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Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage,
Jennifer Hahn
. A veteran naturalist's solo kayak journey from Bellingham, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska.

Where the Pavement Ends: One Woman's Bicycle Trip through Mongolia, China, & Vietnam,
Erika Warmbrunn
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An amazing 8,000 kilometer solo cycling journey through Asia.

American Discoveries: Scouting the First Coast-to-Coast Recreational Trail,
Ellen Dudley & Eric Seaborg
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Himalayan Passage: Seven Months in the High Country of Tibet, Nepal, China, India, & Pakistan,
Patrick Morrow & Jeremy Schmidt
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THE MOUNTAINEERS, founded in 1906, is a nonprofit outdoor activity and conservation club, whose mission is “to explore, study, preserve, and enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors. . . .” Based in Seattle, Washington, the club is now one of the largest such organizations in the United States, with seven branches throughout Washington State.

The Mountaineers sponsors both classes and year-round outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest, which include hiking, mountain climbing, ski-touring, snowshoeing, bicycling, camping, kayaking and canoeing, nature study, sailing, and adventure travel. The club's conservation division supports environmental causes through educational activities, sponsoring legislation, and presenting informational programs. All club activities are led by skilled, experienced volunteers, who are dedicated to promoting safe and responsible enjoyment and preservation of the outdoors.

If you would like to participate in these organized outdoor activities or the club's programs, consider a membership in The Mountaineers. For information and an application, write or call The Mountaineers, Club Headquarters, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115; (206) 521-6001.

The Mountaineers Books, an active, nonprofit publishing program of the club, produces guidebooks, instructional texts, historical works, natural history guides, and works on environmental conservation. All books produced by The Mountaineers Books fulfill the club's mission.

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OTHER TITLES YOU MIGHT ENJOY FROM THE MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS:

HIKING THE TRIPLE CROWN

Karen Berger

For anyone planning hikes on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, or Continental Divide trails, this is an indisputable, must-have resource.

BEST OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: Washington

Dan Nelson

A useful mix of day hikes, overnighters, or weeklong outings for hikers who want to enjoy the best of Washington's section of the PCT

DON'T FORGET THE DUCT TAPE: Tips & Tricks for Repairing Outdoor Gear

Kristin Hostetter

Find all the tools you'll need to be an outdoor fixit guru in this pocket-sized guide.

EVERYDAY WISDOM: 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers

Karen Berger

Expert tips and tricks for hikers and backpackers selected from one of the most popular Backpacker magazine columns

MORE EVERYDAY WISDOM: Trail-Tested Advice from the Experts

Karen Berger

More tips for enhancing backcountry trips

TREKKER'S HANDBOOK: Strategies to Enhance Your Journey

Buck Tilton

Contains pre-trip, during the trip, and post-trip strategies for long-distance hiking

WALKING THE GOBI: A 1600-Mile Trek Across A Desert of Hope and Despair

Helen Thayer

Again adventurers don't retire to Lazy Boy recliners—they find bigger, hotter, wilder places to explore. How about the Gobi desert?