Discover the White Mountains, 2nd Edition
By Jerry and Marcy Monkman
Paperback • $18.95
288 pp • 6x9 • 978-1-934028-22-3 Includes: Photos and Locator Maps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2009
Appalachian Mountain Club Books is pleased to announce the release of Discover the White Mountains, 2nd Edition. The new edition in the popular AMC Discover series, Discover the White Mountains, 2nd Edition is the ultimate guide to hiking, biking, and paddling in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
This revised guide includes 50 of the best multi-sport trips for all abilities – highlighting everything from short walks to more challenging day-long adventures. Included are trips along the Appalachian Trail and up to the summit of Mount Washington, along with other outdoor excursions such as biking along the Franconia Notch Bike Path and paddling on Chocurua Lake. Nature and History essays, photographs, tips on where to go for bird and wildlife watching, and accessible trip descriptions and directions, provide a wealth of useful information and context for the outdoor traveler.
Each trip includes a map, distance, estimated time, and difficulty rating – making planning easy, no matter what the activity. Ideal for seasoned adventurers or first-time explorers alike, Discover the White Mountains, 2nd Edition is a must-have resource for a trip to the Whites.
Special Features
- Convenient “At-a-Glance Trip Planner” for quick and easy reference
- Tips on where to go for bird and wildlife watching
- Nature and History essays
- Detailed trip descriptions with time, distance, and difficulty ratings
- Safety and gear tips
“An excellent, user-friendly guide to the outdoor pleasures of the White Mountains. Newcomers and old hands alike will enjoy the diverse selection of hiking, biking, and paddling trips. Highly recommended! – Steve Smith, Co-editor, White Mountain Guide
About the Authors
Native to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jerry and Marcy Monkman photograph wild places in North America for their business, EcoPhotography. They are the authors of Discover Acadia National Park and Discover Southern New Hampshire.
Ordering Information
AMC Books are available wherever books are sold, and are distributed by The Globe Pequot Press, Inc., Guilford, CT 06437. Booksellers please call 888-249-7586. The general public may order directly from the AMC or by calling 800-262-4455.
Upcoming Author Event
Join Jerry and Marcy Monkman at the White Mountain Cafe in Gorham, New Hampshire on May 9th for a book signing party, featuring a 20% discount on the Monkmans' photography.
Event Details: Discover the White Mountains, 2nd Edition Book Signing Party Saturday, May 9 6pm White Mountain Cafe Gorham, NH 603-466-2511 Visit the White Mountain Cafe website to learn more>> About the AMC
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest conservation and recreation organization in the nation. With 90,000 members in the Northeast and beyond, the nonprofit AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC supports natural resource conservation wile encouraging responsible recreation, based on the philosophy that successful, long-term conservation depends upon first-hand enjoyment of the natural environment.
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