Wilderness Press
American publisher of maps and guidebooks
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Wilderness Press is a publisher of outdoor guidebooks and maps that was founded in Berkeley, California in 1967.[1][2] Its first publication was Sierra North (1967/2005).[3] Reissued in 2005, this is considered the authoritative guidebook for hikers and backpackers in the Northern Sierra Nevada.
| Parent company | Keen Communications |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Founder | Thomas Winnett |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Distribution | Publishers Group West |
| Publication types | Books, Maps |
| Official website | www |
Since the debut of Sierra North in 1967, Wilderness Press has become well known for its outdoor titles, guidebooks, and maps.[4] It has been owned by Keen Communications since 2008, and headquarters have moved to Birmingham, Alabama.
