Women Authors

Rising: Becoming the First North American Woman on Everest
Inspirational life story of personal growth and achievement by the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Rocky Mountain Alpine Flowers
A compact, easy-to-use guide to above treeline wildflowers of the Rockies featuring color photos and the latest classifications

Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest
One of the first books of its kind to explore the entire ecosystem -- wildlife, habitat, and human culture -- of the Tongass National Forest

Scraping Heaven: A Family's Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail
More than 3000 miles of trail on foot and mountain bike, with llamas and toddlers . . . What could go wrong?

Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home
"Local food writer Jill Lightner knows all the tips … her brand-new book 'Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home' is stuffed full of them. If you’ve got the will to reduce how much you waste, she’s got all the ways." –The Seattle Times

Sierra Grand Traverse: An Epic Route Across the Range of Light
Comprehensive full-color guidebook to the ultimate high-elevation trail!

Small Feet, Big Land: Adventure, Home, and Family on the Edge of Alaska
Explore the changing coast of wild Alaska… at toddler speed

Snoqualmie Pass
A colorful history of this legendary Washington Cascade route.

Snowshoe Routes: New England
Snowshoeing is the hot winter sport that everyone can master. Find New England's most scenic routes in this new guide.

Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage
A gripping account of one woman's unforgettable and challenging kayaking journey

Swimming Holes of Washington: Perfect Places to Play
A guidebook for those who love swimming, gentle woodland adventure, and swinging out over a pool of cool, clear water

Tarot for the Great Outdoors: 78 Card Deck & Guidebook
This accessible, user-friendly tarot deck delves into scenes and experiences from the natural world and human-powered outdoor recreation

The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes
Provides up-to-date trail information encompassing the original and current boundaries, as well as natural history, paleontology, archaeology, and public land policy

The Best Utah Children's Hikes
This all-new color guide by parent and adventurer Courtney Johnson highlights the best hikes for kids throughout the Beehive State

The Galapagos Islands & Ecuador: Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands, 3rd Edition
This popular guidebook now also includes places on mainland Ecuador that Galapagos tourists frequently visit.

The Healthy Back Book: A Guide to Whole Healing for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Other Active People
Accessible advice to make recovery from back pain or injury easier to achieve

The Healthy Knees Book: A Guide to Whole Healing for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Other Active People
Accessible advice to make recovery from knee pain or injury easier to achieve

The Naturalist at Home: Projects for Discovering the Hidden World Around Us
Beautifully illustrated collection of accessible outdoor activities for the aspiring naturalist

The Outdoor Leader: Resilience, Integrity, and Adventure
The Outdoor Leader offers guidance, mentorship, and a roadmap for educators, guides, volunteers, and all outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to fostering a vibrant community

The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind
Images and stories celebrate the connection between wild salmon and the people of Alaska--past, present, and future

The Salvage Studio: Sustainable Home Comforts to Organize, Entertain, and Inspire
inspiration and do-it-yourself sustainable projects to create a warm and comforting home

The Sharp End of Life: A Mother's Story
Marathoner, climber, and the mother of famed free-soloist Alex Honnold, Dierdre shares how she embraced the outdoors and changed her world later in life.

The Urban Farm Handbook: City-Slicker Resources for Growing, Raising, Sourcing, Trading, and Preparing What You Eat
You don't have to live on 50 acres to begin taking control over what you eat

The Zen of Mountains & Climbing: Wit, Wisdom, and Inspiration
100 quotes to fire up climbers, mountaineers and mountain lovers of all kinds.

The Zen of Oceans & Surfing: Wit, Wisdom, and Inspiration
Whether you're a surfer or ocean lover of any kind, here's a fun and heartfelt set of quotes designed to inspire -- foreword by Gerry Lopez!

The Zen of Snowy Trails: Wit, Wisdom, and Inspiration
A whimsical book of quotes that captures our emotional, spiritual, and humorous experiences in the great outdoors

Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
"Beautiful and deftly written and intimate and searing in its honesty, Anish’s is a quest to conquer the trail and her own inner darkness." —Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews

Tilting at Mountains: Love, Tragedy, and Triumph on the World's Highest Peaks
Climbing where only a handful of men have gone before, Edurne Pasaban is the first woman to climb all fourteen mountain peaks higher than 8,000 meters.

Trees of the West: An Artist's Guide
An intimate and beautiful celebration of trees--the perfect gift for nature lovers!

Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique, and Inspiration
For both novice and experienced triathletes, this is the definitive manual for a multi-sport lifestyle.