The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion Contributor(s): Berger, Karen (Joint Author), Smith, Daniel R. (Joint Author) |
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ISBN: 0881504319 ISBN-13: 9780881504316 Publisher: Countryman Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2000 Annotation: This narrative field guide offers information on unique plants, animals, history, and landscapes of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Photographs and illustrations with 20 maps. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - West - Pacific (ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa) - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
Dewey: 917.9 |
LCCN: 00031476 |
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.99" W x 8.95" L (0.97 lbs) 338 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2001 pg. 60 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For many people, the Pacific Crest is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras, and ends in the ancient forests of Washington's Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich the experiences of the journey. In addition, Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experience--together, they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCT&mdash: to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more. Color photographs and illustrations, 20 maps. |
Contributor Bio(s): Berger, Karen: - Karen Berger, author of the best-selling Hiking and Backpacking: A Trailside Guide, has hiked over 15,000 miles, including the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.Berger, Karen: - Karen Berger, author of the best-selling Hiking and Backpacking: A Trailside Guide, has hiked over 15,000 miles, including the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.Smith, Daniel R.: - Daniel R Smith is professor of history and political science at Iona College. |
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