BOOKS
Hike Strong:
The Complete Guide to Building Strength, Endurance, and Confidence for Hiking and Backpacking
$16.95
Hiking and backpacking are unique “sports” which require a unique blend of strength, conditioning, and athleticism unlike most recreational physical endeavors.
Get stronger for your next mountain adventure.
People need strength to climb steep ascents, conditioning to endure long mile days, and athleticism to handle their own body on rugged terrain. Now add on the harsh, rugged conditions of the mountains and it can be a recipe for struggle – but it doesn’t have to be.
Hike Strong: The Complete Guide to Building Trail Strength, Endurance, and Confidence for Hiking and Backpacking will help alleviate the “fitness anxiety” that some can experience when thinking about tackling the mountain they’ve always wanted to climb. Written by a licensed hiking guide and professional strength and conditioning coach, this book will be a transformative fitness guide designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want to confidently enjoy the trail. This guide will offer a practical, step-by-step approach to preparing Read More
available july 2026
Hiking the Lake Placid 9:
A Guide to the Adirondack Hiking Challenge
$18.95
The Lake Placid 9 Challenge is an excellent introduction to Adirondack hiking, offering a mix of accessible and moderately challenging peaks that provide stunning views and rewarding experiences.
The challenge is the perfect warm up to the 46 High Peaks with over 3,000 finishers to date. This guidebook is designed to be the definitive resource for completing the challenge successfully, equipping hikers with the practical knowledge they need to plan, train, and hike each peak efficiently and safely.
This guide provides a structured breakdown of each peak, including detailed trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, route strategies, safety considerations, and seasonal tips. This guide will ensure that readers—from beginners to experienced hikers—can approach the challenge with confidence and a clear plan. This is a great resource for Adirondack hikers, particularly those looking to sample more attainable hikes in the Adirondacks or those that are working towards the 46 High Peaks.
ADK 46 Guide Book
The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes:
The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks
The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the High Peaks by James Appleton
$22.95
Adirondack Campfire Stories:
Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line
The Adirondack Park is filled with a lore unlike anywhere else in the world. Maybe it’s the beauty that surrounds the Park thanks to the thousands of mountains, lakes, and rivers within.
Maybe it’s the history of woodsmen struggling to survive in a place that’s been aptly nicknamed, “dismal wilderness.” Hard to say, really. But everyone who visits this rugged, beautiful mountain country will agree; there is a mystery about the Adirondacks.
In this collection of spooky and supernatural stories set in the Adirondacks – and perfect to tell around a roaring campfire – author James Appleton taps into the lore of the Park from its well-trodden towns and trails to hidden places off the beaten path. Adapted from Appleton’s popular podcast, Adirondack Campfire Stories features spooky stories, both fiction and non-fiction, that take place in the mountains, on the trails, and at the lakes of real places here in the Park. Tapping into the folklore of this majestic region, Adirondack Campfire Stories will give readers haunting experiences under the stars for years to come.
$19.95

ebooks
eBook: From 1-to-46:
A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks
$14.99
All the information you need for a successful and safe Adirondack High Peaks adventure in one convenient eBook!
Hike the 46 High Peaks with Confidence!
Are you dreaming of becoming an Adirondack 46’er? This comprehensive eBook is the quintessential guide for anyone aspiring to summit the High Peaks. Whether you’re new to hiking or new to the Adirondacks, this guide gives you everything you need to know.