This updated manual offers a more complete view of backpacking today--it covers the latest developments in gear.

BooksInstructional Books

Filled with practical advice from foraging experts, The Bay Area Forager is an excellent resource for those who want to explore and enjoy the region's edible plants most readily available in the wild.

BooksPlant and Mineral Guides

In The Bears Ears, writer David Roberts takes readers on a tour of his favorite place on earth as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of Bears Ears.

Travel GuidebooksNorth America Travel Guidebooks

Get outside in what is arguably the best "backyard" in the country—The Best Boulder Hikes features more than 20 hikes and trails around Boulder, Colorado, for hikers of all ability levels to explore.

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The mountains near Buena Vista and Salida are among the most popular hiking destinations in Colorado, offering many trails, lakes and peaks. Use The Best Buena Vista and Salida Hikes to find your way.

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From full-days on the trails to short hikes on the edge of town, The Best Colorado Springs Hikes features 20 routes to take in the diverse, visual splendor of the geologically rich landscape.

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Experience 20 of the most awe-inspiring hikes around Colorado's wildflower capital with The Best Crested Butte Hikes as your pocket-size, full-color guide to the best trails in the region.

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With 30 hikes selected by the Denver Group of The Colorado Mountain Club, The Best Denver Hikes offers a variety of trails—from wheelchair-friendly routes to "Are you serious?" mountain paths.

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Get off the trail and onto the iconic slabs near Boulder, Colorado, with the help of The Best Flatiron Scrambles, a guidebook detailing 25 scrambles with over 25,000 ft. of elevation gain.

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Full of great adventures and awesome scenery, this guide to The Best Fort Collins Hikes features 5 more trails than previous editions, plus all-new maps and up-to-date information.

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Find your feathered friends of the front range while exploring on foot with The Best Front Range Bird Hikes, a handy resource guide to some of the the best trails for birdwatching in Colorado.

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From the Colorado Mountain Club, The Best Front Range Hikes is your guide to the 150-mile stretch of foothills, rounded summits and jagged peaks between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.

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Colorado's Front Range is a wonderful place to introduce children to the outdoors and hiking. The Best Front Range Hikes for Children is the Colorado Mountain Club guide to family-friendly trails.

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Written for beginning and experienced trail runners alike, The Best Front Range Trail Runs helps to take the guesswork out of choosing a trail to run in Colorado's Front Range.

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