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| 'The Portable Emerson' (Book) by Carl Bode |
This volume presents the essential Emerson, selected from works that eloquently express the philosophy of a worldly idealist; essays (incl. Self-Reliance), his first book (Nature), 22 poems, orations, more. 710 pages.
Price: 17.95
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| 'Cadillac Desert' (Book) by Marc Reisner |
Press reviews: savagely witty history of America's reckless depletion of its water resources - Newsday; revealing, absorbing, often amusing, alarming report on where billions of dollars have gone- New York Times. 590 pages.
Price: 17.95
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| 'The Diversity Of Life' (Book) by Edward O. Wilson |
Noted entomologist and sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson describes how the world's species became diverse and why the threat to that biodiversity is so serious today. We are in, he says, a major period of species extinction, caused this time solely by humans. He calls for ecosystem-wide remedies. 424 pages.
Price: 17.96
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| 'Olympic National Park: A Natural History' (Book) by Tim McNulty |
Explore this diverse and wild territory, and its extraordinary range of wildlife and plant life through this highly readable text and accompanying color photos. 272 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Camping & Backpacking With Children' (Book) by Steven Boga |
Guidance for a challenging undertaking: starts with developing a teaching philosophy based on getting kids to ask relevant questions (through use of games, props), then moves to exploring backyard nature, and then on to actual camping and hiking. 192 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| Monopoly: National Parks Edition |
The Monopoly Brand salutes the United States National Parks and features photography of America's best-known parks. Custom, collectible pewter game tokens including a ranger hat, dome tent, canoe, bear and hiking boot replace traditional Monopoly tokens. Wooden tents and ranger stations replace traditional green houses and red hotels. Ages 8-adult, 2-8 players.
Price: 36.95
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| 'Vanoise Ski Touring' (Book) by Paul Henderson |
Describes 11 tours in the Vanoise area of the Savoise region of France, including the Lauziere, Belledonne, Beaufortain, Valloire, Mont Thabor, north Vanoise, and the Glaciers de la Vanoise, Val D'Isere, Ambin valley, Averole and Carro/Evettes. Also ascents of main peaks in the region. This is a thorough intro to the ski touring potential of the region and how to make the most of it. 128 pages.
Price: 16.96
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| 'Snowshoeing Mont Blanc And The Western Alps' (Book) by Hilary Sharp |
This guide not only selects some of the best treks in the region, all more or less within sight of Mont Blanc (given a clear day, good eyesight and some imagination), but it will also prepare you for the experience. There are sections on equipment, technique, hazards, preparation and nature, as well as the 70 outings, including Cluses/Sallanches, Chamonix, Martigny, Aigle, the Swiss Valais and Aosta region in Italy. Also includes routes in and around Mont Blanc, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso, all ranging from the very gentle to the especially strenuous. Each trip description is accompanied by practical information and is shown on clear overview maps. 224 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'Alpine Ski Mountaineering: Volume 1 - Western Alps' (Book) by Bill O'Connor |
This 1st volume in the series features 11 week-long ski mountaineering trips in the western Alps, including Ecrins, Haute Maurienne, Vanoise, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, the Haute Route, Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn; also the shorter Haute Route from Verbier, the Arolla circuit, Zermatt 4000's, and the Tour Soleil. Also includes full selection of day tours from Chamonix. 224 pages.
Price: 22.96
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| 'Alpine Ski Mountaineering: Volume 2 - Eastern Alps' (Book) by Bill O'Connor |
This 2nd volume in the series features 11 week-long ski mountaineering trips in the eastern and central Alps, including the Bernese Oberland 4000ers, Oberland far west, Oberland north, Tour Soleil, Urner haute route, Engadine haute route, Bernina haute route, Silvretta haute route, Ortler haute route, Otztal haute route, and the Stubai haute route. 254 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'Colorado Hut To Hut - Vol. II: Southern Region' (Book) by Brian Litz |
Formerly one volume, this book has so much new stuff in it that there are now 2 volumes. This one covers the southern part of the state (Crested Butte down to Antonito). The other volume is 'Northern & Central' . Colorado's hut system is the most extensive in North America, and this series covers it all! Maps, photos and detailed text give you trail info, equipment needs and safety tips. 244 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'Teton Skiing: A History & Guide To The Teton Range' (Book) by Thomas Turiano |
Back in print. For those who are prepared to venture into the Tetons on skis, the novice and experienced skier alike will find this book useful in planning excursions. Also explores the history of skiing in the Teton Range of Jackson Hole Wyoming, taking you on a tour of some of the most spectacular ascents and descents ever accomplished. 222 pages. There is no actual image of this item. The image shown is representative only. The actual item will feature the above title.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Front Range Descents: Spring & Summer Skiing & Snowboarding' (Book) by Ron Haddad and Eileen Faughey |
75 of the best spring and summer descent routes on 54 peaks in Colorado's Front Range. Includes info on snowpack, equipment, safety, natural history plus 135 photos and 29 color topo maps. Foreword by Louis Dawson. 228 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'Snowshoe Routes: Colorado's Front Range' (Book) by Alan Apt |
Offers detailed route descriptions for Red Feather Lakes, Poudre Canyon, Steamboat Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park, Indian Peaks, Mount Evans and Guanella Pass, and the Colorado Springs region. Routes vary in level of difficulty and include several weekend camping trips. 224 pages.
Price: 16.96
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| 'Snowshoe Trails Of Tahoe' (Book) by Michael White |
How-to, where-to guide to fun in the snow with snowshoes in the beautiful Tahoe area in Nevada and California. For those looking for a rigorous technical climb or a moderate trek. 240 pages.
Price: 16.96
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| 'Best Snowshoe Trails Of California' (Book) by Michael C. White |
Has 90 snowshoe trips in California's mountains, from Mt Shasta to the Eastern Sierra. Also has how-to info. 410 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Backcountry Skiing Utah' (Book) by Tyson Bradley |
Guides the reader from the urban backcountry of the Wasatch Front to spectacular desert destinations in Zion and Bryce, with detailed maps and information on backcountry equipment, techniques, and safety. 172 pages.
Price: 16.96
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| '100 Best Cross-Country Ski Trails In Washington' (Book) by Vicky Spring and Tom Kirkendall |
This is the consolidation of 2 former books, cross country Ski Tours In Washington's North (and South) Cascades. This edition (published Oct 2002) highlights the 100 best cross country trails throughout the state. In addition to trip details, there is info on winter camping. 256 pages.
Price: 16.96
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