Read any book about hiking! Explore various hiking trails, safety tips, or gear suggestions. Maybe you want to explore Colorado or someplace more exotic? Or perhaps you prefer hiking memoirs or lovely outdoor photos from the comfort of your cozy couch? Below are some suggestions to broaden your horizons — or select any book that celebrates hiking. Happy trails!
Fat Girls Hiking: an Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability by Summer Michaud-Skog
A practical, body-positive guide to getting you outdoors regardless of your training, shape, or athletic background. Such a welcome perspective and offers a great motto, “Trails not Scales!”
Everything Left to Remember: My Mother, Our Memories, and a Journey Through the Rocky Mountains by Steph Jagger
This inspirational memoir lovingly recounts a trip shared by a woman and her mother as they walk the national parks and share personal memories together. The mother struggles with Alzheimer’s so this adventure offers the bonding that only nature and stories can provide. Heart-warming and personal.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking: More than 100 Essential Skills on Campsites, Gear, Wildlife, Map Reading, and More by Len McDougall
If you need to boost your hiking skills this book offers a variety of tips. What if you see a bear? How do you set up a tent? How do you read a map? This user-friendly book will answer your questions.
Hike: Adventures on Foot edited by Elspeth Beidas
Both informational and inspiring, this book provides stunning images and preparation tips. What gear to take, where to go, elevation gain, and must-see sights, this book can be savored both on and off the trails.
Colorado Hiking: Best Hikes Plus Beer, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby by Joshua Berman (Moon Travel Guide)
This newest edition of Moon Travel Guide details the hikes of Colorado as well as the places to eat, drink, stay, and play! Providing local information, maps, and advice this book will help you plan your next Colorado hiking adventure.