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Backpacking Nevada

Author : Mike White

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 248 pages

File Size : 12,57 MB

Release : 2010-05-10

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0899975925

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Backpacking Nevada, the ultimate guide to backpacking trips in Nevada's basin and range, has 23 trips ranging from two days to two weeks. From the East Humboldt Wilderness to the Ruby Mountains and the Toiyabe Range, this guide describes the finest backpacking adventures in Nevada. Few people are aware of the vast expanse of natural beauty that lies outside the dizzying atmosphere of Nevada's Las Vegas and Reno metro areas. Venture outside the strip however, and discover untrammeled wilderness in the most mountainous state in the continental US. Explore the forests of the Carson Range, traverse the granite peaks and cascading creeks of the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness, or watch elk and antelope in the remote Jarbridge Mountains.



50 Classic Hikes In Nevada

Author : Mike White

Publisher : University of Nevada Press

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 38,81 MB

Release : 2006-04-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0874176670

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Nevada boasts some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes in North America and is rich in trails that embrace the state’s scenic, geologic, and historic resources. Mike White, renowned outdoors writer and instructor, now offers a guide to fifty of the best Nevada hikes, ranging across the entire state from the Mojave Desert to the Sierra Nevada, from sagebrush basins to the alpine heights of the Ruby Mountains. Here are hikes for every taste and level of fitness, including outings suitable for families with small children and full-scale assaults on challenging peaks. Each hike is described in terms of its route and special features, and includes a map and elevation profile. The book also offers information about the geology, wildlife, plants, history, and weather features of Nevada, as well as helpful directions to ensure safe and comfortable travel in Nevada’s rugged and isolated backcountry. This is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking enjoyable adventures in some of the country’s most spectacular natural regions.



Nevada Wilderness Areas and Great Basin National Park

Author : Michael C. White

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,31 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Backpacking

ISBN : 9780899971940

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A guide to the state's wilderness areas and national park, featuring chapters on individual wilderness areas and specific trail and trip descriptions and detailed directions. Includes bandw photos, plus maps of regions and topo maps. Topo maps are dim and hard to read. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR



Sierra South

Author : Kathy Morey

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 337 pages

File Size : 14,37 MB

Release : 2006-06-06

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0899975259

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This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.



Hiking Nevada

Author : Bruce Grubbs

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 33,94 MB

Release : 2017-10-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1493027794

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Book Description

Comprehensive guide to hikes of varying difficulty levels and lengths in Nevada.



Backpacking California

Author : Wilderness Press

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 504 pages

File Size : 34,32 MB

Release : 2010-05-10

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0899975143

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Backpacking California is a collection of more than 70 of the most intriguing backpacking adventures in Wilderness Press's home territory of California. With contributions from more than a dozen Wilderness Press authors, the book describes routes ranging from one night to one week. Backpacking novices as well as "old hand" California hikers will find expert-crafted trips in the Coast Ranges, the Sierra, the Cascades, and the Warner Mountains. Expanded coverage includes trips in Big Sur, Anza-Borrego, Death Valley, and the White Mountains. Several trips have been described in print nowhere else. Each trip includes a trail map and essential logistical information for trip planning.



100 Classic Hikes in Northern California

Author : John Soares

Publisher : The Mountaineers Books

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 30,22 MB

Release : 2008-04-02

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1594852480

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Book Description

CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from 100 Classic Hikes in Northern California * Full-color photos, trail maps, and elevation trail profiles * Northern California hikes for all ages and hiking abilities * All facts, access, and route information is up-to-date and accurate This third edition brings the Soares' brothers classic guidebook to the 100 best of Northern California's hikes thoroughly up to date and adds elevation profiles for most of the 100 hikes. New color photos have been added and all facts, trail, and map details have been reviewed by rangers and trail supervisors. Appendices now include web contact information. A handy trails-at-a-glance chart indicates distance, level of difficulty, and seasonal considerations.



100 Classic Hikes: Northern California

Author : John Soares

Publisher : Mountaineers Books

Page : 415 pages

File Size : 37,73 MB

Release : 2018-05-29

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1680510576

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Book Description

Completely revised and updated Every trail rehiked, with 13 new hikes and 80 new photos GPS driving directions to every trailhead No one knows this premier hiking region better than author John Soares, who now offers his fourth and fully updated edition of 100 Classic Hikes: Northern California. And while he’s still in love with many of the old trails, some of them have become unsafe or less accessible. The good news is that this gave him the chance to fall for some new trails, which are happily now included in this new edition. The old-growth forests and multiple mountain ranges of Northern California beckon the 10 million urban inhabitants of the Bay Area—who need outdoor experiences BADLY! This new edition not only gets them to the best of nature not far from their door, but looks tremendous on an urban coffee table, too. New hikes in this edition include: 2 in the Bay Area, including the Coastal Trail in San Francisco 5 in the Redwoods and along the coast north of the Bay Area 4 in the Sierra Nevada, including two summits: Ellis Peak and Sierra Buttes 2 in the Russian Wilderness in the Klamath Mountains



Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe

Author : Jordan Summers

Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 11,44 MB

Release : 2016-06-20

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1634040333

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Covering the region surrounding the 22-mile-long lake, author Jordan Summers guides hikers along 40 of the region's best trails--all located within 25 miles of Lake Tahoe's shoreline. Trekkers can easily find the perfect hike with the complete trail descriptions for 27 day hikes and 13 overnight destinations. An accurate map, directions to the trailhead with coordinates for GPS use, and an elevation profile of each trail prepare hikers with the full picture of the route ahead. Generally intended for outdoors people of all ages and abilities, Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe describes great hikes from the Desolation, Mt. Rose, Granite Chief, and Mokelumne Wilderness areas, as well as along sections of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail.



Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada

Author : Mike White

Publisher : University of Nevada Press

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 11,3 MB

Release : 2015-04-27

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0874179726

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The American West is home to some of the best backpacking trips in the world, and within California and Nevada are several outstanding destination trails. Hikers from all over the country, and around the world, travel to this area every season to undertake some of these classic trips of a lifetime and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada was written to help the accomplished hiker through the entire process of planning a multiday excursion. The book covers all aspects of the trip, from traveling to the area to successfully fulfilling the dream of backpacking in one of the most beautiful regions in the West. The guide includes thirteen detailed trail descriptions, along with information on additional resources, governing agencies, and permits and fees. It also provides listings of the nearest airports, outdoor retailers, campgrounds, transportation, and amenities and attractions. Accompanying the specific information on each trip are captivating historical vignettes and entertaining personal essays, enhancing the reader’s understanding of the area. Whether journeying from near or far, Best Backpacking Trips of California and Nevada is the most complete resource for turning a dream trip into reality.