Books published by publisher Appalachian Mountain Club 2005

For more than half a century, the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Mountain Guide has been hikers' and backpackers' quintessential resource for trails in Maine's spectacular mountains. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, featuring 175 new trails, 50 new mountains, and 13 additional in-text maps, capturing Maine's booming trail building and expansion during the past five years. Fresh coverage of classics such as Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park now sits alongside more detailed descriptions of regions including the 100-Mile Wilderness and Moosehead Lake, Downeast, and Midcoast. More than 450 trails have been revised. Thorough trip-planning and safety information―along with full-color, GPS-rendered, pull-out maps featuring trail segment mileage―make this the trusted, comprehensive hiking guide to Maine.

Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through present day. Veteran journalist Nicholas Howe draws on his investigative skills and familiarity with the mountains of his childhood to create this gripping collection. The result is a compelling story about our changing relationship with the mountains we love and the risks they pose. This Tenth Anniversary Edition includes a new afterword by Nicholas Howe, with commentary on how our relationship with the Presidential Range has evolved over the last decade.

Among the most beautiful and deadly mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today’s high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through the present day. Recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the 100 Essential New England Books, the first edition of Not Without Peril garnered acclaim from the Banff Mountain Book Festival for its gripping tales of exploration and tragedy. This tenth anniversary edition includes a new afterword from author Nicholas Howe, who offers a personal account of an evening spent at the Mount Washington Observatory while 160-mile-per-hour winds raged outside.

Winner of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Outdoor Adventure GuidebookIn this brand new series from Appalachian Mountain Club, readers will discover the best outdoor recreation for their favorite vacation destinations. AMC Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park includes 50 of the best hiking, biking, and paddling trips for all ability levels. For over 100 years, Acadia National Park has enticed visitors with its breathtaking, rugged terrain, and ocean views. Located on the central coast of Maine, Acadia boasts the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. This new series guide will show you all Acadia has to offer. Featuring additional sports such as trail running and stand up paddle boarding, this completely updated guide is the one resource to throw in your pack before heading out. With hikes up Cadillac Mountain, cycling trips on the Park's popular carriage roads, and serene, unforgettable inland paddling trips, this book will take you all around the islands. First-time visitors and veteran explorers alike will enjoy this comprehensive guide to trips on Mt. Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and the Schoodic Peninsula. Perfect for a day trip or week-long adventures, this guidebook will reveal scenic bike paths, cobblestone beaches, glacial ponds, granite peaks, and ocean-side cliffs. Also included in this guide is an indispensable trail map covering all of Mount Desert Island, Isle au Haut, and Schoodic Peninsula. AMC Outdoor Adventures: Acadia National Park is the go-to guidebook and map for exploring all that the outdoors has to offer in this natural treasure. Also Available:AMC's Best Sea Kayaking in New England (ISBN: 9781628420067)Maine Mountain Guide, 10th Edition (ISBN: 9781934028308)AMC's Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast (ISBN: 9781934028926)

The outdoor experts at the Appalachian Mountain Club share their knowledge and the tradition of New England backpacking in this new edition of Best Backpacking in New England. Whether looking for an introductory overnight trek or a more challenging multi-day excursion, backpackers of all levels will find hikes suited to their interests and abilities. Appealing to both visitors to and residents of New England, this guide includes helpful new features like GPS waypoints for parking lots, fully updated trail descriptions accounting for recent rerouting and trailwork, and new topographic maps designed to help plan trips. New trips include the New England National Scenic Trail, Carrigain Notch-Mount Carrigain Loop, Grafton Loop Trail, and more. With photos for each trip, this reliable guide to low-cost adventure will have hikers exploring some of the wildest, least-traveled trails New England has to offer.

Written with families in mind, this new guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club features the 75 best kid-sized hiking, paddling, biking, camping, swimming, and other adventures in the White Mountains, Green Mountains, and Northern and coastal Maine, as well as closer-to-home adventures near urban areas. Preparing for outings will be a breeze thanks to planning tips and tricks and options for making days longer or shorter—based on kids' age and ability. Each trip includes a map or photograph, driving directions, information on fees, nearby facilities, and more. This book is a must-have for local residents and visitors alike.

There is always something new for children to learn when they visit the seashore, and Seashells in My Pocket helps them explore. Packed with scores of fascinating facts and new illustrations, this completely revised and expanded edition of Seashells in My Pocket tells kids all about nature along the Atlantic Coast. This new edition includes updated illustrations, a chapter about estuaries, and fun new brain teaser questions.

Get ready to launch your kayak and wet your paddles with this brand new guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club, featuring 40 of the best coastal paddling adventures from New York to Virginia. This concise guide highlights the top kayaking trips that can be completed in a day or turned into an overnight, from the New York City Water Trail, threading its way through all five boroughs, to beautiful Virginia Beach on the Chesapeake Bay. Paddle amongst the historic sailboats of Baltimore's Inner Harbor or pay a visit to the wild ponies of Assateague Island. Each trip includes a full description and map of the route, plus information on launches, tide and currents, and nearby attractions. An at-a-glance trip planner makes choosing the perfect paddling trip a snap and a selection of fascinating nature and history essays make this an indispensable guide to kayaking on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard.ALSO AVAILABLEAMC's Best Sea Kayaking in New England by Michael DaughertyISBN-13: 978-1-628420-06-7Quiet Water New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania by Kathy KenleyISBN-13: 978-1-934028-34-6AMC's Best Day Hikes near Washington, D.C., 2e by Beth HomiczISBN-13: 978-1-628420-28-9

Get ready to launch your kayak and wet your paddles with this brand new guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club, featuring 50 of the best coastal paddling adventures from New York to Virginia. This concise guide highlights the top kayaking trips that can be completed in a day or turned into an overnight, from the New York City Water Trail, threading its way through all five boroughs, to beautiful Virginia Beach at the mouth of the Chesapeake River. Paddle amongst the historic sailboats of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor or pay a visit to the wild ponies of Assateague Island. Each trip includes a full description and map of the route, plus information on launches, tide and currents, and nearby attractions. An at-a-glance trip planner makes choosing the perfect paddling trip a snap and a selection of fascinating nature and history essays make this an indispensible guide to kayaking on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard.