The Wild Lines of Jeremy Collins 2019 Wall Calendar, Campfire Stories, It Happened Like This, and the Fully-revised Gym Climbing, 2nd Edition are the First of A Strong Field of Releases Aimed at Outdoor Enthusiasts this Fall
SEATTLE, WA—(July 25, 2018) –Mountaineers Books, the Seattle-based nonprofit, independent book publisher, announces the availability of the first of its Fall 2018 outdoor-oriented titles including The Wild Lines of Jeremy Collins 2019 Wall Calendar featuring the distinctive artwork of climbing artist Jeremy Collins, Campfire Stories: Tales from America’s National Parks by Dave Kyu and Illyssa Kyu, the adventure narrative It Happened Like This: A Life in Alaska by Adrienne Lindholm, a National Park Service wilderness stewardship coordinator; and the fully–revised Gym Climbing: Improve Technique, Movement and Performance, 2nd Edition by climbing instructor and coach Matt Burbach.
“We’re thrilled to kick-off our Fall season with the availability of this diverse range of exceptional titles—each designed to capture the imagination and inspire the outdoor community,” notes Mountaineers Books Publisher Helen Cherullo. “These books are representative of how our dedicated team of editors works closely with talented authors, photographers, and artists to develop books that are about sharing authentic perspectives and a passion for the outdoors. By delivering high-quality where-to and how-to guides, titles on conservation and sustainability, as well as exploration and adventure narratives, it’s our mission is to reveal the pleasures and rewards of being active in the outdoors and appreciating nature.”
The Wild Lines of Jeremy Collins 2019 Wall Calendar
Climbing artist and the author of the popular book Drawn: The Art of Ascent Jeremy Collins’ The Wild Lines of Jeremy Collins 2019 Wall Calendar is a package of twelve original, hand-drawn, full-color works that range from scenic paintings to detailed journal sketches, all depicting the adventures, wildlife, public lands, and wilderness destinations he experienced over the previous season. The limited edition 2018 calendar by this popular outdoor artist sold out in less than two months. While standard national holidays appear in every month, the calendar also includes dates relevant to the outdoor, conservation, and adventure communities—from the birthdays of John Muir and Yvon Chouinard to notices of National Wetlands Day and International Polar Bear Day to helpful reminders to get out for a pre-Christmas hike or a solstice camping trip.
Each month includes a mini-essay by Jeremy about his artwork or notable dates in environmental history, as well as “Action Prompts” to encourage community engagement. The calendar’s drawings are suitable for framing and printed on thick, uncoated, FSC-certified paper.
As an illustrator, storyteller, film director, and exploratory rock climber, Jeremy Collins maintains a vast repertoire of skills. His illustrative art is frequently featured in Rock and Ice, Alpinist magazine, numerous books, and on a variety of outdoor-adventure products. He is an accomplished climber, having pioneered more than 300 new routes in the U.S. His book Drawn published by Mountaineers Books won a Banff Book Award in 2015. Follow his adventures on Instagram at @jer.collins and online at jercollins.com.
Campfire Stories: Tales from America’s National Parks
Our national parks often serve as an introduction to the outdoors and inspire an appreciation for nature. Similarly, stories and storytelling can serve as an introduction to other places and foster an emotional connection to nature. Featuring a foreword by Carolyn Finney, Campfire Stories brings together tales about our national parks, some by well-known writers such as John Muir, Bill Bryson, and Terry Tempest Williams, while others are from pioneer diaries or have been passed down through generations of indigenous peoples.
The book includes stories from six iconic national parks: Acadia National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Zion National Park, Rocky Mountains National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Yosemite National Park.
Co-editors Dave and Ilyssa Kyu spent six months traveling and researching the stories in this collection. They gathered the best materials from public libraries, historical societies, arts and cultural organizations, museums, research centers, and national park archives. The result is a diverse collection of entertaining and engaging writings that reflect each park’s essence and feature larger-than-life heroes, park-specific legends and histories, animal tales, and much more.
It Happened Like This: A Life in Alaska
It Happened Like This is, on the surface, a memoir about what it means to live and love in one of the wildest places on the planet. In an authentic and honest voice, writer Adrienne Lindholm recounts her move to Alaska as a young woman eager to begin her career in environmental and wildlife studies. She finds herself initially out of her depth among her peers, many of whom are also “Outsiders,” new to the state, but who seem more experienced, more confident.
Eventually she finds her way, immersing herself in the rigors of wilderness adventures and building a community of outdoorsy friends to sustain her. Soon she falls in love with JT and gradually, at times painfully, they build a life together and decide to start a family amidst the wild. With It Happened Like This, readers take an intimate, gently humorous, and occasionally adrenalin-spiked journey into adulthood, and into the depth and comfort of wilderness.
Adrienne Lindholm lives in Eagle River, Alaska, where she oversees the Wilderness Stewardship Program for the national parks in Alaska. Since 2000 she has worked for the National Park Service as a backcountry ranger, park planner, compliance officer, and natural resource manager. She is also a mother, speaker, and writer. In addition to a memoir about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, she’s the author of several backpacking guidebooks, and her essays and articles have appeared in a variety of magazines and literary journals. She is inspired by wild unhindered places, the flash of wonder in her daughter’s eyes, and passionate friends and strangers who work to create a more compassionate and just world. For more information about Adrienne and her work visit adriennelindholm.com.
Gym Climbing: Improve Technique, Movement and Performance, 2nd Edition
Designed for a range of climbers including the novice visiting a climbing gym for the first time or the more advanced climber looking to master the art of leading, Gym Climbing provides comprehensive coverage on movement, skills, and a range of techniques. In this fully revised second edition, climbing instructor and coach Matt Burbach provides step-by-step instruction on the basics—from choosing the right shoes and securing a harness to sequencing moves and practicing effective training exercises.
This leading-edge guide covers the essentials—method, safety, competence, and culture—to excel in indoor roped climbing and bouldering. Topics include:
- Choosing a gym
- Getting started
- Selecting essential equipment that is safe, light, and comfortable
- Positioning the body and shifting weight
- Falling safely while bouldering
- Belaying a climber on top-rope
- Lead climbing and belaying a leader
- Developing a training program, including specific exercises to boost strength and technique
Full-color photos throughout, detailed and clear instruction, and the latest sport developments make Gym Climbing a valuable resource.
Matt Burbach has been a climbing instructor, climbing gym owner, and coach for more than two decades. He has a BS in exercise science and kinesiology and was the founding editor of Urban Climber magazine. Matt continues to share his passion for climbing by working with major outdoor and climbing industry brands.
Note: Gym Climbing is pre-orderable today and will be available on September 1, 2018 at retailers everywhere.
About Mountaineers Books
An independent, nonprofit publisher based in Seattle, Washington, Mountaineers Books has crafted award-winning books on outdoor recreation, travel, and adventure since 1960 with the publication of Freedom of the Hills, now in its 9th edition. Including imprints Skipstone and Braided River, Mountaineers Books has nearly 700 books in print and/or e-book. Learn more at www.mountaineersbooks.org.