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Spirited Waters: Soloing South Through the Inside Passage,
Jennifer Hahn
. A veteran naturalist's solo kayak journey from Bellingham, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska.
Where the Pavement Ends: One Woman's Bicycle Trip through Mongolia, China, & Vietnam,
Erika Warmbrunn
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An amazing 8,000 kilometer solo cycling journey through Asia.
American Discoveries: Scouting the First Coast-to-Coast Recreational Trail,
Ellen Dudley & Eric Seaborg
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Himalayan Passage: Seven Months in the High Country of Tibet, Nepal, China, India, & Pakistan,
Patrick Morrow & Jeremy Schmidt
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OTHER TITLES YOU MIGHT ENJOY FROM THE MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS:
HIKING THE TRIPLE CROWN
Karen Berger
For anyone planning hikes on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, or Continental Divide trails, this is an indisputable, must-have resource.
BEST OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: Washington
Dan Nelson
A useful mix of day hikes, overnighters, or weeklong outings for hikers who want to enjoy the best of Washington's section of the PCT
DON'T FORGET THE DUCT TAPE: Tips & Tricks for Repairing Outdoor Gear
Kristin Hostetter
Find all the tools you'll need to be an outdoor fixit guru in this pocket-sized guide.
EVERYDAY WISDOM: 1001 Expert Tips for Hikers
Karen Berger
Expert tips and tricks for hikers and backpackers selected from one of the most popular Backpacker magazine columns
MORE EVERYDAY WISDOM: Trail-Tested Advice from the Experts
Karen Berger
More tips for enhancing backcountry trips
TREKKER'S HANDBOOK: Strategies to Enhance Your Journey
Buck Tilton
Contains pre-trip, during the trip, and post-trip strategies for long-distance hiking
WALKING THE GOBI: A 1600-Mile Trek Across A Desert of Hope and Despair
Helen Thayer
Again adventurers don't retire to Lazy Boy reclinersâthey find bigger, hotter, wilder places to explore. How about the Gobi desert?
