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55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska
Contributor(s): Nienhueser, Helen (Author), Wolfe, John, Jr. (Author)

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ISBN: 0898867916     ISBN-13: 9780898867916
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
OUR PRICE: $16.11  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: May 2002
* Out of Print *

Annotation: An indispensable resource for hiking, skiing, paddling, and climbing the backcountry of Southcentral AlaskaAll trips completely updated with seven new, comprehensive trips, and 18 new side trips70,000 copies of previous editions sold! The most current information on newly available maps and new trip summary tables for easy trip planningFrom woodland and tundra hikes to float trips and winter excursions, there are actually over 135 ways to discover the Southcentral Alaska in this book. Completely revised, it includes seven new trips, such as the Kesugi Ridge, a four-day high country trek in Denali State Park. Also included is information on the recently refurbished Valdez Historic Trail, and on Shoup Bay, a new trail in Prince William Sound that combines an easy beach walk with a glacier and iceberg studded final destination.Two convenient trip summary tables provide easy trip comparisons by location, length, level of difficulty, season to go, and suitability for children. The book also provides maps and helpful information on such things as finding public transportation to some of these amazing destinations.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Walking
- Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa)
Dewey: 796.510
LCCN: 2001006846
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.5" W x 8.24" L (0.76 lbs) 253 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Pacific Northwest
- Geographic Orientation - Alaska
- Cultural Region - Western U.S.
Features: Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Recycled Paper, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:

* The 'what to do' guidebook for Southcentral Alaska
* Summer trails and winter hikes are among the more than 135 outdoor activities included
* Find day hikes, as well as multi-day trips in this varied guidebook

From woodland and tundra hikes to float trips and winter excursions, there are actually over 135 ways to discover the Southcentral Alaska in this book. Iincluded is information on the Valdez Historic Trail, and on Shoup Bay, a new trail in Prince William Sound that combines an easy beach walk with a glacier and iceberg studded final destination.

Two convenient trip summary tables provide easy trip comparisons by location, length, level of difficulty, season to go, and suitability for children. The guidebook also provides maps and helpful information on such things as finding public transportation to some of these amazing Southcentral Alaska destinations.


MAP CORRECTION: In the fifth printing (2008) of the sixth edition of this book, there is an incorrect map on page 182. Click here to download the correct map. The error was corrected in the sixth printing (2010).


Contributor Bio(s): Wolfe, John, Jr.: - JOHN WOLFE, JR. has guided on Denali and is an environmental planner in Anchorage. He volunteers with the nonprofit Alaska Mountain and Wilderness Huts Association.Wolfe, John: - JOHN WOLFE, JR. has guided on Denali and is an environmental planner in Anchorage. He volunteers with the nonprofit Alaska Mountain and Wilderness Huts Association.
 
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