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Here are some suggestions for reading on the trail, in preparation for the trail or just some good old armchair trekking!

The Man Who Walked Through Time: The Story of the First Trip Afoot Through the Grand Canyon
Colin Fletcher has become what he wrote.  He is widely known as "The Man Who Walked Through Time."  Fletcher is one of the worlds most legendary backpackers.  This is one of the early works in the field of contemporary trekking and backpacking.  Get into Fletchers mind as he solo  hikes the length of the Grand Canyon and get fired up for a trek anywhere.  Now updated with Photos!
The Snow Leopard (Penguin Nature Classics)Get in the mood for your Himalayan journey with Peter Matthiessen’s classic account of his expedition to the remote Dolpo region of Nepal.  Beautifully written and inspiring - You will soon be looking for Tukten in the eyes of all your local guides and porters.
          
 
Lonely Planet Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, Eighth Edition
Headed to Nepal?  Don’t forget the most widely used guide for planning and executing your trek.  The Lonely Planet Guide to trekking in the Nepal Himalaya.
   
Beyond the Last Village: A Journey Of Discovery In Asia's Forbidden Wilderness
Going Remote?  Read about a journey to the frontier of untamed Burma.  Alan Rabinowitz wrangles his was into Northern Burma opening up new tribes and new species to intrepid trekkers.
          
 
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
If you are headed to Everest Base Camp you must read Into Thin Air by John Krakauer.  Even if you are not going you still  must read this classic mountaineering adventure.  A real page turner!
   
Shopping for Buddhas
A great tale of one man’s the search for the perfect Buddha statue in Kathmandu!
          
 
National Geographic Adventure Map Everest Base Camp
Get the right maps:  National Geographic Trails Illustrated gets the job done in the Everest Region:
   

Trekking in the Everest Region
Trekking in the Everest Region.  Go in depth in Solu Khumbu.  Jamie McGuiness is the Master.