Mountaineers Books
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the moments that made this year memorable. From thoughtful reviews and engaging author interviews to lively events and meaningful conversations, there was no shortage of great work and shared experiences. While it’s impossible to capture everything that happened over the course of the year, we’re excited to share a few standout highlights from what was truly a full and rewarding 2025.
Woodpecker by Paul Bannick
“The book is spectacular. I mean, it’s so information-filled, but the pictures, of course; your photography is just, wow.” –Margaret Roach
Woodpecker at Town Hall Seattle
Around 400 avian aficionados joined us to hear Paul Bannick discuss Woodpecker, asking great, informed questions during the audience Q&A. We had wonderful event partners, including Birds Connect Seattle who brought real woodpecker specimens, Washington Audubon who had pins of Paul’s woodpecker photos they were giving out and a “Which Woodpecker Are You” quiz for attendees, Conservation Northwest, Elliott Bay Book Co., and of course our host Town Hall.
Eventually a Sequoia by Jeremy Collins
“This exuberant travelogue from activist and artist Collins (Drawn) offers a front-row seat to conservation efforts in some of Earth’s most vulnerable and remote ecosystems…. A paean to seeing as practice, this delivers an impassioned portrait of the hard work of environmental activism and the fragile beauty at stake.” —Publisher’s Weekly
BeWild Event at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Jeremy Collins mobile art installation and conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Tessa Hulls, in partnership with the Sierra Club
150 engaged attendees enjoyed Jeremy’s immersive performance with thoughtful commentary on conservation, advocacy, and art, followed by conversation with Tessa on what it means to Adventure with Purpose.
All Humans Outside by Tommy Corey
"A reflective look at the varied ways people’s lives are forever changed by nature through sustainability and conservation work, outdoor sports and recreation, community building, and more." —The Revelator
Tommy Corey & Panelists at Seattle Town Hall
Tommy was joined by contributors Kim Merrikin, Anastasia Allison, Tasheon Chillous, Hector Rafael, and Shaynedonovan Elliott to discuss the importance of the diverse ways people engage in, around, and with nature.
In 2025, We Also Published…
- Two New Additions to the 100 Classic Hikes Series
- Three New Winter Instructionals
- Four New Additions to the Urban Trails Series
- One New Addition to the Hike the Parks Series
- Six New Additions to the Campfire Stories Collection
- Eight New Nature Books
- Three Stories of Wild Lives
- Two Visual & Narrative Explorations
- Two Updates of Bestselling Guidebooks
- One Cookbook
- One Card Deck
Award-Recognized Books in 2025
Banff Finalists
All Humans Outside (Mountain Image), Eventually a Sequoia (Adventure Travel), River Songs (Adventure Travel)
Foreword Indies
Birding for Boomers (Silver—Nature), Tiny Worlds (Honorable Mention—Regional), Headstrap (Gold—Adventure Sports Recreation), Home Base Hiking (Silver—Travel)
High Plains Book Awards
Birding for Boomers (Nonfiction Finalist), Big Sky (Finalist)
Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
Arctic Traverse (Silver—Travel Essays), Big River (Silver—West Pacific), River Songs (Silver—Nature), Tiny Worlds (Gold—Mid-Atlantic), Paddling Salish (Silver—Travel Guidebook), Wild Chorus (Save the Planet), Home Base Hiking (Gold—Travel Guidebook), Birding for Boomers (Gold—Reference)
Montana Book Awards
Birding for Boomers (Honor)
National Outdoor Book Awards
Climber's Guide to the Teton Range 4E (Outdoor Adventure Guide), Arctic Traverse (Journeys), Alpine Rising (History/Biography), Survival is Not Assured (History/Biography), Minus 148 (Outdoor Classic)
Nautilus
Arctic Traverse (Silver—Ecology), A Forest of Your Own (Silver—Restorative Earth Practice)
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Birding for Boomers (Third Place)
Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Foundation Lowell Thomas Competition
Home Base Hiking (Silver—Guidebooks)
Washington State Book Awards Finalists
A Forest of Your Own, Big River, River Songs
Help Bring New Books Into the World
Thank you so much for your support of Mountaineers Books this year. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every book you purchase and every dollar you donate helps keep our mission alive—powering the daily work that makes new stories possible.
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From all of us at Mountaineers Books, thank you and Happy New Year!
