Explore California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains with books and maps from Bored Feet Press
Yosemite Epics
Tales of Adventure from America's Greatest Playground
Matt Johanson
Illustrations by Christopher Hampson
Foreword by Jim Moynier
Twenty-four well known Sierra adventurers share some of their most exciting true stories. Author Johanson interviewed these adventurers about their challenging trials in the Sierra Nevada, then crafted these tight, suspenseful tales in the adventurers' own words.
Dark Journey
The Tragedy of the Donner Party
Allan W. Eckert
A compelling, accessible, historically accurate new narrative about the Donner-Reed Party's traumatic journey west. Eckert digested all the available documents — books, journals, letters and more — then produced a comprehensive yet poignant and dramatic account of what is known about this tormented journey.
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.
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
Mount Whitney
Mountain Lore from the Whitney Store, 2nd Edition
Doug Thompson & Elisabeth Newbold
A Collection of Stories, Trail Tips, History, Recipes and More from the Whitney Portal Store, est. 1935. No book has more detail and inside information about the various routes to the top of Mt. Whitney, their requirements, and the choices involved than this one.
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.
Eastern Sierra Hot Springs
The Complete Guide to Eastern Sierra Recreational Hot Springs
George J. Williams III
Concise, fun guide describes the hot springs of the Eastern Sierra. Covers soaks in northeastern California, and nine western Nevada springs.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muir Ramble Route
Walking from San Francisco to Yosemite In the Footsteps of John Muir
Peter Thomas and Donna Thomas
This book includes three books in one. It's a guidebook for a walking/cycling route across California. It's an adventure book that tells of the authors' ramble across California to discover that route. And finally it is a history book, presenting the story of John Muir's first trip to Yosemite.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: Generals Highway
Redwood Hikes Press
This topographic trail map covers the most popular day hiking areas of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. It is organized around the Generals Highway, the main connector between the two sister parks.
Mark Twain and the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
Revised Edition
George J. Williams III
How Mark Twain's humorous frog story launched his legendary career. On a prospecting trip to Angel's Camp, Twain first heard the tales of the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. Twain's version of the tale became an international success and launched his legendary career.
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.
Nature Journal with John Muir
Edited by Bonnie J. Gisel
This writing and sketching journal offers the words and thoughts of John Muir as inspiration for naturalists, artists, poets, and anyone who puts pen or pencil to paper.
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.
Yosemite National Park Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the entire vast, justly famous park plus adjacent areas.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Trail Map
Tom Harrison
This map covers the 30,000-acre wilderness near Huntington Lake east of Fresno. Covers 16 small lakes and two prominent peaks.
California Gold
The Story of the Gold Rush
Phyllis Zauner
In this new reprint of this rowdy California Gold Rush account, originally published in 1980, Zauner captures the fury and color of the days of ‘49, and even ‘48. Using the letters of gold rush miners, diaries and newspaper accounts, this books reveals the crazy times of Gold Rush California, fueled by one of the largest human migrations the world has known. Zauner describes many California Gold Rush towns in their early days and some of what remains.
Sierra National Forest Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Most information about this vast national forest west and south of Yosemite Park that is available on one map. Includes large portions of vast Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas. Trails, campgrounds, and roads are shown.
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.
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
The Bodie Hills Map
Tom Harrison
Finally there is one map for tavelers visiting the old ghost town of Bodie.
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.
Hetch Hetchy Trail Map
Tom Harrison
New topo map covers the western portion of Yosemite National Park.
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.
Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Rim Trail Recreation Map
Tom Harrison
Covers the entire Tahoe Basin and adjacent lands, including entire Tahoe Rim Trail.
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.
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...
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.
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.
John Muir Trail Map-Pack
Tom Harrison
Ingenious package for the John Muir Trail hiker! These 13 maps cover the entire JMT.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mt. Whitney Zone Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Detailed map of Mt. Whitney and vicinity includes Whitney Portal, Crabtree, Rock Creek, and Cottonwood Lakes.
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.
Mt. Whitney High Country Trail Map
Tom Harrison
Sequoia Park westside trailheads plus eastside Whitney Portal trailhead lead to Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness...
Devils Postpile Minarets 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.
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.
Mono Lake:
Postcard Book
Dennis Flaherty
Twenty great images by Dennis Flaherty of this mysterious inland sea, plus a short introductory essay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mammoth Area Rock Climbs, 3rd Edition
The Climbing Guide To The Eastern Sierra—North
Not currently available from Bored Feet. New edition due Summer, 2014
