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Author : Dean Littlepage
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 1560445513
Offering 90 hikes, this guide is the perfect introduction to hiking the great state of Alaska, with millions of acres of wilderness waiting to be explored.
Author : Mollie Foster
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493025602
Fully updated and revised, this guide is the perfect introduction to hiking the great state of Alaska, with millions of acres of wilderness waiting to be explored. It features one hundred hikes in Alaska's national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, wilderness areas, and state parks. Also included are hikes for all ages and abilities as well as maps for each hike and full-color color photos.
Author : Caroline Van Hemert
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316414432
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel
Author : Shane Shepherd,Owen Wozniak
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898867657
* The first hiking guidebook devoted to Alaska's Chugach State Park* Includes great hikes for families as well as serious backpackers* Both authors are avid Alaska hikers and know these trails intimately Attracting over a million visitors each year, Alaska's Chugach State Park spans a half-million acres and eight distinct environments - all within easy reach of Anchorage. This is the most comprehensive trail guidebook to the region.50 Hikes in Alaska's Chugach State Park includes nearly all the hikeable trails and peaks in the park, from popular Flattop Mountain to rarely seen valleys. With a mix of hikes for all ages and abilities, you'll be able to find exactly what you're looking for, whether it's a two-mile week-night stroll or a multiday backpacking trip or scramble.For each hike you'll get detailed driving directions to the trailhead; complete information on elevation, hiking time, difficulty, distance, and terrain; and helpful maps and photos. Rounding out theguidebook is information on flora and fauna, history, and geology of Chugach State Park.
Author : Jim DuFresne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1995-01
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 0864422660
Travel guide
Author : Greg Fensterman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781461746355
The first book of its kind for the largest national park in the United States. Six times the size of Yellowstone National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias welcomes 40,000 visitors every year, and each of them will maximize the visit with this all-new guidebook. Detailed information is provided for navigating fifty of the best hiking routes through 13.2 million acres of Alaskan wilderness. The book is organized by type of trip: day hikes, frontcountry treks (starting from road-accessible trailheads), and remote backcountry treks (accessible via fly-in). There are detailed maps and black and white photographs as well as sidebars and narratives about river crossings, navigation, bear safety, wildlife, seasonal changes, and finding the routes.
Author : Lisa Maloney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680510665
Hikes within driving distance of Anchorage and its environs 100 day hikes, from iconic to beginner to lung-burner! Day Hiking: Southcentral Alaska features 100 day hikes in the populous region around the Greater Anchorage area. Starting with the immense and accessible Chugach State Park, the guide includes hikes north of the city to include the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass areas, and also trails near Eagle River, Palmer, and Wasilla. There are hikes along Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm, including near Girdwood, Portage Glacier, and Whittier, as well as all of the Kenai Peninsula--Chugach National Forest, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park, Soldotna, Homer, and more. "Hikes at a Glance" highlights features of each hike Difficulty rating, elevation gain, distance, and best season for each trail Detailed driving directions to trailheads Useful trail icons for dog-friendliness, glaciers, lakes, and more Convenient, compact, and packable size Full-color photos throughout
Author : Helen Nienhueser,Nancy Simmerman
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0898861063
Author : John Tyson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493066377
Fully updated and revised, Best Easy Day Hikes Anchorage includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty favorite, easy-to-follow hikes within a short drive of Anchorage. Choose from a host of spectacular trails in Chugach State Park, including the Flattop Mountain Trail, or inviting urban trails for after-work jaunts in downtown Anchorage, such as the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Look inside to find: • Half-hour strolls and full-day adventures • Hikes for everyone, including families • GPS-compatible trail maps
Author : Andrea Leydon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798745283208
This Southcentral Alaska 100 Hikes Logbook Journal for hiking enthusiasts is printed on high-quality interior stock and professionally bound with a premium matte cover. This book includes a checklist of 100 hikes around Southcentral Alaska that you can check off as you complete them! Each hike has its own prompts and information to help you document your adventure, a section for notes, and plenty of room to write or draw a picture. You can record the date, weather, location, elevation gain/loss, time, distance, conditions, difficulty level, wildlife sightings, and other trail features. With several additional prompts for journaling and plenty of space for notes, this conveniently sized guided journal is a hiker's notebook and makes a great hiking gift. FEATURES: A 6" x 9" travel size for your bag or pack Premium Matte Soft Cover A Bright White Interior Stock Perfect Binding 100 Southcentral Alaska Hikes Checklist 100 Hiking Pages With Prompts 205 pages (103 pages front and back) INCLUDES PROMPTS FOR: Date Weather Start/End Time Elevation Duration Distance Conditions Difficulty Level Wildlife Sightings Wildflowers Views Trail Type Trail Features Trail Rating Extra space for Notes & Journaling Extra space for Photos & Drawings
Author : Lisa Maloney
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781682682920
A hiker’s companion to the best treks within striking distance of Alaska’s largest city
Author : Melissa DeVaughn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780470228999
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World "A Tourist's Best Friend!" --Chicago Sun-Times "Indispensable" --The New York Times Four Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide: * Lodging and dining rated for quality and value * Great ideas for family travel * An insider's guide to the top outfitters for every activity * Complete planning information for escorted tours or travel on your own
Author : Jim DuFresne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Alaska
ISBN : 1864500387
Features trail descriptions for 37 treks across a variety of terrain - from shorter treks for the less experienced to five-day treks for more experienced trekkers. This guide includes information on national parks and preserves, national forests, state parks and national refuges.
Author : Erik Molvar,Elayne Sears
Publisher : Countryman Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0881503517
One of the last great wildernesses in the world and a backpacker's paradise, Alaska is also a land of extremes. Before you head out to this last frontier, there are some important things to know: how to prepare and plan for your trip, how to decide where to go, and how to safely make the most of the experience. The guide contains information on: map and compass skills; cross-country travel techniques; leave no trace camping practices; stream crossings; bear encounters; and tips on finding edible plants, locating salmon runs, and interpreting animal signs
Author : Melissa DeVaughn
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780897329071
The author has worked to answer all your questions about travel and recreation in a state so remote. This guide attempts to target your interests and save you time, money, and effort so that nothing is wasted during your trip. Because Alaska is so big and your options so varied, the guide is organized so you can zero in on the activity or activities that appeal to you most. Thirteen chapters focus solely on adventure travel, each devoted to a single activity. The five regional chapters that follow focus primarily on the basics in a given area of the state: getting around, shopping, lodging, dining, and entertainment. Once you've chosen the adventure of your dreams, you can go to the appropriate regional chapter to get the scoop on the best places in the vicinity to stay, eat, buy gear, rent a car, and learn about local culture and history. Outdoor travelers also are likely independent travelers. A multitude of companies offer exciting-sounding jaunts to scenic places all over the state, but many of these outfits work only with tour providers, such as cruise-ship operators, to obtain large numbers of clients per trip--thus excluding people who wish to travel on their own. In this guide, all our listings are available to independent travelers as well as those in tour groups. The objective is not to provide the most information about destinations or attractions, but, rather, the most useful information. The guide is opinionated, and for good reason. Any destination or outfitter listed here has made the cut by proving itself a wonderful place to visit or a reliable company with which to do business. If, for example, you want to learn more about sea kayaking in Alaska, you will not be supplied with every operation in the business--and believe us, there are many of them competing for your dollars. What you will get is a select assortment of those we consider best, and why. After all, isn't the point of a guidebook to help you make the most informed choices?