Mountaineers Books

Mountaineers Books
Mountaineers Books is not a typical commercial publisher; it is the independent, non-profit publishing division of The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based organization with over a century of leadership in outdoor education and conservation.
Specialization and Focus
The publishing house specializes in books and resources focused on outdoor activities, wilderness recreation, environmental conservation, and sustainable living. Their mission is to “lead readers to the lessons and pleasures of the great outdoors”.
Their extensive catalog (more than 700 titles in print) covers a wide range of subjects:
Guidebooks: Detailed guides for hiking, trail running, backpacking, and paddling sports in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Instructional Texts: Bestselling manuals on skills such as climbing, camping, navigation, and wilderness first aid. Their flagship text is Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills.
Adventure Narratives and Biographies: Nonfiction stories of exploration, bravery, and the history of mountaineering.
Natural History and Conservation: Titles that advocate for public lands and raise awareness about environmental issues, often published under their conservation imprint, Braided River.
Lifestyle Books: Practical guides under their Skipstone imprint, covering topics like sustainable gardening, urban farming, and outdoor cooking.
Mission and Impact
Every book published by Mountaineers Books supports the parent organization’s core mission to “enrich the community by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters”. They are recognized as a consistent and influential voice in outdoor and conservation literature, helping to shape contemporary mountain culture and encouraging environmental stewardship.