Desert Books
Oregon Desert Guide (Book) by Andy Kerr
Brief descriptions of 70 hikes through some of Oregon's most remote wilderness, all threatened by various development projects (author hopes hikers will fall in love with unique beauty and get involved in the desert's preservation).
Crossing Arizona (Book) by Chris Townsend
Long-distance hiker Townsend, inspired by the writings of Edward Abbey and Colin Fletcher, set out to explore the desert landscape that inspired them.
The Backpacker's Handbook (Book) by Chris Townsend
Award-winning guide to backpacking equipment and techniques: planning your hike, desert hiking, ultralight backpacking, and adventure travel to hike in exotic foreign countries. Covers all climates, from snow and mountain to desert. 416 pages.
Hiking Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks (Book) by Erik Molvar and Tamara Martin
Describes 56 hikes, from day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips, in Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks (Utah) plus surrounding desert lowlands, Finger Canyons of the Kolob and Cedar Breaks.
Desert Sojourn (Book) by Debi Holmes-Binney
Story of a 31-yr-old woman who, leaving a stifling marriage, sets out to spend 40 days in the desert to sort out her life and find spiritual renewal.
Desert Sense
Retail: $16.95 (24% off!)
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Provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to move through a desert landscape with confidence, in a guide that includes techniques for hiking and biking special to desert conditions, along with tips for dealing with desert heat, cold, and ot Copyr