Thomas Winnett, founder of Wilderness Press, died last Thursday, April 14. He was 89.
Winnett began the press in 1967 with the publication of Sierra North, which was the first trail guide of its kind for the Sierra backcountry. During the next 35 years, Wilderness expanded to include titles for much of the U.S., Canada and Baja California.
In 2008 Winnett and his daughter Caroline sold Wilderness Press to Keen Communications. The press has more than 150 backlist titles and publishes about two dozen new titles a year.
Keen president Richard Hunt said, "Tom's spirit of adventure, coupled with his guardianship for parks and protected lands, also made him a noted figure in environmental protection issues."
A memorial service will be held May 15 in Berkeley, Calif.