Explore California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains with books and maps from Bored Feet Press
Exploring Eastern Sierra Canyons
Bishop to Lone Pine
Sharon Giacomazzi
This handsome and handy guide covers thirteen dramatic eastside Sierra Canyons. Starting around the spectacular forks of Bishop Canyon, Sharon divulges a wealth of hikes both popular and obscure, then continues south to include hikes near Mount Whitney.
Angels in the Wilderness
The True Story of One Woman’s Survival Against All Odds
Amy Racina
Solo backpacker Amy Racina fell sixty feet onto solid granite during a 16-day solo hiking trip. In this gripping account, Amy tells how she survived in the wilderness with both legs broken, her rescue, and her recovery. Now in paperback
Walk the Sky
Following the John Muir Trail
Photography by John Dittli, Essays by Mark Schlenz
This gorgeous book is the first color photography book in more than forty years about the renowned John Muir Trail of California's Sierra Nevada. This stunning collection of photographs will inspire all. The essays describe the history of the trail, the surrounding terrain, and more.
The High Sierra of California
Poems and Journals by Gary Snyder, Woodcuts by Tom Killion
Working from sketches made on mountaineering trips over a period of thirty years, Tom Killion uses traditional woodcut techniques to create riveting images of the Sierra. Adding poems and excerpts from Snyder's journals, Killion has created a stunning fine art book about the High Sierra.
Exploring Eastern Sierra Canyons
Sonora Pass to Pine Creek
Sharon Giacomazzi
Discover the hidden beauty of the Eastern Sierra's wondrous canyons with Sierra native Sharon Giacomazzi as your guide. She details local history, campgrounds, resorts, where to find the best wildflower blooms, autumn color displays and waterfalls, and more
California Road Trip
A Climber's Guide Northern California
Tom Slater and Chris Summit
This hefty road reference for climbers is an ideal guidebook for any climber traveling in Northern California. Coverage ranges from Lone Pine in the southern Sierra to Big Sur in the SW to Lassen National Park in the NE to Redwood National Park in the NW.
The Spirit of the River
Diane McCarthy
The foothills and rivers of California's Sierra Nevada are the backdrop for this suspenseful novel. The novel unfolds as a compelling legal drama, but at its core is a love story full of passion and grace.
Sierra Sojourns
Images & Words by Vern Clevenger
Second Edition, more gorgeous than ever!
Vern Clevenger has been exploring the High Sierra for 35 years, first as a climber with many first ascents, more recently as an accomplished photographer who now uses large format cameras almost exclusively.
A Day in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Photographs by Dennis Flaherty, Essays by Mark A. Schlenz
Reflects the inspiring beauty of these trees of light in stunning photographic images that give rare glimpses into the seasons of their lives as they are sculpted by wind, ice, and time.
The Palisades Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map to the popular backpacking and climbing area in Kings Canyon National Park's backcountry, primarily accessible from the east side via Bishop Canyon and Big Pine Canyon east of the park.
Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada
Written and Illustrated by John Muir Laws
The astonishing natural diversity of the Sierra Nevada comes alive in this great field guide, at once comprehensive and yet small enough to fit in your pocket or pack.
Sierra Nevada Topographic Map
Imus Geographics
This beautiful and detailed, full-color map covers the Sierra Nevada Range from Lassen National Park in the north to Tehachapi Pass in the south.
Geologic Trips
Sierra Nevada
Ted Konigsmark
If you have ever wondered how the rocks and scenery of the Sierra Nevada were formed, take this geologic guide with you on your next trip. Written for the non-geologist, this detailed guide describes 116 of the geologic attractions of the Sierra
Yosemite National Park Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the entire vast, justly famous park plus adjacent areas.
The Good, The Great and the Awesome
Top 40 High Sierra Rock Climbs
Peter Croft, Foreword by Galen Rowell
Climbing guide Croft covers the best alpine rock climbing found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide
Written & Illustrated by John Muir Laws
This book is a brilliantly illustrated, thoroughly annotated, and uniquely arranged guide that anyone — with or without formal training — can use to identify birds in the Sierra Nevada, from Lassen National Forest in the north through Sequoia National Park in the south.
Exploring The Eastern Sierra
California & Nevada
Mark A. Schlenz, Photography by Dennis Flaherty
The book begins with a geologic and geographic overview of the Sierra, then follows a south-to-north itinerary from Mt. Whitney and Sierra's east slope through Independence, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, Mono Lake, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City, Death Valley, and Yosemite.
Lake Tahoe Map
Bluewater Maps
Gorgeous map shows the high mountains of miles of the northern Sierra Nevada Range anchored by the Tahoe Basin and the vivid azure depths of Lake Tahoe.
Ansel Adams Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
The latest information on this immense and gorgeous 229,000-acre Sierra Nevada Wilderness, which covers much of the Eastern Sierra south of Tuolumne Meadows.
Bishop Area Rock Climbs
3rd Edition
Peter Croft and Marty Lewis
This long-awaited new edition of the Climbing Guide to the Eastern Sierra — South covers climbs in and around Whitney Portal and the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, and closer to Bishop, Cardinal Pinnacle, Buttermilk Country bouldering, Tablelands bouldering, Pine Creek Canyon and much more.
Mammoth Area Rock Climbs, 3rd Edition
The Climbing Guide To The Eastern Sierra—North
Marty Lewis & John Moynier, Foreword by Errett Allen
This is the definitive climbing guide for the area around Mammoth Lakes on the east side of California's Sierra Nevada Range, now in its third edition.
Trails and Tales of Yosemite and the Central Sierra
A Guide for Hikers and History Buffs
Sharon Giacomazzi
Sharon Giacomazzi loves to tell history tales and she loves to hike. She combines these passions in an enthralling guide to the glorious Central Sierra, presenting more than 60 fun excursions.
Past Tents
The Way We Camped
Susan Snyder
An affectionate portrait of early camping in the West, Past Tents is a light-hearted look at American's infatuation with the great outdoors.
The Bodie Hills Map
Tom Harrison
Finally there is one map for tavelers visiting the old ghost town of Bodie.
Hetch Hetchy Trail Map
Tom Harrison
New topo map covers the western portion of Yosemite National Park.
Owens River Gorge Climbs, 10th Edition
The Climbing Guide To The Owens River Gorge
Marty Lewis
More than 700 routes are covered in this comprehensive guide to one of California's premier climbing areas
Mono Lake:
Mirror of Imagination
Dennis Flaherty
Introductory Essay by Mark A. Schlenz
This fine photographic essay portrays in colorful grandeur eastern California 's unique inland sea, now protected as a National Scenic Area, and the gorgeous Sierra landscape that overlooks it.
Big Chief Area Climbs
The Climbing Guide To The Big Chief Area, Lake Tahoe
Marek Hajek
In the vacationer’s paradise called Lake Tahoe Basin, Big Chief is the premier sport climbing crag.
Bishop Pass North Lake-South Lake Loop Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Popular Eastern Sierra trailheads outside Bishop at North Lake, South Lake and Lake Sabrina lead into Kings Canyon high country...
Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Rim Trail Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the entire Tahoe Basin and adjacent lands, including entire Tahoe Rim Trail.
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
This map covers the 30,000-acre wilderness near Huntington Lake east of Fresno. Dinkey Lakes Wilderness is separated from the adjacent John Muir Wilderness by a single dirt road. Covers 16 small lakes and two prominent peaks.
Desolation Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Covers entire 63,475-acre Desolation Wilderness, plus Echo Lakes, Loon Lake, Wrights Lake, Emerald Bay, and Lake Tahoe's southwest shore.
Exploring Mammoth Lakes
Four Seasons of Eastern Sierra Adventure
Mark A. Schlenz, Photography by Dennis Flaherty
Experience the beauty of the Mammoth Lakes region with this colorful and informative new guidebook.
South Sierra Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Another great map from Tom Harrison, dean of California recreation map cartography. This shaded-relief topo map covers the South Sierra Wilderness, a 63,000-acre preserve just south of the Golden Trout Wilderness, plus portions of Golden Trout, Domeland and Sacatar Trail wilderness areas. It includes about 50 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail accessible from Kennedy Meadows and from lightly-used trailheads near Olancha. Also includes South Fork Kern River. All of Tom Harrison’s wonderful maps to California hiking and recreation areas are shaded-relief topographic maps on waterproof plastic. GPS compatible with complete UTM grid.
John Muir Trail Map-Pack
Tom Harrison
Ingenious package for the John Muir Trail hiker! These 13 maps cover the entire JMT.
The Central Sierra Walker's Companion:
Shaver, Florence & Huntington Lakes Region
by Greg Goodman & Pam Geisel, Illustrated by Andrea Goodman, Foreword by Gene Rose
Covers the pleasant Sierra country around Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake, parts of Kaiser Wilderness and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, plus Florence Lake area in the John Muir Wilderness.
Kearsarge Pass-Rae Lakes Loop Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Eastern Sierra's Onion Valley trailhead leading to John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon high country...
Half Dome Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Ideal map for the popular hike to top of Half Dome includes Little Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, Yosemite Creek, Tenaya Lake, and more.
Eastern Sierra
Twenty Postcards
Dennis Flaherty
Twenty powerful color images of the remarkable landscape on the steep side of one of the world 's great mountain ranges.
Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map to this 308,000-acre wilderness in the southern Sierra includes Kern and Little Kern Rivers, Mineral King, Mountain Home State Forest, and more.
Mineral King Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Westside access via Silver City and Mineral King to Sawtooth Pass, Farewell Gap,Franklin Pass, Little Five Lakes, Bearpaw Meadow, High Sierra Trail...
Woodleaf Legacy
Story of a California Gold Rush Town
Rosemary Mossinger
This lively history, describes life in a small northern Sierra town. It begins with the native Maidu village, then documents the fur traders, the early mines, through years of resorts, stagecoaches and stage robbers, and lumbering.
Mono Divide High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Covers portions of John Muir, Ansel Adams and Dinkey Lakes Wilderness areas, accessed via Bishop Pass, Pine Creek and Rock Creek trailheads on the eastside, plus Piute Pass, Silver Pass, Mono Hot Springs, and more.
Emigrant Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Covers entire 113,000-acre Emigrant Wilderness, northwest portion of Yosemite Park, and Cherry Lake area west of Yosemite.
Mammoth High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Eastside access from Lee Vining and Highway 120 (Tioga Pass Road) south to McGee Creek. Includes Minarets, Ritter Range, Devils Postpile, Mammoth Lakes, eastern Ansel Adams Wilderness, northern John Muir Wilderness, and more.
Devils Postpile Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Eastern Sierra access via Mammoth Lakes, Agnew Meadows, and June Lakes Loop to Ansel Adams Wilderness and Devils Postpile National Monument, including Thousand Island Lake and the Minarets.
Mt. Whitney High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Sequoia Park westside trailheads plus eastside Whitney Portal trailhead lead to Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness...
Mt. Whitney Zone Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map of Mt. Whitney and vicinity includes Whitney Portal, Crabtree, Rock Creek, and Cottonwood Lakes.
Kings Canyon High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map covers the heart of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park's famed backcountry and adjacent areas outside the park.
Hoover Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Eastside access around Bridgeport, west of Highway 395 from Highway 108 south to Conway Summit. Includes Twin Lakes, Leavitt Meadows, and Yosemite North Boundary area. Includes 2009 wilderness additions.
Tuolumne Meadows and High Sierra Camp Loop Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the popular high country in and around Tuolumne Meadows in detail, including the entire High Sierra Camps Loop.
Mono Lake Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the ancient lake due east of Yosemite Park, including Mono Basin Scenic Area, Lee Vining, Mono Lake County Park, Panum Crater, and more.
Yosemite High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map covers the heart of this vast park, including Merced Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, Tioga Pass, Vogelsang, Bridalveil Creek, Hall Research Natural Area, and more.
Map of Yosemite Valley
Tom Harrison
This trail map covers all official Valley trails and more with information in five languages: English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Completely covers both parks plus adjacent areas in Sierra, Sequoia, and Inyo National Forests plus parts of Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Mono Lake:
Postcard Book
Dennis Flaherty
Twenty great images by Dennis Flaherty of this mysterious inland sea, plus a short introductory essay.
