH24: $17.95
Tales Told in the Shadow of the White Mountains, by Charles J. Jordan, 2003. A collection of real and surreal tales from northern New Hampshire. These fourteen stories range from the weird to the wonderful, and include mountain characters like English Jack, the hermit of Crawford Notch, witches and ghosts of the area, the bleeding Jesus of Berlin, headstone negravings and much more. 188 pp., 6" x 9."
Item #WMH25: $19.95
Lincoln and Woodstock, New Hampshire, by Mike Dickerman, 2005. "A photographic journey into the area's colorful past" A superb collection of over 300 photos, many never before published. Informative captions reveal the fascinating history of Licoln and Woodstock. Chapters cover logging and mill days, hotels and tourism, landmark events, recreation, the area's natural beauty, schools and more. 160 pp, 8" x 10 1/2."
Item #WMH26: $24.95
The White Mountains, by Randall Bennett, 1994. One of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series - a collection of historic White Mountain photos with explanatory captions. The focus is on tourism, including hotels, railroads, auto touring, the Cog Railway, scenic wonders and more. 128 pp, 6 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Item #WMH27: $19.99
Historical Relics of the White Mountains, by John H. Spaulding, 1855 (1998 reprint). Reprint of an early White Mountain classic written by the manager of two summit hotels on Mt. Washington. A charming blend of history and description. New introduction by Mike Dickerman. 111pp, 4 ¼” x 7”.
Item #WMH28: $12.95
New Hampshire: Unforgettable Vintage Images of the Granite State, by Arcadia Publishing, 2000. A "best of" collection of photos from the various "Images of America" books for New Hampshire. A variety of historic pictures from around the state show people at work and play and many other nostalgic images. Hardcover, 128 pp, 7" X 10".
Item #WMH29: $24.99
New Hampshire Covered Bridges, by Glenn A. Knoblock, 2002. A collection of vintage photos depicting the covered bridges of the Granite State, including those still standing and many that were destroyed by fire or flood. Historical caption for each photo. 128 pp, 6 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Item #WMH30: $19.99
The Franconia Gateway, by Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D., 2002. A History & Guide to the Pemigewasset valley, including Plymouth, Campton, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Lincoln, Franconia Notch and Franconia. Text covers historical highlights and scenic attractions, including a chapter on the Old Man. Illustrated with nearly 150 vintage photos, illustrations and maps. 160 pp, 6 3/4" x 9 3/4".
Item #WMH31: $21.99
Field Guide to New Hampshire Firetowers, by Iris W. Baird and Chris Haartz, 2nd edition, 2005. Back in print - a fascinating little guide with photos to 25 existing towers across the state, plus a checklist of former firetower sites. 64 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4."
Item #WMH32: $5.00
Looking Out for Our Forests, by Iris W. Baird, NH Fire Lookout Historian. Subtitled, "The Evolution of a Plan to Protect New Hampshire's Woodlands from Fire," this is a fascinating history of fire detection efforts in New Hampshire, with an emphasis on the development of a fire tower netork. Includes fine old photos of firetowers. 128 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4."
Item #WMH33: $20.00
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On and Off the Trail: Seventy Years with the Appalachian Mountain Club, by Fred Stott, 2005. The author, a longtime leader and activist with AMC, traces the history of the club and his own involvement with it, from his days as a hutman in the 1930s to his work with conservation initiatives in the 21st century. 208 pp, 5 1/4" x 8 3/8."
Item #WMH34: $16.95
Among the Clouds: Work, Wit and Wild Weather at the Mount Washington Observatory, by Eric Pinder, 2008. Humorous and informative stories about life on the mountain, by a former weather observer and avid hiker. 112 pp., 6" x 9."
Item #WMH35: $14.95
This Vast Book of Nature: Writing the Landscape of New Hampshire's White Mountains, 1784-1911," by Pavel Cenkl, 2006. Written by a professor of Heritage Studies at Plymouth State University, this interesting book explores how different visions of the landscape have affected the cultural and physical development of the White Mountains, through settlement, development and preservation. Hardcover, 208 pp.
Item #WMH36: $34.95
Tales of the White Mountains, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, with Introduction and Historical Epilogue by John T.B. Mudge, 2001. Anthology of four Hawthorne short stories set in the White Mountains: "Sketches from Memory," "The Great Carbuncle," "The Ambitious Guest," (about the Willey Slide in Crawford Notch) and "The Great Stone Face," Also includes several other accounts of the Willey disaster. Hardcover, 5 1/8" x 7 3/4".
Item #WMH37: $15.95
Three Days on the White Mountains, by Dr. Benjamin L. Ball, 1856, 2002 reprint. Dr. Ball endured one of the earliest survival epics on Mt. Washington in October, 1855, and published an account of his three-day misadventure the next year. This new reprint brings back an old classic that has long been available only to serious White Mountain collectors. 70 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/4".
Item #WMH38: $9.95
A Time Before New Hampshire, by Michael J. Caduto, 2003. "The Story of a Land and Native Peoples." A thoroughly researched chronicle of early New Hampshire, starting with its geologic origins and ancient natural history and continuing through the Paleoindian period of hunter-gatherers and the tenure of the Abenaki people. The author immerses you in the day-to-day existence of the native peoples, inspiring a deeper appreciation of the rich heritage of the Granite State. 288 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #WMH39: $19.95
Walking with Thoreau - A Literary Guide to the Mountains of New England, writings by Henry David Thoreau, commentary by William Howarth, 2001. An anthology of Thoreau's writings on his ascents of nine New England mountains, including Wachusett, Greylock, Katahdin, Kineo, Washington, Lafayette and Monadnock. Commentary by Thoreau auhtority William Howarth. 350 pp, 5 3/8" x 8".
Item #WMH41: $16.00
Guide to Wonalancet and the Sandwich Range of New Hampshire, replica of 1901 edition. White Mountain history buffs are sure to enjoy this reprint of the hard-to-find first guidebook to the Sandwich Range, published by the Wonalancet Out Door Club in 1901. It contains descriptions of the area's mountains and early trails, along with vintage photos and advertisements and reproductions of sketch maps of the Sandwich Range and the Wonalancet area. 60 pp, 4 1/2" x 6 3/4".
Item #WMH42: SALE $7.00
Indian Stream Republic, by Daniel Doan, 1997. An authentic and colorful account of a little-known episode in New Hampshire history, when in 1832 settlers at the northernmost tip of the state declared themselves the Indian Stream Republic, independent of the U.S. and Canada. Written by the author of the two NH "Fifty Hikes" books. 266 pp, 5 7/8" x 8 7/8".
Item #WMH43: $23.95
Marty on the Mountain: 38 Years on Mount Washington, by Martin Engstrom, 2003. Longtime television engineer and weather reporter Marty Engstrom recounts many tales of his nearly four decades stationed on the summit of Mt. Washington. Marty's Down East drawl and trademark grin at the end of each live weather report were daily staples for thousands of North Country TV viewers. His book is an engaging and humorous look at life on the top of New England. 160 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #WMH44: $16.95
The Old Man of the Mountain, by Robert Hutchinson, photographs by Dick Hamilton & William Johnson, 2003. A commemorative book on New Hampshire's fallen symbol. Includes numerous photos from many angles by two noted New Hampshire photographers, along with archival images and informative text on the Old Man's natural and human history. 48 pp, 8 7/8" x 12".
Item #WMH46: $9.95
Log Drives on the Connecticut River, by Bill Gove, 2003. A colorful and comprehensive chronicle of the great log drives on the Connecticut River in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Logging historian Gove recounts the full story of these annual spring drives, which started in the remote forests of northern Vermont and New Hampshire and ended hundreds of miles downriver at the mills near Holyoke, MA. Many interesting sidebars are also included. Illustrated with over 250 vintage photos and maps. 236 pp., 8" x 10 1/2".
Item #WMH47: $29.95
Grand Monadnock, by Steve Sherman and Julia Older. 2nd Edition, 2003. Color photo book about America's most-climbed mountain. Includes info on major trails, geology, nomenclature, taverns and inns, literature and the arts, natural history and more. 112 pp., 8" x 9".
Item #WMH48: $20.00
It Happened in New Hampshire, by Stillman Rogers, 2004. The author recounts 31 of the most captivating moments from New Hampshire's history, from colonial days to the fall of the Old Man in 2003. Included are classic tales such as the Willey Slide, the world-record wind on Mt. Washington and the 1938 hurricane, along with some fascinating less-known stories. 170 pp., 6" x 9".
Item #WMH49: $9.95
The Great Stone Face, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, updated by PJ Saine, 2004. A new edition of Hawthorne's classic tale, illustrated in color with vintage New Hampshire postcards, including 14 different views of the Old Man of the Mountain. Hardcover, 44 pp., 8 1/4" x 8 1/4".
Item #WMH50: $17.95
Following Their Footsteps, "A Travel Guide & History of the 1775 Secret Expedition to Capture Quebec" by Stephen Clark, 2003. A unique and fascinating guide, recounting the epic journey of the American expedition led by Benedict Arnold from Massachusetts to Quebec City, where they tried but failed to capture the city from British troops. Parallel to the historical narrative is a travel guide for driving, canoeing and hiking along the route of the expedition. The route to the Canadian border is shown on 20 color maps. 150 pp, 8 1/2" x 11".
Item #WMH51: $18.95
People and Place: Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests - The First 100 Years, edited by Rosemary G. Conroy and Richard Ober, 2001. An attractive coffee-table book published by the Forest Society, one of New England's most respected conservation groups, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. A stable of talented writers and photographers show how SPNHF has influenced forest and land policy in New Hampshire, beginning with the passage of the Weeks Act and establishment of the White Mountain National Forest. Includes an article on The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem by Mike Dickerman of the Mountain Wanderer. Hardcover, 176 pp, 8 3/4" x 11".
Item #WMH52: $34.95
50 Hikes in Vermont, by Bob Lindemann and Mary Deaett. 6th Edition, 2003. Describes hikes across the Green Mountain state from ¼ mile to 14 miles in length, including many classics. Info on geology, history & wildlife. Revised 6th edition includes several new hikes. Topo map for each hike. 240 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #VTH01: $17.95
Guide to Vermont's Best Day Hikes, by Jared Gange. 5th Edition, 2006. Compact guidebook gives overview of 100 of the best hikes in all regions of the state. Also includes good introductory info and a backcountry skiing guide. Includes 16 pages of color photos and many maps and black-and-white photos. 192 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #VTH02: $14.95
Hiking Vermont, by Larry Pletcher, 2nd edition, 2008. The Vermont entry in the Falcon hiking series provides entertaining write-ups for 61 hikes in all corners of the state. Excellent black-and-white photos enhance the descriptions. 200 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #VTH03: $16.95
Day Hiker's Guide to Vermont, edited by Sylvia Plumb. 5th Edition, 2006. Latest edition of the Green Mountain Club guide covering Vermont trails beyond the Long Trail system. Presented in an attractive and compact format with color page maps. The trails are organized by region and cover such favorites as Mt. Equinox, the Worcester Range, and the Lake Willoughby area as well as many lesser-known peaks and lowland rambles. 366 pp, 4 1/4" x 6 1/2'.
Item #VTH04: $18.95
Long Trail Guide, by Green Mountain Club. 26th Edition, 2007. New edition of a Vermont classic features revised descriptions and color topographic maps (100-foot contours) and elevation profiles for the 265-mile Long Trail, plus side trails and the Vermont portion of the Appalachian Trail. 256 pp, 4 1/8” x 6 3/8”.
Item #VTH05: $18.95
Long Trail Map, by Wilderness Map Co., 3rd edition, 2007. Excellent waterproof map shows entire 270-mile Long Trail in 7 sections. Features include trail mileages between points, viewpoint locations, shelters, and 35 recommended day hikes. Scale is 1:100,000 with 100-foot contours. Produced in cooperation with Green Mountain Club and will be a must-have for Long Trail trekkers. 24" X 18", folded to 4" X 9".
Item #VTH06: $9.95
High Ledges, Green Mountains, by Bruce Hesselbach, 2005. Entertaining narrative of the author's section hike of the Long Trail, divided into 40 chapters. Provides interesting descriptions of the trail and trail life, illustrated with some nice photos. 224 pp., 6" x 9."
Item #VTH07: $18.95
Nature Walks in Southern Vermont, by Mark Mikolas, 1995. Describes 45 easy-to-moderate walks and hikes from the Killington region south to the Mass. border. Also includes a series of nature essays. 358 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #VTH08: $12.95
Northern Vermont Hiking Trails, by Map Adventures, 3rd edition, 2006. Newly revised colorful map (paper, 20-meter/100-foot contours) covers Mt. Mansfield, Camel’s Hump, Lake Willoughby area, Worcester Range & more. Folded to 4” x 9”.
Item #VTH11: $5.95
Great Hikes in Vermont Series
Each of these three packages includes twelve hiking cards and a clear protective pouch - a unique concept brought over from England. Each card provides directions to the trailhead, a good trail description, map, elevation profile, historical and/or geological info, viewing-wheel guide to summit panorama, fun facts, and more. 6 1/2" x 9 1/4".
Great Hikes in Northern Vermont, by Lesli Schomaker, 1999. Includes hikes in Mt. Mansfield, Camel's Hump, Willoughby Lake and Worcester Range areas, plus several others.
Item #VTH12: $15.95
Great Hikes in Central Vermont, by Lesli Schomaker, 1999. Covers several Long Trail hikes, Mt. Ascutney, and a number of other trips around the region.
Item #VTH13: $15.95
Great Hikes in Southern Vermont, by Lesli Schomaker, 1999. Features many of the best hikes along the southern Long Trail and a couple of nice outliers.
Item #VTH14: $15.95
Hiking Green Mountain National Forest-Southern Section, by Bruce Scofield, 2000. Excellent guide to the relatively little-known backcountry areas in the southern Green Mountains. The author provides solid info on the Green Mountain National Forest, wilderness areas, towns, local history, mountains, ponds, day hikes and backpacking trips. Maps & photos. 176 pp., 6" X 9".
Item #VTH15: $14.95
Greater Burlington, Vermont Hiking and Biking Map, by Map Adventures, 2nd Edition, 2004. Detailed map shows bike, multi-use and hiking trails, footpaths, parks and conservation areas in Greater Burlington region. On reverse side are descriptions of hiking & walking destinations and biking routes, plus useful local info. Paper map folded to 4” x 9”.
Item #VTH17: $4.95
Mad River Valley Map & Guide, by Map Adventures. 2nd edition, 2004. Fine topographic trail map covers walks and hikes in the Sugarbush-Warren-Waitfield area, including the Long Trail from Camel's Hump to Lincoln gap. 1:50,000 scale, contour interval 20 meters (66 feet). Reverse side includes descriptions of 22 walks, rambles, bike rides and Long Trail hikes. Paper, folded to 4" x 9".
Item #VTH18: $4.95
Long Trail End-to-Ender’s Guide, by “Mr. Natural,” 2007 edition. Published by Green Mountain Club. Invaluable reference for planning a thru-hike on Vermont’s long-distance footpath. Details on road access, shelters, stores, restaurants etc. 42 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ½”.
Item #VTH19: $9.95
Alone But Not Lonely, by Annie Gibavic, 2003. "One Woman's Hike on Vermont's Long Trail" An enjoyable narrative of a Vermont resident's three week journey from north to south on the 270-mile Long Trail. 97 pp, 5" x 7".
Item #VHT21: $12.95
AMC Maine Mountain Guide, 9th Edition, 2005. This new edition covers hundreds of hiking trails across the breadth of this vast state, including many pages on Baxter State Park. Features excellent GPS-rendered and GPS compatible color trail maps with 100-foot contours for Baxter Park, Rangeley-Stratton area, Gulf Hagas, Weld region, Pleasant Mtn., Camden Hills, Mahoosuc Range and Evans Notch. (Note: Acadia National Park is covered in a separate AMC Guide; see Item #MEH11.) 258 pp, 5" x 7".
Item #MEH01: $19.95
50 Hikes in the Maine Mountains, by Cloe Chunn. 3rd Edition, 2002. Describes a wide variety of day hikes and a handful of backpacks, ranging from the Mt. Blue region up to Baxter State Park and beyond. Provides much info on geology, wildlife & history for each hike, plus topo map. 242 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #MEH02: $16.95
50 Hikes in Southern and Coastal Maine, by John Gibson. 3rd Edition, 2002. Covers hikes in the coastal hills (Camden, Acadia, etc.) and the SW mountains such as Pleasant Mtn., the Evans Notch area and the Mahoosucs. Topo maps and interpretive info for each hike. 204 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #MEH03: $16.95
Hiking Maine, by Tom Seymour, 2nd Edition, 2002. The 70 walks in this Falcon guide are concentrated in the scenic coastal regions of Maine. It also features some interesting urban walks, not often found in a hiking guide. 204 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #MEH04: $15.95
The Wildest Country: Exploring Thoreau's Maine, by J. Parker Huber, 2nd edition, 2008. Very attractive, informative and interesting AMC-published book follows Thoreau's journeys through Maine (as recorded in his classic The Maine Woods and offers modern commentary on how the route has changed. Illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white photos and color maps. 240 pp, 7" x 9 1/2."
Item #MEH05: $19.95
Maine Southern Coast Map, by Map Adventures, 2002. Attractive topographic map covers area from Kittery to South Portland, with info on walks & hikes, nature preserves, beaches, lighthouses and bike rides. Inset maps show trail details for Mt. Agamenticus and several other areas. Folded to 4" x 9".
Item #MEH06: $4.95
Maine Coast by Foot, Bike or Car, by Map Adventures, 2001. This topographic map of the Casco Bay region (around Portland) is ideal for exploring the coast and islands. Includes 20 day hikes, 10 road biking routes, lighthouses, parks & preserves and more. Folded to road map size.
Item #MEH07: $4.95
Hiking Guide to Maine, by Mike Keim et al. An eclectic collection of about 30 hikes across the state, including 10 in the Mt. Blue-Tumbledown area. Includes some sketch maps, but should be used in conjunction with AMC or other trail maps. 54 pp, 8 1/2" x 11".
Item #MEH09: $9.95
Nature Walks in Southern Maine, by Jan M. Collins and Joseph E. McCarthy, 1996. Forty easy-to-moderate walks along the southern coast and through the interior hills. Lots of good text on scenery, flora, fauna and history. 320 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #MEH10: $12.95
Discover Acadia National Park, by Jerry and Marcy Monkman, 2nd edition, 2005. Newly revised AMC guide describes the best 50 hiking, biking, paddling and sea-kayaking trips at Acadia. In addition to the thorough trip narratives, an appendix provides traditional guidebook descriptions for all official park hiking trails. Includes a color trail map (paper, 100-foot contours) showing entire park on one side and detail map of eastern section of park on reverse. 272 pp, 6" X 9".
Item #MEH11: $17.95
AMC Acadia National Park Hiking and Biking Map, 2005. Color trail map (tyvek, 100-foot contours)shows hiking trails and carriage roads. One side shows entire park at 1:60,000 scale; reverse has detail map of eastern section of park at 1:31,680 scale. Also shows boat ramps and kayak put-in locations. Folded to 3 5/8” x 4 3/4”.
Item #MEH12: $7.95
Hiking on Mt. Desert Island - A Pocket Guide, by Earl D. Brechlin. Compact, no-frills hiking guide with good trail descriptions. 72 pp, 4 ¾” x
6 ½”.
Item #MEH13: $7.95
Hiking Acadia National Park, by Dolores Kong and Dan Ring, 2001. Fine Falcon guide describes 94 Acadia hikes, with maps, elevation graphs and photos. Covers nearly all of the 120 miles of trail in the park. 262 pp., 6" x 9".
Item #MEH14: $16.95
Trails Illustrated Map - Acadia National Park & Mount Desert Island, revised 1998. Waterproof, tearproof topo map with 20-foot contours, one of the excellent series produced by National Geographic Maps. Large scale inset of eastern park section. Also has introductory info and trail highlights. Folded to 4 ¼” x 9 ¼”.
Item #MEH15: $9.95
Acadia National Park Trail Map, by Map Adventures, 2007. Attractive map of Acadia with Map Adventures' trademark easy-to-read style. East side of Mt. Desert Island on one side, west side on reverse. Both maps at scale of 1:22,500 with 20-ft. contours. Trail mileages between points shown on map. Paper or waterproof, folded to 4 " x 9".
Item #MEH16p (paper): $4.95 #MEH16w (waterproof, newly revised in 2008 with suggested hikes): $9.95
Witherell Map and Guide of Acadia National Park, 1998. A topo trail map of Acadia, paper with 20-foot contours, with a great deal of park information on the reverse - recommended hikes and bike rides, camping info, stores, services & accommodations in Bar Harbor, and more. Folded to 4" x 8".
Item #MEH18: $5.99
Katahdin - A Guide to Baxter State Park, by Stephen Clark. 5th Edition, 2005 revision. Indispensable guidebook for anyone planning a trip to this magnificent park. Offers detailed description, with mileage logs, for all Park trails, plus a good fold-out topo trail map (coated paper, 20-foot contours, folded to 3 ½” x 6 ½”). New edition describes several new trails in north and south sections of park. Also has extensive info on park history, flora & fauna, geology, campgrounds, etc. 215 pp., 4 ½” x 7”.
Item #MEH20: $19.95
Katahdin: An Historic Journey, by John W. Neff, 2006. "Legends, Explorations and Preservation of Maine's Highest Peak" A thoroughly researched and fascinating history of the "greatest mountain," covering Native American relationships with the mountain, early explorations, logging, sporting camps, development of trails and campsites, Thoreau, artists, Gov. Percival Baxter and the creation of Baxter State Park, and the future of wilderness preservation at Katahdin. 384 pp., 26 photos, 7 maps.
Item #MEH21: $19.95
DeLorme’s Map & Guide of Baxter State Park and Katahdin, 1996, revised 2002. Large, colorful topographic trail map of the Park. Lots of background info and descriptions of Park trails on back. Waterproof paper with 20-foot contours, folded to 4” x 9”.
Item #MEH22: $7.95
AMC Maine Mountain Maps #1 and #2: Rangeley-Stratton, Gulf Hagas, and Baxter State Park, 2005. Newly revised color, GPS-surveyed tyvek trail maps with 100-foot contours, 1:95000 scale. On one side is map of Rangeley-Stratton area, including Bigelows, Mt. Abraham, Saddleback, etc., plus map of Gulf Hagas area. On reverse is map of Baxter State Park, with insets of Fowler Ponds area, Katahdin-Roaring Brook area, and Daicey-Kidney Ponds area. Folded to 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
Item #MEH23: $7.95
Portland Trails by Map Adventures, 2nd edition, 2005. Map & trail guide for Portland, ME and surrounding communities. On one side is map of Portland metro area showing trails and parks. On reverse are descriptions for 23 trails and parks/preserves suitable for walking and in some cases for bicycling. Folded to 4" x 9".
Item #MEH25: $4.95
Peaks Island, ME by Map Adventures, 2002. On one side is a detailed topographic map of 720-acre Peaks Island (in Casco Bay just off the coast of Portland). On reverse is extensive info on the island's human and natural history and a walker's map of Portland's Old Port with a list of parking locations. Folded to 4" x 9".
Item #MEH26: $4.95
New England Hiking, by Michael Lanza. 4th Edition, 2005. Describes over 380 hikes covering all six New England states, with directions, access, trail notes, where to obtain maps and other useful information. This new edition includes additional material. A great resource for planning hiking trips across the region. The author is well-known as a columnist for AMC Outdoors and Northwest Editor for Backpacker magazine.. 496 pp, 5 ¼” x 8 3/8”.
Item #NEH01: $21.95
100 Classic Hikes of the Northeast, by Jared Gange, 2nd edition, 2005. A compilation of the best hikes in the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains, White Mountains, and Maine mountains. For each hike there's a listing of essential data - difficulty rating, distance, time, elevation gain, approach, and recommended maps - and a description of the character and highlights of the hike. Good photos throughout. Provides an excellent overview of the choice hiking in the Northeast. 304 pp, 5" x 7".
Item #NEH02: $18.95
Mountains for Mortals: New England, by Ron & Nancy Chase, 2008. Subtitled "Scenic Summits for Hikers," this guide has good detailed information and descriptions for what the authors rate as "the finest mountain hikes in New England." They include obvious choices such as Katahdin, Lafayette, Monadnock and Camel's Hump, but also lesser-known gems such as Potash and Cherry Mountain's Owls Head. Includes 8-page insert of color photos. 224 pp., 5 7/8" x 8 7/8."
Item #NEH03: $19.95
New England Walks, by Gary Ferguson, 1995. A contemplative, at times poetic guide detailing 76 easy walks throughout New England, with an emphasis on natural history. Very enjoyable reading. 258 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NHH04: $15.95
AMC's Best Backpacking in New England, by Matt Heid, 2008. Unique guide to 33 multi-day hiking trips across New England. Thoroughly researched and well-written. Includes trips through such fine areas as Baxter State Park, the Pemigewasset, Sandwich Range, Presidential Range-Dry River, Great Gulf, Caribou-Speckled, Wild River, Lye Brook, Breadloaf and Glastenbury Wildernesses, Mahoosuc and Bigelow Ranges, Mt. Greylock, and even Cape Cod. 336 pp., 6" x 9".
Item #NEH05: $18.95
Great Walks of North America: New England, by John McKinney, 1997. A sampling of the region’s finest walks, from the Rhode Island coast to the barren peak of Katahdin. 253 pp, 4 ½” x 9”.
Item #NEH06: $14.95
Best Hikes with Children in Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine, by Cynthia C. & Thomas J. Lewis, 3rd Edition, 2007. Lively descriptions of 81 family hikes in northern New England. Provides lots of tidbits that will keep kids interested and motivated. Photos & maps. An excellent resource. 270 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NEH07: $16.95
Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, by Cynthia C. & Thomas J. Lewis. 3rd Edition, 2007. Seventy-nine family hikes in southern New England narrated in the Lewises’ informative and enthusiastic style. A great book for planning hikes with kids. 252 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NEH08: $16.95
Fodor's Short Escapes Near Boston, by Bruce Scofield, 1999. It sounds like a travel guide, but is really a guide to pleasant walking (in some cases, hiking) excursions around New England, mostly within 2 1/2 hours of Boston. Provides walk directions & descriptions, trail maps and info on nearby inns and restaurants. 264 pp, 4 1/4" x 7 1/8". Item #NEH09: $15.00
Weekend Walks Along the New England Coast, by John Gibson, 2003. Newly revised with a smaller convenient size. Veteran tramper Gibson narrates 44 “scenic walks, strolls and day hikes” showing off the varied environments of the New England coastline. Includes walks in CT, RI, MA, NH and ME. 208 pp, 4" x 7".
Item #NEH10: $16.95
Nature Walks Along the Seacoast, by Julia Older & Steve Sherman, 2003. AMC book describes 51 rewarding and easy walks along the coasts of southern Maine, New Hampshire and northern massachusetts. Most of the trips are under 2 miles in length and are ideal for families with young children. Map and detailed description for each walk. 266 pp., 5" x 7".
Item #NEH11: $15.95
New England Waterfalls, by Greg Parsons and Kate B. Watson, 2003. Excellent guide to more than 200 cascades and waterfalls across the region. Gives location, driving directions, trail length and difficulty, waterfall type, height and swimming possibilities. Also includes 60 black & white photos and tips on waterfall photography. 240 pp, 6" x 9",
Item #NEH12: $17.95
Fifty State Summits, by Paul L. Zumwalt. 5th Edition, 2002. An invaluable guide for those interested in "high-pointing" - visiting the high point in each of the fifty states, from 345-ft. Britton Hill in Florida to Alaska's mighty 20,306-ft. Denali. For each high point there's a map, driving directions, hiking & climbing info, description of high point, neighboring points of interest, camping info and more. 140 pp, 8 1/2" x 11".
Item #NEH14: $18.00
Highpoints of the United States, by Don W. Holmes, 2nd Edition, 2000. A detailed guide with descriptions and sketch maps for the 50 high points. Includes info on primary and alternate routes, special conditions, and notes on human and natural history. 281 pp, 6" X 9".
Item #NEH15: $14.95
Lonely Planet Hiking in the USA, 2000. An interesting sampler of hikes from New England/New York, Southern Appalachia, the Rockies, the Southwest, the Sierra Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. Good introductory info, and a special section on long-distance trails. The two hikes chosen for the White Mountains are a Presidential traverse and a circuit over the Baldfaces, Wild River and Carter Dome. 512 pp, 5" X 7 1/4".
Item #NEH16: $24.99
Hiking Southern New England, by Rhonda & George Ostertag, 2nd edition, 2002. This Falcon guide includes 75 hikes - 43 in MA, 24 in CT and 8 in RI. Includes mountain, forest, flatland, beach and sanctuary hikes. Excellent introduction to the region. 328 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SNH01: $16.95
Best Hikes with Children in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, by Cynthia C. Lewis and Thomas J. Lewis. 3rd Edition, 2007. Lively descriptions for 79 kid-friendly hikes - 30 in CT, 33 in MA and 16 in RI. Good photos and sketch maps, plus tips for motivating little hikers. 252 pp, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”.
Item #SNH02: $16.95
AMC Massachusetts Trail Guide,, edited by Chrles W.G. Smith. 8th Edition, 2004. Completely updated edition of comprehensive trail guide covers Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, Wachusett, Boston metro, and SE Mass. Describes over 350 trails, including 91 new ones. Includes 6 new color, GPS-rendered folded paper maps of Mt. Greylock/northern Berkshires, , SW Mass. (Mt. Everett), Mt. Tom Reservation, Holyoke Range, Mt. Wachusett, and Blue Hills 362 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #SNH03: $19.95
AMC SW Mass./Mt. Greylock-Northern Berkshires/Mt. Wachusett Map.
New color, GPS-rendered, large-scale trail maps with 100-foot contours. Folded to 3 1/2” x 4 3/4”.
Item #SNH06: $5.95
Hiking the Pioneer Valley, by Bruce Scofield. 3rd Edition, 2004. Describes 30 circuit hikes in Connecticut River valley region of Massachusetts, inclding Holyoke Range, Mt. Tom, and many more.
Item #SNH08: $14.95
Hiking Massachusetts, by Benjamin B. Ames, 2002. Falcon guide offers detailed info for 30 hikes across the Bay State, plus a nine-section description for the Midstate Trail. For each day hike there is a mileage log, statistics, map, elevation profile, and contact info. In the back is an informative 17-page section on "The Art of Hiking." 215 pp, 6" X 9".
Item #SNH09: $17.95
50 Hikes in Massachusetts,by John Brady and Brian White. 4th Edition, 2006. Good selection of hikes across the state, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod. Topo map included for each hike. Good natural history info - the authors are geology professors. 276 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SNH10: $16.95
Nature Walks in the Berkshire Hills, by Charles W.G. Smith, 1997. Forty-two easy to moderate walks in the beautiful Berkshires, with natural and human history woven through the descriptions. Each trip is accompanied by a short nature essay. 334 pp, 4 ½” x 6 ½”.
Item #SNH11: $12.95
Hikes & Walks in the Berkshire Hillsby Lauren R. Stevens. 3rd Edition, 2004. Describes 56 outings (including 12 new ones) afoot in the Berkshires, with 37 topo maps and lots of background info. Also includes fold-out map of public lands. 236 pp, 4 ½” x 7 ¼”.
Item #SNH12: $14.95
Nature Walks in Central & Western Massachusetts, by Michael Tougias and Rene Laubach, 2nd Edition, 2000. Fifty outdoor rambles in the central hills, from the Connecticut River Valley east to Worcester County. Plenty of interpretive info for the natural history enthusiast. 262 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #SNH13: $12.95
Discover the Berkshires of Massachusetts, by Charles W.G. Smith and Susan A. Smith, 2003. A guide to 23 hikes, 9 mountain bike rides and 15 paddling trips (5 river, 10 quietwater) in the Berkshire region in far western Massachusetts. The hikes tend toward the short and easy, with some unsuual destinations and familiar favorites such as Mt. Everett and Monument Mtn. 290 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #SNH14: $16.95
Midstate Trail Guide, by Midstate Trail Committee. 4th Edition, 2002. Guide to 92-mile trail running north to south through Worcester County, Massachusetts. Includes color topographic trail maps with mileage logs and points of interest. Spiral bound, 56 pp, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
Item #SNH15: $16.95
Mt. Greylock Map, cartography by Christopher J. Ryan, 1995. Color topographic trail map (paper, 100-foot contours) of Mt. Greylock Reservation. History and trail info on reverse. Folded to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.
Item #SNH16: $3.95
Mt. Toby Trail Map, cartography by Christopher J. Ryan, 1993. Color topographic map (paper, 50-foot contours) of Mt. Toby and Mt. Sugarloaf. History and trail info on reverse. Folded to 5 ¾” x 4 ¾”.
Item #SNH17: $3.95
Map of Holyoke Range State Park - Western Section, cartography by Christopher J. Ryan, 1994. Color topographic trail map (paper, 50-foot contours) covering Holyoke Range west of Rt. 116, including Mt. Holyoke, Seven Sisters, Mt. Hitchcock & Bare Mtn. Background & trail info on reverse. Folded to 6 ¼” x 4 ½”.
Item #SNH18: $3.95
Map of Holyoke Range State Park - Eastern Section, cartography by Christopher J. Ryan, 1996. Color topographic trail map (paper, 50-foot contours) of Holyoke Range east of Rt. 116, including Mt. Norwottuck, Rattlesnake Knob and Long Mtn. Trail descriptions & background info on reverse. Folded to 6 ½”x 4 ¾”.
Item #SNH19: $3.95
Map of Mt. Tom Reservation, cartography by Christopher J. Ryan, 1994. Color topographic trail map (paper, 50-foot contours) of this popular hiking area on the west side of the Connecticut River. Trail & general info on back. Folded to 5” x 6 ¾”.
Item #SNH20: $3.95
South Taconic Trails Map, by New York/New Jersey Trails Conference, 1998. Superb color topographic trail map (tyvek, 100-foot contours) covering southern Taconic region, including Mt. Everett and Alander Mtn. in MA and adjacent regions in NY and CT. Folded to 3 ¾” x 7 ½”.
Item #SNH21: $4.95
Nature Walks in Eastern Massachusetts, by Michael Tougias, 2nd edition, 1999. Forty strolls are described, all within an hour’s drive of Boston, including some wonderful little-known wildlands between Rts. 128 and 495. Includes info on Bay Circuit Trail. 194 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #SNH25: $12.95
More Nature Walks in Eastern Massachusetts, by Michael Tougias, 1998. Another 45 walks for nature lovers. Focuses on the southeastern region of the state, including Cape Cod. Offers the wealth of natural history info that typifies the “Nature Walks” series. 192 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SNH26: $12.95
Exploring In and Around Boston on Bike and Foot, by Lee Sinai. 2nd Edition, 1999. Terrific outdoor recreation guide to metro Boston includes 19 walks/hikes among its 40 tours. All are accessible by public transportation. Detailed trail descriptions and illustrated natural history highlights. 349 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #SNH27: $14.95
Country Walks Near Boston, by Alan Fisher, 3rd Edition, 2000. A much-expanded and revised edition of this popular guide. Twenty-nine walking areas are described, ranging from the Cape Cod Canal up to the North Shore. In addition to driving and walking directions, the author imparts in-depth human and natural history for the trip locales. Clear maps. 367 pp., 5 3/8" X 8 1/4".
Item #SNH28: $14.95
Walk Boston, edited by Robert Sloane, 2003. An excellent guide to 30 walks that bring you to the city's unique neighborhoods, waterfronts and famous suburbs. Detailed directions and historic and cultural highlights are given for each walk. All walks are accessible by public transportation. Written by the tour guides of Walk Boston, a pedestrian advocacy group. 234 pp., 5" x 7."
Item #SNH29: $14.95
Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands, by Ned Friary & Glenda Bendure, 2nd Edition, 1999. Describes 24 walks on Cape Cod, 7 on Martha’s Vineyard and 4 on Nantucket. Takes in many of the Cape’s varied landscapes - ponds, woods, marshes, dunes, beaches and moraines. 213 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #SNH30: $15.95
Short Nature Walks - Cape Cod, Nantucket & the Vineyard, by Hugh & Heather Sadlier. 7th Edition, 2001. Thirty-two easy walks are outlined in this little classic, first published in 1976. The descriptions come with photos and clear maps. 133 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #SNH31: $10.95
In the Footsteps of Thoreau - 25 Historic & Nature Walks on Cape Cod, by Adam Gamble, 1997. A delightful and unique walking guide retracing Thoreau’s explorations on the mid and outer Cape. Includes 15 individual walks and a 10-part “Great Thoreau Hike” along the Outer Beach, plus 55 historic sites. A must for Cape enthusiasts. 270 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #SNH32: $14.95
Trails Illustrated Map of Cape Cod National Seashore, by National Geographic Maps, 2002. Colorful topographic map on tough plastic material, with 10-foot contours. Shows entire mid and outer Cape, highlighting National Seashore nature trails and bike paths, and Cape Cod Rail Trail. Also includes extensive background and geological info. Folded to 4 ¼” x 9”.
Item #SNH33: $9.95
Best Easy Day Hikes - Cape Cod, by Cheryl Johnson Huban, 1999. Compact little guide to 23 easy walks on the Cape & Islands. Most are only a mile or two long, but very rewarding. For each hike there is a succinct description and clear map. 87 pp, 4 1/4" x 7".
Item #SNH34: $6.95
Connecticut Walk Book - East, by Connecticut Forest & Park Association, 19th edition, 2005. Completely revamped guide to eastern half of Connecticut's Blue Trail system. Covers over 400 miles of trails and features all new 2-color, GPS-surveyed topographic maps. Also includes info on trail legends & lore and natural history. Plastic cover, loose-leaf ring binder. 286 pp., 6 1/2" x 9".
Item #SNH36: $24.95
Connecticut Walk Book - West, by Connecticut Forest & Park Association, 19th edition, 2006. Covers western half of blue trail system, similar in format to Walk Book East.
Item #SNH37: $24.95
50 Hikes in Connecticut, by David, Gerry and Sue Hardy. 5th Edition, 2002. Covers a diverse range of hikes in every corner of the Nutmeg State, from the northwestern hills through the Connecticut River Valley to the southeast coast. 234 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SNH38: $16.95
Nature Walks in Connecticut, by Rene Laubach and Charles W.G. Smith, 2nd Edition, 2004. Leads you along 40 scenic trails and walks. The descriptions are very thorough with info on local history and wildlife, and each includes a brief natural history essay. 324 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #SNH39: $15.95
Short Nature Walks in Connecticut, by Eugene Keyarts. 7th Edition, 2002. Lays out 55 easy hikes, many on the Blue Trail System maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. 176 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #SNH40: $11.95
Discover Rhode Island, by Christie Matheson, 2004. AMC guide describes 16 hikes, 12 bike rides, and 22 paddling trips across Rhode Island. An indispensable outdoor guide to an often-overlooked state. 240 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #SNH42: $16.95
ADK Guide - High Peaks Region, edited by Tony Goodwin. 13th Edition, 2004. Latest edition covers all the “46 High Peaks” and many more, including Marcy, Great Range, Algonquin, Giant, Whiteface, etc. Describes over 100 trails plus updated info on the routes to the “trailless” high peaks. Several useful appendices. Two-sided topo trail map. 296 pp.
Item #NYH01: $19.95
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Item #NYH03: $19.95
ADK Guide - Northville-Placid Trail, by Bruce C. Wadsworth. 4rd Edition, 2007. Thorough guide to the Adirondack through-trail, which runs 133 miles from Northville on the south end to Lake Placid on the north end. Folded topo trail map provides complete coverage in six sections. 188 pp.
Item #NYH04: $19.95
ADK Guide - Catskill Region, by Carol and David White, 3rd Edition, 2005. Excellent revision of essential guide to the hundreds of trail miles in the Catskill Mountains. Includes the region’s thirty-five 3500-foot peaks. Has Route Guide maps for trailheads, but no topo trail map - designed to be used in conjunction with NY/NJ Trail Conference Catskills Trails map set (see Item #NYH32, below). 280 pp.
Item #NYH08: $19.95
These heavy-stock paper topo trail maps (20-foot contours) may be purchased separately from the guidebooks. All are folded to 3 ¾” x 5 3/8”.
Trails of the Adirondack High Peaks Region. One side covers most of High Peaks region, from Giant/Rocky Peak west to the Sewards. Northern High Peaks (Whiteface) on reverse.
Item #NYH09: $7.95
Trails of the Adirondack Northern Region. Cranberry Lake on one side, Upper Saranac Lake region on reverse.
Item #NYH10: $7.95
Trails of the Adirondack Central Region. Main map covers Siamese Ponds Wilderness, with insets for Blue Mtn. Lake and Hoffman Notch.
Item #NYH11: $7.95
The Northville-Placid Trail. Covers the entire trail with six sectional maps on one folded sheet.
Item #NYH12: $7.95
Trails of the Adirondack West-Central Region. North part of region on one side, south part on reverse.
Item #NYH13: $7.95
Trails of the Adirondack Eastern Region. Covers from Pharoah Lake Wilderness south to the mountains around Lake George.
Item #NYH14: $7.95
Trails of the Adirondack Southern Region. Eastern part of region on one side, western on reverse.
Item #NYH15: $7.95
50 Hikes in the Adirondacks, by Barbara McMartin. 4th Edition, 2003. A varied sampling of hikes for all tastes across the great 6,000,000 acre Adirondack Park, written by a hiker who knew it better than anyone. Includes popular High Peaks treks, but many out-of-the-way trips too. Revised 4th edition includes several new hikes. Topo map included for each hike. 258 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NYH16: $17.95
Day Hikes for All Seasons - An Adirondack Sampler, by Bruce Wadsworth. 4th Edition, 1996. Features 50 day hikes representing a cross-section of Adirondack regions and terrain. Ideal for beginning or family hikers. 128 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #NYH17: $10.95
Kids on the Trail! Hiking with Children in the Adirondacks, by Rose Rivezzi & David Trithart, 1997. Describes 62 child-oriented hikes and walks across the Adirondacks. Excellent introductory section, with many practical tips for hiking with kids. 192 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ½”.
Item #NYH19: $12.95
Paths Less Traveled, by Dennis Aprill, 2nd Edition, 2000. A unique guidebook for those who like their hikes off the beaten path. The 25+ trip descriptions, all for mountains under 2800 feet, are generously illustrated with photos and nature sketches. Also includes “Mountain Diary” pages for recording trip highlights. 238 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NYH20: $16.95
Exploring the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, by James R. Burnside, 1996. A must book for the Adirondack peakbagger. A unique work that combines the author’s climbing experiences with his sons, scenic descriptions, and interesting historical highlights. Illustrated with a profusion of fine photos. 496 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NYH21: $24.95
Views from on High, by John P. Freeman, 2001. Adirondack Mtn. Club guide to fire tower trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills. Includes historical overview and trail descriptions for 28 peaks and a checklist for completing the "Fire Tower Challenge." 160 pp., 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".
Item #NYH23: $10.95
Discover the Adirondack High Peaks, by Barbara McMartin. 3rd edition, 2004. Describes all trails in the High Peaks region from Dix Range on east to Sewards on west. Also includes slide climbs and other adventures. Many black & white photos. Trails are shown on tyvek map, purchased separately (see next item). 286 pp.
Item #NYH24: $15.00
Discover the Adirondack High Peaks Trail Map.Tyvek topo trail map with 10-meter contours. Eastern High Peaks on one side, Western High Peaks on reverse. Folded to 6” x 4 5/8”.
Item #NYH25: $7.50
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps of the Adirondack Park
New (2004) set of 5 waterproof maps covers entire Adirondack Park. Maps are at scale of 1:75,000 with 50-foot contours and beautiful shaded relief. All trails are shown, with mileage between points. Folded to 4" x 9".
Lake Placid/High Peaks Covers northeastern Adirondacks, including High Peaks Wilderness, Dix Mountain Wilderness, Giant Mountain Wilderness. Includes all the 46 high peaks except Whiteface and Esther.
Item #NYH36a: $9.95
Lake George/Great Sacandaga Covers southeastern Adirondacks, including Pharoah Lake Wilderness, Lake George Wild Forest, Hoffman Notch Wilderness, Wilcox Lake Wild Forest.
Item #NYH36b: $9.95
Northville/Raquette Lake Covers south-central Adirondacks, including Silver Lake Wilderness, Ferris Lake Wild Forest, Siamese Ponds Wilderness, most of West Canada Lakes Wilderness, Moose River Plains Wild Forest, Blue Ridge Wilderness.
Item #NYH36c: $9.95
Old Forge/Oswegatchie Covers western & southwestern Adirondacks,including Five Ponds Wilderness, Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, Black River Wild Forest, Independnce River Wild Forest.
Item #NYH36d: $9.95
Saranac/Paul Smiths Covers northern Adirondacks, including Whiteface Mtn., McKenzie Mountain Wilderness, St. Regis Canoe Area, Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, Taylor Pond Wild Forest.
Item #NYH36e: $9.95
Mt. Marcy and the High Peaks Close-Up Map and Guide, by Wilderness Map Co., 1995. Excellent topo trail map (paper, 100-foot contours, shaded relief) covering the heart of the High Peaks region. Trail descriptions and good general info on back. Folded to 4 ¾” x 6”.
Item #NYH37: $3.95
Produced by Plinth, Quinn & Associates, these large, colorful topo maps (paper, 20-foot contours) show roads, hiking trails, ski trails and other recreation info. All are folded to 7 ½” x 8 ¾”.
High Peaks Region. Covers all 46 High Peaks and surrounding area, with elevation profiles for popular trails on reverse.
Item #NYH38: $4.95
Central Mountains. Includes Siamese Ponds & West Canada Lakes Wilderness Areas, Blue Mtn. region and much more. Has map of Northville-Placid Trail on reverse.
Item #NYH39: $4.95
West-Central Wilderness Area. Includes Raquette Lake, Moose River Plains, West Canada Lakes, Pigeon Lake, Pepperbox, Ha-de-ron-dah, etc.
Item #NYH40: $4.95
Northwest Lakes. Covers Cranberry Lake, Tupper Lake and Long Lake areas, including Five Ponds Wilderness and Saint Regis Canoe Area.
Item #NYH41: $4.95
Lake George Region. Includes Lake George region, Pharoah Lake Wilderness, Ticonderoga area.
Item #NYH42: $4.95
Catskill Peak Experiences, edited by Carol Stone White, 2008. A great collection of 101 tales of hiking adventures in the Catskill Mountains, written by a diverse assemblage of peakbaggers, bushwhackers and saunterers. Includes sections on marathon hikes, misadventures, wildlife, wild weather, winter trekking, and off-trail exploration. 320 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #NYH43: $19.95
50 Hikes in the Hudson Valley, by Peter Kick, Barbara McMartin & James M. Long. 2nd Edition, 1994. Offers a good range of hikes in the Catskills, Hudson Highlands and Shawangunks. Interpretive info and topo map provided for each hike. 232 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #NYH44: $14.95
Best Hikes with Children in the Catskills & Hudson River Valley, by Cynthia C. Lewis & Thomas J. Lewis, 2nd Edition, 2002. Fifty-one family-oriented treks in the Catskills, Shawangunks, Bear Mountain-Harriman Parks and Hudson Highlands. Lots of good advice on hiking with kids. 224 pp, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NYH45: $14.95
New York Walk Book, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 7th Edition, revised 2005. The classic hiking guide for the New York metro area, first published in 1923. Covers NYC & suburbs, Long Island, Hudson Valley & Highlands, Bear Mountain-Harriman, Catskills & more. (New Jersey trails have been split into a separate book.) Good introductory section, detailed trail info, and wonderful sketches. Series of 13 color topo trail maps in back of book. 466 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #NYH46: $22.95
Catskill Trails Map Set, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 8th Edition, 2005. Colorful five-map set (tyvek, 100-foot contours) covers entire Catskill region: Northeast, Central, Western, Southern and North Lake areas. These are great maps! One especially nice feature is the stars that indicate viewpoints. Trail logs and other info on reverse. Maps are folded to 4” x 8 ¼” or less and come in plastic pouch.
Item #NYH47: $14.95
AMC Catskill Mountain Guide, by Peter Kick, cartography by Larry Garland, 2002. Comprehensive new guide offers detailed narratives for over 300 miles of Catskill trails, including view descriptions. Comes with new GPS-surveyed, 2-sided (East and West) color trail map at 1:100,000 scale with 100-ft. contours, on regular paper. An excellent guidebook! 238 pp., 5" X 7"
Item #NYH48: $19.95
AMC Catskill Trail Map, cartography by Larry Garland. Tyvek 2-sided (East and West) trail map covers entire Catskill Park at 1:100,000 scale with 100-ft. contours. Folded to 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
Item #NYH48a: $7.95
Catskill Trails: Book One, The Northern Catskills, by Edward G. Henry, 2000. Subtitled "A Ranger's Guide to the High Peaks," this book takes you along the trails of the storied Catskills with a naturalist's eye. Covers Escarpment region, Blackhead Range, Devil's Path, etc. Good intro section on geology. Maps & photos. 184 pp., 5" X 7".
Item #NYH49: $14.95
Catskill Trails: Book Two, The Central Catskills, by Edward G. Henry, 2000. Former forest ranger Henry covers the trails of the central and southern Catskills in this guide, including Slide Mtn. and the Burroughs Range, Giant Ledge, etc. Maps & photos. 184 pp., 5" X 7".
Item #NYH50: $14.95
Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons, by Carol and David White, 2002. Describes 60 hikes across the Catskills, a great variety of trips from easy strolls to steep and strenuous treks on the Devil's Path. Sketch map included for each hike. Published by Adirondack Mountain Club. 176 pp, 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".
Item #NYH51: $12.95
Shawangunk Trails Map Set, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 6th Edition, 2005. Four colorful topo trail maps (tyvek, 20/100 foot contours): Northern area, Southern area, Lake Mohonk area, and Lake Minnewaska area. Folded to 3 ½” x 7 ¼”.
Item #NYH52: $10.95
West Hudson Trails, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 4th Edition, 2006. Two-map set of color topo trail maps (tyvek, 20-foot contours) covers Storm King Mountain, Black Rock Forest and Schunemunk Mtn. Also includes historical notes. Comes folded in plastic pouch.
Item #NYH53: $8.95
East Hudson Trails, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 7th Edition, 2006, Three-map set of color topo trail maps (tyvek, 20-foot contours) covers Hudson Highlands & Fahnestock State Parks, Sugarloaf Mtn., Breakneck Ridge, Canopus Lake, Anthony’s Nose, Appalachian Trail, Beacon Mtn. Park & more. Historical notes on reverse. Comes folded in plastic pouch.
Item #NYH54: $10.95
Harriman/Bear Mountain Trails Map Set, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 10th Edition, 2005. Two map set of color topo trail maps (tyvek, 20-foot contours) reveal the many trails lacing these popular parks on the west side of the Hudson. Comes folded in plstic pouch.
Item #NYH55: $9.95
A Rock With a View - Trails of the Shawangunk Mountains, by Steve Weinman. 2nd Edition, 1997. Handy guide to 22 scenic hikes, walks and scrambles in the ‘gunks, with sketch maps. 72 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ½”.
Item #NYH56: $8.95
Shawangunks Trail Companion, by Jeffrey Perls, 2003. A comprehensive guide to the preserves and trails of the 'gunks. Covers hiking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing. Very detailed trail descriptions. Extensive introductory material on the area's human and natural history. Also has a section on nearby valley areas. 368 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #NYH57: $18.95
Harriman Trails - A Guide and History,by William J. Myles, 2nd Edition, 1999. Comprehensive guidebook for the 52,000 acre Harriman/Bear Mountain State Parks. Provides mileage logs and descriptions for 225 miles of marked trails and 103 miles of unmarked trails. Trail history is woven throughout. 514 pp, 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”.
Item #NYH58: $16.95
Guide to the Long Path, by New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. 5th Edition, 2002. Guidebook for the 328-mile trail that extends from the George Washington Bridge to near Albany, traversing Harriman State Park, Shawangunks & Catskills. Also covers the recently completed Shawangunk Ridge Trail. Topo maps interspersed with text. 280 pp, 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”.
Item #NYH59: $16.95
Appalachian Trail Guide to Maine, published by Maine Appalachian Trail Conference. 14th Edition, 2004. Covers 281 miles from Maine/NH line to Katahdin. Includes 176-page guidebook (4 ½” x 6 ½”) with extensive background info. The 7 sectional waterproof trail maps (20-foot contours, folded to 3 ¾” x 6 ½”) include both trail descriptions/logs and elevation profiles.
Item #AT01: $24.95
Appalachian Trail Guide to New Hampshire-Vermont, published by Appalachian Trail Conference. 10th Edition, 2001. New edition updates coverage for 161 miles in NH and 150 miles in VT. Includes 238-page guidebook (4 ½” x 6 ½”) with introductory info and trail logs/descriptions, and four two-sided waterproof trail maps, (eight sections total, 20-foot contours, folded to 4” x 5 ½”), with trail elevation profiles.
Item #AT02: $19.95
AT Map Set: New Hampshire-Vermont. The four two-sided waterproof trail maps, eight sections total, may be purchased separately from the guidebook.
Item #AT03: $14.95
Appalachian Trail Guide to Massachusetts-Connecticut, published by Appalachian Trail Conference. 11th Edition, 2001. Covers 142 miles from VT/MA border to CT/NY border. Includes 144-page guidebook (4 ½” x 6 ½”) with trail descriptions, and five sectional waterproof trail maps (3/6 meter or 10-foot contours, folded to 4 ½” x 5 ½”), with trail elevation profiles.
Item #AT04: $19.95
AT Map Set: Massachusetts-Connecticut. The five sectional waterproof trail maps are available as a separate purchase, minus the guidebook.
Item #AT05: $14.95
Appalachian Trail Guide to New York-New Jersey, produced by NY-NJ Trail Conference. 16th Edition, 2007. Covers 162 miles from Kent, CT to Delaware Water Gap, PA. Includes 202-page guidebook (4 ½” x 6 ½”) with trail descriptions and 6 sectional waterproof trail maps (20-foot contours, folded to 3 ¾” x 8 ¼”) with trail elevation profiles.
Item #AT06: $19.95
AT Map Set: New York-New Jersey. The 6 sectional trail maps also come as a separate set without the guidebook.
Item #AT07: $14.95
Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Southern New England, by David Emblidge, 1998. Excellent guidebook that describes 29 day and overnight hikes along the AT in CT, MA and VT. Each hike narrative is accompanied by a topo map, elevation profile, itinerary and informative sidebar. 292 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #AT08: $19.95
Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in Northern New England, by Michael Kodas et al, 1999. Four authors have teamed up to produce a fine guide to 38 day and overnight hikes along the AT in New Hampshire and Maine. The hike descriptions and sidebars have generous helpings of natural and human history, and each hike is accompanied by a topo map and elevation profile. 388 pp, 5" x 7".
Item #AT09: $19.95
The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes, by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. 2nd edition, 2004.. Provides brief descriptions of 149 day hikes along the AT, ranging from one to eleven miles and covering all fourteen states. Good for an overview of day-hiking opportunities along the length of the Trail. 184 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #AT10: $15.95
The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Overnight Hikes, by Victoria and Frank Logue and Leonard M. Adkins. 2nd edition, 2004. Sixty backpacking trips are outlined, visiting all fourteen states and offering a variety of difficulty levels. A useful overview of weekend backpacking opportunities along the Trail. 184 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #AT11: $15.95
The Appalachian Trail - A Visitor's Companion, by Leonard M. Adkins, 1998. A natural history guide to the AT, with chapters on geology, trees, flowers, mammals, birds, and reptiles/amphibians. Also offers history of trail and suggested hikes. 221 pp, 5 7/8" x 9".
Item #AT12: $14.95
Appalachian Trail Data Book - 2008, edited by Daniel D. Chazin, 2004. A handy little logbook of mileages for the entire 2,160-mile Trail, presented state by state. 68 pp, 5” x 7”.
Item #AT13: $5.95
The Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker’s Companion - 2008 Edition, by Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association. A cooperative effort of the ALDHA and the Appalachian Trail Conference, this annual guide for thru-hikers has trail & services info, town maps and the latest word on shelters and relos. Also has a nice wildlife and wildflower section at the end. 164 pp, 4” x 9”.
Item #AT15: $13.95
A Walk in the Woods,by Bill Bryson, 1998. Of the dozens of AT narratives written through the years, this is the one that hit the best-seller lists. The bumblings of Bryson and Katz, his portly hiking pal, are hilarious. The book has a serious, thoughtful side, too. A great read. 276 pp, 6” x 9 ½”.
Item #AT18: $14.95
The Appalachian Trail: An Aerial View, by Mark Warner, 2004. The AT as you've never seen it! Coffee table book features spectacular bird's eye photos taken all along the trail by the author flying in his antique Piper Cub. The cover shots of Franconia Ridge and the Presidentials beyond the Dry River valley hint at the beauty inside. Hardcover, 128 pp.
Item #AT19: $35.00
Walking the Appalachian Trail, by Larry Luxenberg, 1994. An excellent compilation of thru-hiker experiences and profiles. Gives you an inside look at many aspects of life on the Trail. 238 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #AT21: $16.95
Appalachian Trail Poster. Long color poster map of the entire AT. Shows states, parks & preserves, major points of interest, and maintaining clubs. 9 ¼” x 48”.
Item #AT22: $3.50
We’ve selected a handful of our favorites from the many general books about hiking and backpacking.
 Summit Sign - Photo by Ken Stampfer |
Item #HHT01: $12.00
The Complete Walker IV, by Colin Fletcher and Chip Rawlins. 4th Edition, 2002. The best selling how-to hiking book of all time has been thoroughly revised and greatly expanded in this massive new edition.The opinionated Fletcher writes delightfully and the coverage, though Western-oriented, is comprehensive. Fletcher's co-author Rawlins adds a great deal of new information and perspective. The appendices include “Pleasant Quotes for Contemplative Walkers.” 800 pp, 6” x 9 1/8”.
Item #HHT02: $22.95
Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Travel, by Michael Lanza, 1999. Excellent AMC hiking/backpacking how-to guide, written by a seasoned backcountry explorer. Authoritative and entertaining advice on gear, clothing, trip planning, navigation, decision-making, backcountry hazards, first aid and lots more. 244 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #HHT03: $16.95
The Backpacker’s Field Manual, by Rick Curtis, 1998. Unlike many “how-to” books, this guide foregoes lengthy gear discussions and devotes most of its pages to backcountry skills such as trip planning, navigation, wilderness travel, weather, leave no trace, etc. Used in the field for the past decade by the Princeton University Outdoor Action Program. 374 pp,
5 ¼” x 8”.
Item #HHT04: $15.95
Hiking & Backpacking - Trailside Guide, by Karen Berger, 1995. Covers all the essentials and is generously illustrated with color photos and graphics. Many informative sidebars. Durable vinyl cover. 224 pp, 5 ¾” x 8 ½”.
Item #HHT05: $18.95
Walking Softly in the Wilderness,by John Hart. 3rd Edition, 1998. Revised and updated version of this Sierra Club classic. Very comprehensive, with an emphasis on low impact camping and travel. 478 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 1/8”.
Item #HHT07: $16.00
Everyday Wisdom: 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers, by Karen Berger, 1997. Just what it says. Good practical stuff any hiker can use. 208 pp. 5 7/8” x 9”.
Item #HHT08: $16.95
The Wilderness Notebook, by Herb Gordon, 1999. A useful compilation of "practical, time-saving, work-saving hints" for hiking, paddling, camping and cooking, written by a veteran outdoorsman. 162 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #HHT09: $14.95
The 2 Oz. Backpacker,by Robert S. Wood, 1982. Here’s a little “how-to” book that’s practical to take on the trail. Subtitled “A Problem-Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds,” it has lots of practical advice on such topics as stove lighting, tent condensation and plain old walking. 128 pp, 4” x 6 ½”.
Item #HHT10: $5.95
The Joy of Family Camping, by Herb Gordon, 1998. A good basic guide to camping with kids, offering time-tested advice on equipment, low-impact camping, food, travel and safety. 176 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #HHT12: $14.95
Be Expert With Map & Compass, by Bjorn Hjellstrom. Revised Edition, 1994. The longtime map & compass classic. A clear and readable exposition of using maps, compasses, and both together, plus a thorough discussion of competitive orienteering. Includes a sample topo map section (from Lake George, NY). 220 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #HHT13: $17.00
The Outward Bound Map & Compass Handbook, by Glenn Randall. Revised Edition, 1998. A clear and concise guide to the fundamentals of map, compass, altimeter and GPS route finding. 112 pp, 5 ½” x 8 ¼”.
Item #HHT14: $12.95
GPS Land Navigation, by Michael Ferguson, 1997. In addition to thorough coverage of GPS skills, this manual provides a trove on information on compasses, altimeters, maps, coordinate systems and directions. Great appendices - a listing of all U.S. county high points with elevation, latitude and longitude; coordinates for all state capitols and interstate highway junctions; a detailed comparison of GPS receivers on the market; and a useful glossary. 256 pp, 7” x 9”.
Item #HHT15: $19.95
Wilderness Navigation, by Bob Burns & Mike Burns, 2nd edition, 2004. An excellent, up-to-the-minute guide covering use of maps, compass, altimeter and GPS. Includes a set of practice wilderness navigation problems. 128 pp, 5 3/8" x 8 1/4".
Item #HHT16: $12.95
Soft Paths, by Bruce Hampton and David Cole. 2nd Edition, 1995. The National Outdoor Leadership School’s guide to low-impact hiking and camping, with specific guidelines for fragile ecosystems such as deserts, rivers & lakes, coasts, tundra and snow. 222 pp, 5 3/8” x 8 ¼”.
Item #HHT17: $14.95
Backwoods Ethics: Environmental Issues for Hikers and Campers, by Laura and Guy Waterman. 2nd Edition, 1993. Every serious Northeastern hiker should read this book and its companion, Wilderness Ethics. The Watermans write beautifully and humorously about low-impact hiking, camping and cooking, trail maintenance, alpine zone management, and other important issues affecting the physical backcountry environment. There’s also fun stuff about peakbagging, all-time greatest hikers, backpackers’ favorite lies, etc. 280 pp, 6” x 8 7/8”.
Item #HHT18: $15.95
Wilderness Ethics: Preserving the Spirit of Wildness, by Laura and Guy Waterman, 1993. This thought-provoking book addresses the spiritual side of the backcountry. How do our actions, individually and collectively, affect the “spirit of wildness”? The Watermans provide plenty of points and case studies to ponder. 240 pp, 6” x 8 7/8”.
Item #HHT19: $15.95
AMC's Complete Guide to Trail Building and Maintenance,by the Staff of AMC's Trails Department, 4th edition, 2008. Thoroughly revised new edition of the trail worker's "bible," clearly written and well-illustrated. Everything you need to know about planning, designing, building and maintaining a trail, plus recommendations on tools, safety training and protective gear. 272 pp, 6” x 9”.
Item #HHT20: $19.95
AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership, by Alex Kosseff, 2003. A thorough handbook for outdoor trip leaders written by the AMC's Leadership Director. Topics covered include trip planning, risk management, effective decision making, group dynamics, environmental impact, legal issues and crisis response. 282 pp, 6" x 9".
Item #HHT21: $15.95
