sierra
nevada
topographic map
By:
Imus Geographics
Pub Date: 20046
Publisher:
Imus Geographics
ISBN: 0966534522
List Price: $9.95
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This
comprehensive new 30" X 50" topo map of the entire Sierra Nevada
shows rivers and lakes, trails, roads, wilderness boundaries, national
forests, national parks, campgrounds, towns, and more, from Mt. Lassen to
Tehachapi Pass. Don't leave home without it! |
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High
Sierra SUV Trails Volume III:
The Far
North
Country
By:
Mitchell
, Roger & Loris
Pub Date: 2004
Publisher:
Track and Trail Publications
Illustrated: B & W photos
Binding: Quality Paper
Pages: 296
ISBN: 0970711557
List Price: $19.95
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Subtitled
"a guide to interesting and scenic 4-wheeling excursions in the High
Sierra", this is a great book about the SUV trails far off the usual
tourist routes. Includes detailed
information about the trails, as well as sights to see along the way. |
Inyo-Mono
SUV Trails
By:
Mitchell, Roger
Pub Date: 2003
Publisher: Track and Trail Publications
Illustrated: B & W photos
Binding: Quality Paper
Pages: 295
ISBN: 0970711530
List Price: $19.95
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One
of the few books covering off road trails in the Inyo and mono counties. A
very informative and helpful guide to the region. |
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Backcountry
Adventures
By:
Massey, Peter and Wilson, Jeanne
Pub Date: 2002
Publisher: Swagman Publishing
Illustrated: Color photos
Binding: Quality Paper
Pages: 634
ISBN: 1930193084
List Price: $34.95
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This
is an excellent book for newcomers to the sport of off-road driving, and
includes detailed directions for 152 backcountry roads throughout Northern
California. Excellent for the novice, it's easy to read and very detailed,
with information about equipment, distances, and even GPS coordinates. |
four
Wheeler’s Guide:
Trails of the Tahoe National Forest
By:
Teie
, William C.
Pub Date: 2001
Publisher:
Deer
Valley
Press
Illustrated:
Color and B&W photos
Binding: Spiral
Pages: 142
ISBN: 0964070979
List Price: $19.95
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This
is an informative book, full of history as well as tips for driving. All
scopes of difficulty are discussed in this book, great for those seeking a
calm county drive as well as those seeking a death-defying ride over veritable
cliffs. |
Four
Wheeler’s Guide to the Rubicon Trail
By:
Teie, William C.
Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: Deer Valley Press
Binding: Spiral Binding
Pages: 62
ISBN: 0964070952
List Price: $19.95
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This is
a fascinating book full of Rubicon Trail history, geology, maps, check lists,
aerial photographs, and 3-D images.
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Outdoor
Family Guide to Lake
TAhoe, 2nd edition
By: Evans, Lisa Gollin
Pub Date: 2001
Publisher: The Mountaineers Bks
Illustrated: Photos & Maps
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages: 236
ISBN: 0898867525
List Price: $16.95
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This
is a great guide for parents and families which covers a lot of detail not
found in other guide books. It includes comprehensive information on camping,
boating, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, wildlife, geology, plants, and
more. |
California
Camping: The Complete Guide to More than 1,500 Campgrounds
By: Stienstra, Tom
Pub Date: 2001
Publisher: Avalon Travel Pub.
Illustrated: Photos & Maps
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages: 927
List Price: $19.95
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From
hike-in sites to full-accommodation campsites, this book has it all. More than
1500 campsites and their individual information are included, from Ackerman to
Yucaipa Regional Park and points in between. If it's there, it's here! Completely revised twelfth edition, this should keep you current with phone
numbers, reservations, fees, and restrictions. A must-have for the serious
camper. |
Traditional Lead Climbing: Surviving the
Learning Years
By: Pesterfield, Heidi
Pub Date: 2002
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Illustrated: Photos & cartoons
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages: 250
ISBN:0899972551
List Price: $17.95
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Local author Pesterfield, who works for
Alpine Skills International on Donner Summit, has produced this new guide to
lead climbing. Designed for the intermediate outdoor climber with little lead
experience, her book provides step-by-step instruction, photos of technique
and equipment, and problem-solving tips. (Wilderness Press, $17.95/$16.16) |
THE DOG LOVER'S GUIDE TO LAKE TAHOE
By: Dennison, Susie
Pub Date: 1998
Publisher: Timbercreek Pub.
Binding: Trade paper
Pages: 125
ISBN: 0966490819
List Price: $11.95
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This
indispensable guide offers complete information on lodging, recreation, and services for you and your
pooch in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas. Part of the proceeds from this
book will benefit the Pet Network
of Lake Tahoe. |
LAKE TAHOE: A Family Guide
By: Evans, Lisa Gollin
Pub Date: 1997
Publisher: The Mountaineers
Binding: Trade paper
Pages: 224
ISBN: 0898867525
List Price: $16.95
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This
appealing book features over 50 hikes and mountain bike routes. It also
includes many other outdoor activities such as beaches, camping and horseback
riding. There are tips on environmental awareness, safety, and
hiking and biking with kids, and trip-enhancing facts on
flora, fauna, geology and regional history. This book is a valuable tool
for families traveling to Tahoe. |
WILDFLOWER WALKING IN LAKES BASIN OF
THE NORTHERN SIERRA
By: Fauver, Toni
Illustrator: Steinbach, Marion M.
Pub Date: 1992
Publisher: Fauver & Steinbach
Illustrated: Line drawings
Binding: Trade paper
Pages: 262
List Price: $15.00
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Lakes
Basin just north of Truckee on the crest of the Sierra is lush with abundant
mountain waters and wildflowers. This book is an excellent guide to the trails
and diverse flora of the area, as well as other recreational opportunities.
The illustrations are exquisite line drawings and are arranged by color,
making for easy identification. |
CLIMBIMG CALIFORNIA'S FOURTEENERS
By: Porcella, Stephen F. & Burns,
Cameron M.
Pub Date: April, 1998
Publisher: Mountaineer Books
Illustrated: B&W Photos, Photos with routes superimposed
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages:272
ISBN:0898865557
List Price: $19.95
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This
guide, by two world-class climbers, contains not only route information, but a
wealth of historical information gleaned from the early climbers of these
peaks. As entertaining for the armchair adventurer as it is for the climber on
the ground. |
Climbing
Back
By: Wellman, Mark & Flinn, John
Pub Date: 1992
Publisher: ICS Books, Inc.
Illustrated: Photos
Binding: Trade Paper
Pages:193
ISBN:1570340420
List Price: $14.95
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The
story of Wellman's heroic ascent of Yosemite's Half Dome and El Capitan using
only his arms, is enough to inspire anyone. Wellman is Yosemite's incredible
paraplegic ranger. Don't miss it! |
