Hobson gives readers the insight of a pro who knows every slope from base to summit. He tells which ones are the best and why, all about the lodges, the restaurants, and the hottest spots to see and be seen apres ski. Also included are maps and information on cross-country skiing and other winter sports available in each area.

Smith Rock Select is a color guidebook to the sweetest pitches at Smith Rock. Written by former Bend resident and current new editor at Climbing Magazine Jonathan Thesenga, it features over 100 color photographs and detailed, up-to-date descriptions of more than 280 routes. All the popular areas are covered (Aggro Gully, Cocaine Gully, Morning Glory, Fourth Horseman, Dihedrals, Christian Brothers, Phoenix Buttress, Mesa Verde, Monkey Face, Northern Point, and The Lower Gorge). Ben Moon provided the climbing-action shots, so theres lots of eye-candy to get you amped for your next trip to Smith.

This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”

Insiders' Guide to Denver is the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals alike to this storied Colorado city. Written by a local, and true insider, Insiders' Guide to Denver offers a personal and practical perspective of Denver and its surrounding environs that makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents looking to rediscover their hometown.