Desert Videos
Utah's National Parks (Book) by Ron Adkison
Describes 124 hiking, mountain biking, and 4WD trips in southern Utah's high desert national parks (Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands); from verdant oases to desert valleys, from canyons to forests, from brief strolls to demanding cross country treks. 430 pages.
Ibex & Selected Climbs Of Utah's West Desert (Book) by James Garrett
Guide to some of the best climbs (sport, trad, and alpine) in Utah's remote and beautiful West Desert, southwest of Salt Lake City. 120 pages.
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.