Mountaineers Books

06/24/2026

Alaska Literary Field Guide has been chosen by Alaska Center for the Book to be one of two books representing Alaska in the 2026 National Book Festival!

“Our goal was to offer a taste of Alaska and its poets and artists, with hope that readers will be inspired to learn more about all of them and to consider how everything in our world connects to everything else.” - Nancy Lord, co-editor of Alaska Literary Field Guide

https://www.adn.com/arts/books/2026/06/20/2-alaska-books-selected-for-2026-national-book-festival/

06/24/2026

We're so proud to announce that three of our titles and one of our series are 2026 Independent Publisher Book Award medalists!

Gold in Regional Southeast Nonfiction Category: Spare These Stones by Andrew Kornylak

Gold in Best Nonfiction Series Category: Campfire Stories Tales & Travel Companions edited by Dave and Ilyssa Kyu

Gold in Regional West-Pacific Category: Crisis on Mount Hood by Christopher Van Tilburg

Silver in Photography Category: All Humans Outside by Tommy Corey

06/22/2026

Win an advance copy of 'Among the Birds'!

Dive into the enchanting world of birds with Lyanda Lynn Haupt’s new book, 'Among the Birds,' featuring gorgeous illustrations by Justin Gibbens.

Enter by Thursday, 6/25 for a chance to win:
https://mailchi.mp/0d3406cfe839/amongthebirds

06/04/2026

We're proud to announce that five of our titles are 2025 Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award winners!

All Humans Outside by Tommy Corey: GOLD in Multicultural
Wild in Seattle by David B. Williams: GOLD in Regional
Spare these Stones by Andrew Kornylak: SILVER in Regional
Woodpecker by Paul Bannick Photography: SILVER in Nature
Crisis on Mount Hood by Christopher Van Tilburg: SILVER in Adventure, Sports

06/03/2026

Local naturalist and author Jennifer Hahn (Pacific Harvest) explores the surprising power of the common dandelion and a few ways to eat this tasty w**d:

Did you know dandelions are one of the most nutritious and versatil...

06/02/2026

Hear "A Fabulous Thru-Hike" author Derick Lugo tell stories and talk about thru-hiking on The Dirtbag Diaries podcast:

Derick Lugo’s first hike was the Appalachian Trail. By the time he finished six months later, he was transformed. As Mr. Fabulous, Derick has inspired audiences all over the country to get outdoors and put one foot in front of the other.

05/29/2026

In Seattle? Visit the Seward Park Audubon to view relief prints, watercolors, and paintings by artist & author Molly Hashimoto through June 30th!

This is a drop-in exhibit that will run April 3 - June 30. Registration is not required Molly Hashimoto’s art is an appreciation of the great beauty of the western United States, its magnificent...

05/28/2026

Calling all rockhounds and pebble puppies!

Get a FREE 'I'd Rather Be Rockhounding' tote bag when you purchase "A Rockhound’s Guide to Oregon & Washington" by Alison Jean Cole! Valid only on books purchased on
https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/a-rockhound2019s-guide-to-oregon-washington
through Thursday, June 4th, while supplies last. No code necessary.

05/08/2026