Outdoor Activities

By Peter Beal Bouldering: Movement, Tactics, and Problem Solving demonstrates not just the basics of how to boulder, but also how to get better at it and take it to the next level. Whether you're a beginning climber who just started at the local gym,...

The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters From the National...

On May 24, 1869, John Wesley Powell and nine crewmen in four wooden rowboats set off down the Green River to map the final blank spot on the American map. Three months later, six ragged men in only two boats emerged from the Grand...

By: American Cycling Association This section of the Great Divide Route crosses the Continental Divide at Rawlins, traversing the wide-open spaces of south-central Wyoming. A portion of the route between South Pass City and Rawlins drops into the Great Divide Basin, a conundrum of...

From Canada to Mexico on North America's Premier Long-Distance Mountain Bike Routebicy By Adventure Cycling Association and Michael McCoy Mostly dirt roads, a little pavement, some single track, and 100% adventure await on the great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Cyclists...

By: Verne Huser Visitors to Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, and the upper Snake River in Wyoming could not find a better host than naturalist and veteran river guide Verne Huser. Explore with him the history behind the naming of the infamous Bump...

By: Tim and Christine Conners Based on the expertise and advise from Scout leaders across the United States, this book is designed specifically to assist the camp chef in planning and cooking for groups of eight to twenty. Over one hundred outstanding, easy-to-prepare recipes...

By: A. D. Livingston Frying and sauteing steaks, fish, and other foods in a skillet may look like a simple procedure, but in fact it's a hands-on, special kind of cooking - one in which success often depends more on technique, skill, and tender-loving...

By: A. D. Livingston Nothing cooks better than cast iron. Here at last is a cookbook for this most simple and versatile cookware, the favorite of campfires and country kitchens for generations. With complete descriptions for seasoning and care, Cast-Iron Cooking features more than...

By: Cliff Jacobson Camping's Top Secrets goes beyond the scope of traditional camping books, revealing hundreds of field-tested tips to enhance your next outdoor adventure. With clear descriptions organized alphabetically for quick reference, this guide by veteran camping consultant Cliff Jacobson divulges the best-kept...

By: Lynn Haney When you hear getting back to nature, do you imagine leaky tents, clammy air mattresses that deflate in the night, soggy sleeping bags, and the discomforts of blistered feet and damp clothing? It doesn't have to be that way. The new...

By: John G. Ragsdale Add a feast to any camping, outdoor, or backyard activity with these cooking tips and delicious recipes.  Covering everything from fires to fixin's, this guide delivers more that 200 easy and in some cases extraordinary recipes for preparing meats, vegetables, breads,...

This essential book on fly tying will teach anyone how to tie flies. All the important techniques are illustrated with color photographs, from starting the thread on the hook to whip finishing. The book lays the basic ground work by fully explaining simple tying...

A licensed guide in the UK, John Symonds fishes with anglers of all talent levels, from rank beginners to experienced old-timers. He has seen the common mistakes that many fly fishers make and, over the years, has developed lessons that help anglers overcome their...

The Essential Beginner Fly Tying Book―Trusted by Novice Anglers Everywhere Fly Tying for Beginners is a clear, practical introduction to the craft of fly tying, designed specifically for those new to the hobby. With straightforward, step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color photos, this guide...

There are nearly 1,000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone, and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact, in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, the number...

A Century of Adventure, History, and Exploration from the Wasatch Mountain Club This riveting collection of over sixty adventure stories celebrates the centennial history of the Wasatch Mountain Club, formed in 1920 by thirteen rugged hikers and skiers to explore Utah’s scenic wonders and...

Transcontinental Railroad Backcountry Bayway OHV Trail Map - Bureau of Land Management Embark on an unforgettable off-highway vehicle (OHV) adventure through history with the "Transcontinental Railroad Backcountry Bayway OHV Trail Map," produced by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This detailed map guides you...

A hands-on manual covering the knowledge and skills needed to travel and survive outdoors - whether a day's hike or a trek through the jungle, learn how to navigate, light fires and set up camp.

Guide to the Escalante River in Utah - State Highway 12 to Coyote Gulch by RiverMaps is a meticulously detailed resource, now available as a convenient PDF download. This guide, a cherished classic among river enthusiasts, provides comprehensive information essential for navigating and exploring...