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A Shape in the Dark

Living and Dying with Brown Bears

$17.95

A fascinating, lyrical, and authentic account of brown bears and our relationship with them

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Mud, Rocks, Blazes

Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail

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$18.95

Following her bestselling memoir, Thirst, here is the next step in Heather “Anish” Anderson’s adventurous life journey--one of deep emotion and self-discovery

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Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers' Companion 2021

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$15.95

The official guide for AT thru-hikers and section hikers

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Paul Bannick

PAUL BANNICK is a wildlife photographer specializing in the natural history of North America with a focus on birds and habitat. Coupling his love of the outdoors with his skill as a photographer, he creates images that foster the intimacy between viewer and subject, inspiring education and conservation.

Nicole Tsong

Known for a playful, accessible approach to fitness, health, and wellness, Nicole Tsong wrote the popular column "Fit for Life" in The Seattle Times for more than six years and is the author of Yoga for Hikers and Yoga for Climbers (Mountaineers Books). She has taught strong, essential yoga classes for more than a decade and consults as a success coach.

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2020 Recap: A Year in Review

Happy New Year! As we move forward into 2021, we take a moment to reflect on both the challenges and successes of a year like no other.

BeWild with Bernadette McDonald - Jan 14

Join us on January 14 for a virtual BeWild event with Mountaineers Author and historian Bernadette McDonald as she gives us a glimpse into the world of winter alpinism.

Trail Talk | Pandemic Ponderings: The significance and shortcomings of our Public Lands

In this piece from Mountaineer Magazine, Craig Romano considers functions, successes, and areas of improvement for our public lands system.

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