With its first publication more than 50 years ago, Wilderness Press set the precedent for creating detailed guidebooks written by authors who have hiked every mile of trail. Today, Wilderness Press continues to publish and distribute some of the most highly respected outdoors books and maps in the industry.
In 1967, founder Thomas Winnett published the guidebook Sierra North, and then he celebrated with a high-altitude cocktail party. During his next 30 years as publisher, Winnett wrote numerous books on how to backpack and where to hike in the wild areas of the western United States. Over the years, Wilderness Press has expanded our boundaries to cover the majority of the country. We have also partnered with numerous nonprofit organizations to produce high-quality guidebooks and maps.
