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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Vintage)
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Vintage)
by Cheryl Strayed
Staff Pick
I know this title is everywhere right now. I was very fortunate to get an advanced copy, and I immediately fell in love. Why? Well, like many, my favorite books are those that seem to have been written just for me. I deeply understood the raw ache of... (read more)

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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
by Cheryl Strayed
Staff Pick
I know this title is everywhere right now. I was very fortunate to get an advanced copy, and I immediately fell in love. Why? Well, like many, my favorite books are those that seem to have been written just for me. I deeply understood the raw ache of... (read more)

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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland: Including the Coast, Mounts Hood and St. Helens, and the Santiam River (4th Edition)
60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland: Including the Coast, Mounts Hood and St. Helens, and the Santiam River (4th Edition)
by Paul Gerald
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Whether you're looking for a quick jaunt through Forest Park or a five-hour trek in the Columbia River Gorge, Paul Gerald's updated guide provides everything you need to get to the trailhead and back. New maps, hikes, and photos ensure you'll find... (read more)

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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
Staff Pick
My to-read list is long as it is, so I usually put off reading bestsellers until (a) the hype dies down and used copies start to become available or (b) someone chastises me for not having read something that came out forever ago. And so it was that 10... (read more)

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The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos (Best in Tent Camping Oregon)
The Best in Tent Camping: Oregon: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos (Best in Tent Camping Oregon)
by Jeanne Louise Pyle and Paul Gerald
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If you're the type of camper who thumbs your nose at RVs and doesn't enjoy listening to Metallica's Black Album being pumped from the adjacent site, you'll appreciate the picks in the Best in Tent Camping series. Scenery and serenity are key, and this... (read more)

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On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak
On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak
by Jon Bell
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Some 50 miles southeast of Portland lies the highest peak in the state of Oregon: Mount Hood, a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano. The fourth tallest in the Cascade range (around 11,240 feet high), Mount Hood is currently rated fourth by the U.S. Geological... (read more)

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Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air
by Jon Krakauer
Staff Pick
My to-read list is long as it is, so I usually put off reading bestsellers until (a) the hype dies down and used copies start to become available or (b) someone chastises me for not having read something that came out forever ago. And so it was that 10... (read more)

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Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge: National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Portland/Vancouver to the Dalles (Day Hiking)
Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge: National Scenic Area, Silver Star Scenic Area, Portland/Vancouver to the Dalles (Day Hiking)
by Craig Romano
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Featuring 100 treks (on both sides of the river), year-round options, detailed route descriptions, trail maps, and ratings of hike difficulty, dog friendliness, and views, this guide will keep you busy exploring the Gorge for months. Every Portlander... (read more)

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Fifty Places to Hike before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
Fifty Places to Hike before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
by Chris Santella
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Sure, working at Powell's is pretty cool. But if I had my way, I would quit my job, toss this book in my rucksack, and hit the road to conquer all 50 treks outlined within. For now, I'll settle for some one-on-one time with this lush, detailed guide.... (read more)

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The Last American Man
The Last American Man
by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Elizabeth Gilbert first met Eustace Conway in New York City, on the sidewalk in front of her apartment. He'd traveled from North Carolina, dressed in handmade buckskin clothing and "carrying an impressive knife on his belt." Gilbert, a regular... (read more)

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Blue Bear a True Story of Friendship Tragedy & Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness
Blue Bear a True Story of Friendship Tragedy & Survival in the Alaskan Wilderness
by Lynn Schooler
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Nature writing at its best. Lynn Schooler, an Alaskan nature guide and photographer, tells the story of his friendship with renowned Japanese photographer Michio Hoshino. This friendship and their quest to photograph the almost mythical blue bear... (read more)

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On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak
On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak
by Jon Bell
Staff Pick
Some 50 miles southeast of Portland lies the highest peak in the state of Oregon: Mount Hood, a 700,000-year-old stratovolcano. The fourth tallest in the Cascade range (around 11,240 feet high), Mount Hood is currently rated fourth by the U.S. Geological... (read more)

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Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens
Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens
by Kathy Harrison
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Many disaster-preparedness guides are hardcore; they assume that you can afford to dash out and buy a three-month food supply right this second and that you have the dedication to stock haz-mat gear in your basement. If you are more concerned with being... (read more)

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Moon: Take a Hike Portland: Hikes within Two Hours of the City
Moon: Take a Hike Portland: Hikes within Two Hours of the City
by Barbara I. Bond
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Moon knows a thing or two about hiking books, and this one belongs in the glove compartment of every wandering Portlander. Perfect for beginners and experienced hikers alike, this comprehensive guide offers informative itineraries that ensure you'll get... (read more)

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Moon Pacific Northwest Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping in Washington and Oregon (10th Edition)
Moon Pacific Northwest Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping in Washington and Oregon (10th Edition)
by Tom Stienstra
Staff Pick
Moon Pacific Northwest Camping is the definitive guide to every sort of outdoor space you'd want to hunker down in for a night. RV, tent, back country — you name it, it's in this newly revised volume. A mandatory sidekick for your next PNW outdoor... (read more)

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Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World's Most Feared Mountain
Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World's Most Feared Mountain
by Jennifer Jordan
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K2, arguably the most dangerous mountain on Earth — between 1954 and 2003, fewer than 200 climbers had reached its summit, only 5 of whom were women. Jennifer Jordan, K2 expert, compassionately tells the stories of the unique women who made it to the... (read more)

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100 Classic Hikes in Oregon: Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, Cascades, Eastern Oregon, Wallowas
100 Classic Hikes in Oregon: Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, Cascades, Eastern Oregon, Wallowas
by Douglas Lorain
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This absolutely gorgeous book won a National Outdoor Book Award, and while it's a torture to read in the rainy season, it's almost indispensable in the summer. It is one of the few books with good information on hiking the Wallowas, and the hike... (read more)

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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
Staff Pick
My to-read list is long as it is, so I usually put off reading bestsellers until (a) the hype dies down and used copies start to become available or (b) someone chastises me for not having read something that came out forever ago. And so it was that 10... (read more)

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Portland Hikes 3RD Edition Day Hikes in Oregon
Portland Hikes 3RD Edition Day Hikes in Oregon
by Art Bernstein
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When friends tell me to pick a book for them to read that I really like, this is the one I give most often. Brilliant, wacko, kooky, sharp short stories from one of my favorite writers.... (read more)

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The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing
The Breathless Zoo: Taxidermy and the Cultures of Longing
by Rachel Poliquin
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