| 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia (details) | |||
| A very good reference book for hikes in Southwestern British Columbia. This guide, however, does not have any information on hiking trails on Vancouver Island. | |||
| Author:Mary & David Macaree | Publisher:Greystone Books | ISBN:1-55054-775-5 | |
| 5th Edition (2001), 340 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| A Field Guide to Warblers of North America (details) | |||
| A comprehensive field guide to North American warblers. | |||
| Author:Jon Dunn and Kimball Garrett | Publisher:Houghton Mifflin | ISBN:0-395-78321-6 | |
| 1st Edition (1997), illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| A Guide to Cross-Country Ski Tours of Central Vancouver Island (details) | |||
| Possibly out of print, the only guide book we know of that describes back country ski touring routes on Southern and Central Vancouver Island. | |||
| Author:Nanaimo Nordics Cross-Country Ski Club (Nanaimo) | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN: | |
| 1st Edition (1989), 37 pages, maps. | |||
| A Guide to Shipwrecks Along the West Coast Trail | |||
| Lists 24 significant shipwrecks along the west coast trail with locations of each. This book is designed "for hikers along the West Coast Trail ... [as] a handy and concise reference to the major shipwreck sites along the route." | |||
| Author:R.E. Wells | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:1-55039-079-1 | |
| 6th Edition (1997), 56 pages, illustrations, maps. | |||
| All That the Rain Promises, and More - A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms | |||
| Full-color illustrated guide to identifying 200 Western mushrooms by their key features. | |||
| Author:David Arora | Publisher:Ten Speed Press | ISBN:0-89815-388-3 | |
| 1st Edition (2000), 256 pages, photographs. | |||
| Animal Tracks of British Columbia (details) | |||
| Author:Ian Sheldon and Tamara Hartson | Publisher:Lone Pine Publishing | ISBN:978-1-55105-223-6 | |
| 1st Edition (199), 160 pages, illustrations. | |||
| Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (details) | |||
| Author:Stephen Herrero | Publisher:Globe Pequot Press | ISBN:978-1585745579 | |
| 2nd Edition (2002), 304 pages, illustrations, maps. | |||
| Blisters and Bliss: A Trekker's Guide to the West Coast Trail (details) | |||
| An excellent guide for hiking the West Coast Trail. Full of humour and interesting anecdotes as well. | |||
| Author:David Foster, Wayne Aitken & Nelson Dewey | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:1-894384-65-2 | |
| 5th Edition (2003), 112 pages, illustrations, maps. | |||
| British Columbia Cross-Country Ski Routes (details) | |||
| Describes over 80 cross country ski routes in BC. From Nordic areas at established ski hills and dedicated Nordic centers to remote back country routes requiring winter camping this book describes some of the many winter adventures that can be found in BC | |||
| Author:Richard T Wright and Rochelle Wright | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:0-88894-394-6 | |
| Canadian Rockies Trail Guide (details) | |||
| The authoritative guidebook for hiking and backpacking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains featuring descriptions for 229 hikes. | |||
| Author:Brian Patton & Bart Robinson | Publisher:Summerthought Publishing | ISBN:0-9782375-0-1 | |
| 8th Edition (2007), 480 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Carnivoes of British Columbia (details) | |||
| Author:David E Hatler, David W Nagorsen and Alison M Beal | Publisher:Royal BC Museum | ISBN:978-1-7726-5869-2 | |
| 1st Edition (2008), 407 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Coastal Hikes (details) | |||
| This guide covers west coast hiking trails from Washington State, Vancouver Island, Flores Island, Nootka Island, BC's Sunshine Coast and Haida Gwaii. | |||
| Author:Philip Stone | Publisher:Wild Isle Publications | ISBN:978-0-9680766-7 | |
| 1st Edition (2007), 200 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Cross-country skiing in British Columbia (details) | |||
| Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay). How to ski and where to ski in southern and central BC. | |||
| Author:Iris Nowell | Publisher:Greey de Pencier Publications | ISBN:0-91987-218-2 | |
| Day Hiking North Cascades (details) | |||
| This guide covers the Bellingham area, Mount Baker, the Highway 20 corridor, North Cascades National Park, Winthrop and the Pasayten Wilderness area, parts of Glacier Peak Wilderness, and the Mountain Loop Highway. | |||
| Author:Craig Romano | Publisher:Mountaineers | ISBN:978-1-59485-048-6 | |
| 1st Edition (2009), 320 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Day Hiking Olympic Peninsula (details) | |||
| This guide covers day hikes in Olympic National Park, the Coastal Beaches and Southwest Washington State. | |||
| Author:Craig Romano | Publisher:Mountaineers | ISBN:978-1-59485-047-9 | |
| 1st Edition (2007), 354 pages, maps. | |||
| Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of Canada | |||
| Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay). | |||
| Author:J Walton Groves | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:0-660-10136-X | |
| Exploring the Seashore in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon | |||
| Perhaps the best book for exploring the seashore of Western North America. The descriptions often have a wonderful, observational quality but occasionally lack sufficient detail (e.g., size). Organized by habitat (type of beach and location on the beach) | |||
| Author:Gloria Snively | Publisher:Gordon Soules Book Publishers Ltd | ISBN:0-919574-25-4 | |
| 1st Edition (1978), 240 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Footloose in the Columbias (details) | |||
| Author:Friends of Mout Revelstoke and Glacier | Publisher:Friends of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier | ISBN: | |
| Giant Cedars, White Sands (details) | |||
| Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Guidebook | |||
| Author:Don Mills | Publisher:Pallas & Trine | ISBN:0-9684583-0-0 | |
| Handbook of the Canadian Rockies | |||
| This extensive guide provides information on the geology, plants, animals, history and recreation from Waterton/Glacier to the Yukon. | |||
| Author:Ben Gadd | Publisher:Corax Press | ISBN:0-9692631-1-2 | |
| 2nd Edition (1995), 831 pages, illustrations, photographs. | |||
| Hikes Around Invermere & the Columbia River Valley | |||
| From short strolls to dayhikes to overnighters to major, committing mountaineering routes this book has all the information you need to enjoy the most beautiful spots in British Columbia's Windermere Valley. | |||
| Author:Aaron Cameron & Matt Gunn | Publisher:Rocky Mountain Books | ISBN:978-1-897522-51-6 | |
| 1st Edition (2009), 208 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Hiking Olympic National Park (details) | |||
| Description of many of the trails in Olympic National Park. This guide covers from the beaches to the alpine. Trails in Olympic National Forest are not covered in this guide. | |||
| Author:Erik Molvar | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:0-7627-4119-8 | |
| 2nd Edition (2008), 364 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Hiking the Gulf Islands | |||
| A very complete guide to both well and little known hiking trails in the Canadian Gulf Islands. | |||
| Author:Charles Kahn | Publisher:Orca Book Publishers Ltd | ISBN:1-55143-034-7 | |
| 1st Edition (1995), 218 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Hiking Trails I: Victoria & Vicinity (details) | |||
| Describes over 100 destinations in the Capital Regional District from Salt Spring, Portland and Sidney islands, the Saanich Peninsula, core municipalities and out to Port Renfrew. | |||
| Author:Richard K. Blier | Publisher:Orca Book Publishers Ltd | ISBN:978-0-969766-5-9 | |
| 13th Edition (2007), 176 pages, maps. | |||
| Hiking Trails II: South-Central Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands (details) | |||
| Hiking trails from Duncan north to Parksville and to the west coast, including the West Coast Trail and Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. | |||
| Author:Richard Blier | Publisher:Orca Book Publishers Ltd | ISBN:0-9697667-3-4 | |
| 8th Edition (2000), 192 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Hiking Trails III: Northern Vancouver Island (details) | |||
| This book provides information on hiking in Central and Northern Vancouver Island, including Strathcona Provincial Park, Cape Scott and Hornby, Malcolm, Nootka and Quadra Islands (with many other destinations as well). | |||
| Author:Gil Parker | Publisher:Orca Book Publishers Ltd | ISBN:978-0-9697667-6-6 | |
| 10th Edition (2008), 224 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| How to Shit in the Woods | |||
| This best selling book has become the standard for backcountry sanitation. No longer simply embraced by backpackers this book has become standard reading for all outdoor enthusiasts. | |||
| Author:Kathleen Meyer | Publisher:Ten Speed Press | ISBN:0898156270 | |
| 2nd Edition (1994), 128 pages, illustrations. | |||
| Island Alpine | |||
| Island Alpine is a comprehensive guidebook to some 275 mountains of Strathcona Park & Vancouver Island. It lists hiking, scrambling and technical climbing routes. | |||
| Author:Philip Stone | Publisher:Wild Isle Publications | ISBN:0-9680766-5-3 | |
| 1st Edition (2003), 488 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Island Turns and Tours (details) | |||
| A selection of the very best backcountry winter destinations on Vancouver Island. Includes Strathcona Park. | |||
| Author:Philip Stone | Publisher:Wild Isle Publications | ISBN:0-9680766-6-1 | |
| 1st Edition (2005), 232 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Juan de Fuca Trail | |||
| A guide to the trails and side trails of this relatively new member of the BC Provincial Parks. | |||
| Author:Matthew Payne | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:0-9682341-0-0 | |
| Mammals of British Columbia (details) | |||
| A comprehensive guide to the mammals of British Columbia. The 125 species featured in the book are grouped into 7 major groups. | |||
| Author:Tamara Eder and Don Pattie | Publisher:Lone Pine Publishing | ISBN:1-55105-299-7 | |
| 1st Edition (2001), 296 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of Northwest North America (details) | |||
| Author:Dale Vitt, Janet Marsh, Robin Bovey | Publisher:Lone Pine Publishing | ISBN:978-1-55105-569-5 | |
| 1st Edition (1988), 296 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Mushrooms Demystified | |||
| Extremely comprehensive mushroom field guide and reference book. | |||
| Author:David Arora | Publisher:Ten Speed Press | ISBN:0-89815-169-4 | |
| 1st Edition (1986), 959 pages, photographs. | |||
| Native Trees of British Columbia (details) | |||
| Author:Reese Halter and Nancy J Turner | Publisher:Global Forest | ISBN:0-9684143-3-8 | |
| 1st Edition (2003), 95 pages, illustrations, maps. | |||
| New Zealand - The Great Walks (details) | |||
| Trail guide to the "Great Walks" of New Zealand and more. | |||
| Author:Alexander Stewart | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:1-873756-78-X | |
| 1st Edition (2004), 272 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Olympic Mountains Trail Guide (details) | |||
| A superb source book for the trails in Olympic National Park. | |||
| Author:Robert L. Wood | Publisher:Mountaineers | ISBN:0-89886-320-1 | |
| 2nd Edition (1991), 306 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Pacific Coast Fern Finder | |||
| Author:Glen Keator & Ruth M. Heady | Publisher:Nature Study Guild Publishers | ISBN: | |
| Plants of Coastal British Columbia (including Washington, Oregon and Alaska) | |||
| Author:Jim Pojar and Andy MacKinnon | Publisher:Lone Pine Publishing | ISBN:1-55105-042-0 | |
| 1st Edition (1994), 528 pages, illustrations, maps, photographs. | |||
| Ridgewalks in the Canadian Rockies | |||
| The title of this book is somewhat misleading, the majority of the routes described require route finding skills, some require scrambling. In my opinion most of the routes described are beyond the abilities of the average Club Tread member. | |||
| Author:Mike Potter | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:0-9694438-8-9 | |
| 1st Edition (2003), 304 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| Seashore of British Columbia | |||
| Author:Ian Sheldon | Publisher:Lone Pine Publishing | ISBN:1-55105-163-X | |
| 1st Edition (1998), 190 pages, illustrations. | |||
| Shipwrecks of British Columbia (details) | |||
| Describes any of the shipwrecks that have occurred off the British Columbia shores from the early 1800's on. | |||
| Author:Fred Rogers | Publisher:Douglas & McIntyre Ltd | ISBN:0-88894-434-9 | |
| 1st Edition (1973), 256 pages, photographs. | |||
| Sunshine and Salt Air | |||
| A general visitor's guide to the Sunshine Coast, this book provides information on many outdoor recreation opportunities as well as accommodation and dining information. | |||
| Author:Karen Southern and Bryan Carson | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:1-55017-143-7 | |
| 1st Edition (1997), 208 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
| The Birder's Guide British Columbia (details) | |||
| A walking guide to over 130 bird watching sites in British Columbia. | |||
| Author:Keith Taylor | Publisher:Steller Press Ltd | ISBN:978-1894143004 | |
| 2nd Edition (1999), 264 pages, maps. | |||
| The Birds of British Columbia - Woodpecks, Crows and Their Allies (details) | |||
| Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay). | |||
| Author:C.J. Guiiguet | Publisher:Government of British Columbia | ISBN: | |
| The Complete Walker (details) | |||
| An informative and extremely complete reference for backpacking. | |||
| Author:Colin Fletcher & Chip Rawlins | Publisher:Knopf Canada - A Division of Random House of Canada Limited | ISBN:978-0-375-4035 | |
| 4th Edition (2002), 845 pages, illustrations. | |||
| The Ferns and Fern-allies of British Columbia | |||
| Out of print (try the library, Amazon or eBay). | |||
| Author:T.M.C. Taylor | Publisher:Government of British Columbia | ISBN: | |
| 1st Edition (1963), 172 pages, illustrations. | |||
| The Morrow Guide to Knots | |||
| Good reference book for knots although the descriptions are more geared to sailing and boating applications. | |||
| Author:Mario Bigon and Guido Regazonni | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN: | |
| Western Birds (An Audubon Handbook) (details) | |||
| Intended to teach beginners the basic techniques of field identification and how to apply them to the birds that regularly occur in the United States and southern Canada. | |||
| Author:John Farrand Jr | Publisher:Alpine Pacific Images | ISBN:978-0070199774 | |
| 1st Edition (1988), 340 pages, illustrations, photographs. | |||
| Wilderness Trails in the Lower Mainland (details) | |||
| A delightful guide to some little known trails in the Fraser Valley. | |||
| Author:Ed Rychkun | Publisher:Rychkun Publications | ISBN:0-9681357-0-6 | |
| 1st Edition (1996), 112 pages, maps, photographs. | |||
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