Women Authors

I Promise Not To Suffer: A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail

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A hilariously harrowing and heartfelt memoir—Gail D. Storey is the Nora Ephron of wilderness adventure!

Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams

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Intriguing true tale of adventure and mystery: the desire for first ascents, the lure of the unexplored, and the ageless appeal of imaginary peaks and places

It Happened Like This: A Life in Alaska

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"Adrienne Lindholm's luminous memoir chronicles the wonder and wildness of her two decades living in Alaska." -Shelf Awareness

Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, 2nd Edition

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A moving memoir—as well as practical community guide—from one of the most important figures in America's bicycling renaissance

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific Northwest: A Visual Guide to Harvesting and Healing with 35 Common Species

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A comprehensive guide for beginners to the most abundant and useful wild plants in the Pacific Northwest!

Midnight Wilderness: Journeys in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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A classic of Alaska literature and one of the first contemporary books about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Miles from Nowhere: A Round-the-World Bicycle Adventure

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An inspirational classic of travel and cycling adventure, now in an all-new edition!

Mount Rainier National Park: An Artist's Tour

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Unique and charming gift book about iconic Mount Rainier National Park from a beloved artist’s perspective

Mountain Bike Bend: 46 Select Singletrack Routes

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Destination guides to some of the best singletrack routes in two of the West’s mountain biking meccas, written and researched by local riders

Mountains in My Heart: A Passion for Climbing

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A huge draw on the "2013 National Geographic Live" lecture series, the author shares the passion that led to her world record in mountaineering

Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail

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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

Mudflats and Fish Camps: 800 Miles Around Alaska's Cook Inlet

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An engaging and dramatic family adventure–travel story that explores Alaska’s famed Cook Inlet

Nature Obscura: A City's Hidden Natural World

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A distinctive, funny, inspiring, and intimate dive into urban nature

Northwest Trees, 2nd Edition

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A classic, sumptuously perfect gift for anyone who loves nature and the Northwest's crown jewels -- it's trees.

On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time Through Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve

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The National Petroleum Reserve -- Alaska is more than a natural resource -- it's a place of rare, unprotected beauty

Orca: Shared Waters, Shared Home

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The history--and future--of one of the sea’s greatest mammals

Oregon's Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide

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A lush and modern guide to Oregon’s magnificent ancient forests

Outdoor Family Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park, 3rd Edition

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The top-selling family guide to magnificent Rocky Mountain National Park— now fully updated!

Pacific Coast Foraging Guide: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest

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A handy pocket reference to identifying the Pacific region's wild edibles

Pacific Northwest Nature: Coloring for Calm and Mindful Observation

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An adult coloring book that inspires mindful observation and calming appreciation of our natural world

Paddling Southern Maine: Day Trips for Recreational Kayakers, Canoers, and SUPers

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In Maine it’s “water, water everywhere”—grab your paddle!

Peak Nutrition: Smart Fuel for Outdoor Adventure

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A comprehensive nutritional cookbook for mountain athletes, co-written by an award-winning chef and a professional trainer.

Photography: Night Sky: A Field Guide for Shooting after Dark

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Professional tips and tricks for capturing those stunning night-time shots that have so far eluded you.

Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier

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A funny and sometimes cringe-inducing story of a young woman's experience as a climbing ranger where respect is hard won and on-the-job performance can be the difference between life and death.