Author: Shane Shepherd
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898867657
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
* 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.
50 Hikes in Alaska's Chugach State Park
Author: Shane Shepherd
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898867657
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
* 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.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898867657
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
* 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.
50 Hikes in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula (2nd Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Author: Taz Tally
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581575181
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
A hiking guide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways Alaska is vast, wild, and stunningly beautiful—and notoriously difficult to get around. The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The Kenai offers coastal, forest, subalpine, tundra, and even glacial hiking opportunities accessible to most. The hikes in this book range from an easy half-mile walk through a boggy lowland meadow to more challenging multi-day hikes through mountainous terrain. As with all of the 50 Hikes series, this volume provides the kind of narrative descriptions that allow you to choose which hikes to actually take and equips you with critically acclaimed maps that help you navigate to and from where you are hiking.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581575181
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
A hiking guide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways Alaska is vast, wild, and stunningly beautiful—and notoriously difficult to get around. The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The Kenai offers coastal, forest, subalpine, tundra, and even glacial hiking opportunities accessible to most. The hikes in this book range from an easy half-mile walk through a boggy lowland meadow to more challenging multi-day hikes through mountainous terrain. As with all of the 50 Hikes series, this volume provides the kind of narrative descriptions that allow you to choose which hikes to actually take and equips you with critically acclaimed maps that help you navigate to and from where you are hiking.
Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Author: Dave Atcheson
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9780881505504
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The ultimate guidebook to fishing one of the world's most beautiful backcountry spots. Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is not merely a reference guide. It showcases the uniqueness of Alaska while emphasizing the universal passions that make the sport of fishing so compelling. With stories and anecdotes to complement the detailed specifics on stream access, timing, tactics, and equipment, this fascinating book will appeal not only to those planning a visit but to all those who have a love of fishing and only dream of going. Atcheson provides information on both fly fishing and conventional spin casting in both fresh and salt water. He covers every style of fishingfrom jigging for giant halibut off the coast, to float tubing for grayling and monster rainbow trout on quiet mountain lakes, to pursuing all the species of salmon that run up the streams of the Kenai Peninsula to spawn. He supplies detailed information on the well known "combat zones" that are so renowned for their large salmon and trout that anglers line up shoulder to shoulder in their pursuit. In addition, there's hard-to-find information on those out-of-the-way, beautiful stretches of water where one can still enjoy the beauty and the blessed solitude of the Alaskan wilderness. 30 black and white photographs, 5 illustrations, 10 maps, index. The only book dedicated to fishing this regionone of the fishing world's most fantasized-about venues. Detailed information on stream access that allows an angler to fish Alaska without spending thousands of dollars on lodging and guided fishing. Specific information on the timing of the different runs of salmon and trout in each body of water.
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9780881505504
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The ultimate guidebook to fishing one of the world's most beautiful backcountry spots. Fishing Alaska's Kenai Peninsula is not merely a reference guide. It showcases the uniqueness of Alaska while emphasizing the universal passions that make the sport of fishing so compelling. With stories and anecdotes to complement the detailed specifics on stream access, timing, tactics, and equipment, this fascinating book will appeal not only to those planning a visit but to all those who have a love of fishing and only dream of going. Atcheson provides information on both fly fishing and conventional spin casting in both fresh and salt water. He covers every style of fishingfrom jigging for giant halibut off the coast, to float tubing for grayling and monster rainbow trout on quiet mountain lakes, to pursuing all the species of salmon that run up the streams of the Kenai Peninsula to spawn. He supplies detailed information on the well known "combat zones" that are so renowned for their large salmon and trout that anglers line up shoulder to shoulder in their pursuit. In addition, there's hard-to-find information on those out-of-the-way, beautiful stretches of water where one can still enjoy the beauty and the blessed solitude of the Alaskan wilderness. 30 black and white photographs, 5 illustrations, 10 maps, index. The only book dedicated to fishing this regionone of the fishing world's most fantasized-about venues. Detailed information on stream access that allows an angler to fish Alaska without spending thousands of dollars on lodging and guided fishing. Specific information on the timing of the different runs of salmon and trout in each body of water.
Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska
Author: Lisa Maloney
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510673
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
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
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510673
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
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
50 Hikes in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula
Author: Taz Tally
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9780881507553
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A50 Hikesguide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways. The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is unarguably the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The50 Hikesseries, with its strength in providing the kind of narrative descriptions that allow you to choose which hikes to actually take and the critically acclaimed maps that make sure you make it back from where you were hiking, will provide any walker or hiker with the right tools for visiting one of the most beautiful regions on the planet. 51 maps, 50 black & white photographs, index.
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9780881507553
Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A50 Hikesguide to one of Alaska's most stunning outdoor getaways. The Kenai Peninsula, with its proximity to Anchorage, is unarguably the gateway to the great outdoors of Alaska for vast numbers of visitors and locals alike. The50 Hikesseries, with its strength in providing the kind of narrative descriptions that allow you to choose which hikes to actually take and the critically acclaimed maps that make sure you make it back from where you were hiking, will provide any walker or hiker with the right tools for visiting one of the most beautiful regions on the planet. 51 maps, 50 black & white photographs, index.
Hiking Alaska
Author: Dean Littlepage
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781560445517
Category : Alaska
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Falcon Guides
ISBN: 9781560445517
Category : Alaska
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska
Author: Helen Nienhueser
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898861068
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 9780898861068
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Author: Greg Fensterman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461746353
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461746353
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
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.
Alaska River Guide
Author: Karen Jettmar
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897327977
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897327977
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.
Hiking Alaska
Author: Mollie Foster
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493025600
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493025600
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
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.