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sierra nevada topographic map
By: Imus Geographics 
Pub Date: 2006
Publisher:  Imus Geographics 
ISBN: 0966534522
List Price: $9.95
 
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!

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

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
One of the few books covering off road trails in the Inyo and mono counties. A very informative and helpful guide to the region. 

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: $39.95

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
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

This is a fascinating book full of Rubicon Trail history, geology, maps, check lists, aerial photographs, and 3-D images.

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
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. 
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: $19.95

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)
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
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!

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