Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking

Whether you’re hiking, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, or taking a mountain bike ride in the backcountry, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safelybut only if you know how to use it! This is the most complete, easy-to-use GPS book available, is your guide to getting the most out of a receiver, from basic consumer advice to advanced techniques. Starting with essential definitions such as UTM coordinate systems, position formats, and map datums, and moving on to creating waypoints,” and using your GPS with a computer, long-time GPS instructor Stephen W. Hinch breaks down the jargon and teaches you what you really need to know. Includes illustrative screenshots using current popular receivers.

Trail map of the Santa Monica Mountains, central: Hiking trails, campgrounds, mountain biking, pinic areas, information

Adventures in Idaho’s Sawtooth Country

Aptly nicknamed the Wilderness State, Idaho has more wild land–some 16 million acres–than any other state except Alaska. And what better spot to introduce yourself to the wilds of Idaho than the unparalleled Sawtooth region? Offering trip destinations in the northern Stanley and Salmon River Mountains, the central Sawtooth and White Cloud Mountains, as well as ranges easily accessible from the towns of Ketchum and Sun Valley, this guide opens the door to some of the most unspoiled territory in the Lower 48. Each featured trail description begins with an at-a-glance summary of important data–what the hike is best for (mountain biking, hiking, etc.), length, difficulty, elevation gain, and other essentials. Additional text offers pointers on navigation, warnings about difficult terrain and overused areas, and advice for viewing wildlife, such as sandhill cranes and spawning salmon, along the way. An appendix lists short hikes and bike rides for families vacationing with small children.

Classic Mountain Bike Rides: Thirty of the World’s Most Spectacular Trails

Lavish colour photos of 30 of the worlds most beautiful and challenging fat-tire ridesalong with detailed trip informationensure a thrilling adventure for mountain bikers of all abilities. These challenging two-day to month-long routes cross gorgeous terrain through the Himalayas, the Pyrenees, the Caucasus, the Rockies, and more. Included with every route are specially commissioned maps and extensive information about difficulty, necessary equipment, optimal travel dates, and local customs. Here is the perfect travel resource for hard-core mountain bikers or aspiring beginners.

Osprey Raptor 18 Daypack, Spruce Green, Medium/Large

The Raptor Series brings Osprey's Hydraulics solutions to mountain biking and trail running. An innovative suspenion and ergonomic backpanel provide superb bike riding comfort and great stability while trail running. Bike specific pocketing along with our proprietary LidLock system keeps your gear organized. These packs feature a LidLock helmet clip, top zippered pocket for quick access, side compression straps, full elasticstretch sternum strap, magnetic sternum buckle, main compartment with tool organization sleeves/mesh pockets, blinker light attchment patch, stretch woven front pocket, and reflective graphics. BioStretch Harness offers a built-in magnet for quick bite valve attachment. AirScape suspension has the ridge molded foam with air chimney that creates a lightweight, yet supportive and ventilated backpanel, stretch sternum strap with magnetic hose attachment, and lightweight webbing. The BioStretch built-in hipbelt offers a mesh covered, perforated hip belt and a modified straight ErgoPull hipbelt closure.

Mountain Biking Arizona Guide: Fat Tire Tales & Trails

The most well known and well loved mountain bike trail guide to the best summer and winter fat tire fun in Arizona. Cartoony, down to earth maps are adapted from topos and forest service charts, yet are friendly and easy to use. Maps are to scale and oriented north.

Each humorous route description includes distance, time, effort and skill required, best season to ride, level of route finding skill required, contour profile and "fear factor". There is also a step by step mileage log when applicable. A "preferred trail" icon is used to indicate a particularly great ride in a given area for those on a limited time schedule. Rides are included for all levels of ability, but emphasis is given to the intermediate / advanced rider. A few severe / extreme rides are also included for those on the lunatic fringe.
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Teva Men’s Links Outdoor Performance Shoe,Ultra Violet,10 M US

With input from Jeff Lenosky, Teva enters the mountain bike game with the purpose-built Links freeride Shoe. Durable, supportive construction, combined with Teva's extensive shoe technologies and input from serous riders has resulted in a shoe that's ready to tackle gnarly mountain bike conditions.

Product FeaturesUpper Material: EVA foam, polystyrene, rubberLining: meshSoleplate: Cleat Compatibility: Sole: Tread: noFootbed: Closure: lacesWeight: Recommended Use: cyclingManufacturer Warranty: 1 year

My Ascent to La Cabeza…An Inner Monologue

“My Ascent to La Cabeza…”, a narrative non-fiction short story, will immediately transport you away from your reality as it is told in a nontraditional manner as an inner monologue.

Each random, at times slightly offensive, comical thought and strongly worded description which comes to mind of the author throughout this challenging misadventure is written as it occurred.
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Trail Atlas of Michigan: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Cross-Country Skiing, and Nature Trails.

Golden Gate Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Walk and Bike in San Francisco and Marin

Trailblazer is the only outdoor adventure guide that details all the parks and wild lands north and south of the Golden Gate—in San Francisco and Marin. With more than 200 photographs and concisely written histories and cultural tidbits, Trailblazer gives travelers a unique look at both parklands and towns alike. You’ll get to know the place—and to share the author’s love for it. First-time visitors to the Bay Area will have a trusty guide to hit the highlights; life-long residents are guaranteed to find new ways to make weekends more exciting.

Inside are clear directions for more than 300 hikes and walks, both in natureÂ’s wonder and to the cultural attractions that lure international tourists. Presented are the Presidio, Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, and several state parks, including Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island, and Samuel P. Taylor. YouÂ’ll also find the tucked-away treasures in the Marin Open Space, including high peaks of the oak savannah and the wetlands on the Richardson, San Pablo, and San Rafael bays. All noteworthy city parks are also covered, starting with San FranciscoÂ’s renowned Golden Gate and continuing with a long list of neighborhood gems.
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