Download or read book Highs and Lows on the John Muir Trail written by Inga Aksamit and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively account of a woman's trek on the John Muir Trail is a must-read for those who plan to hike the trail or armchair travelers who want to live the adventure vicariously. Written in journal style, the author's description of the majestic scenery, comradery of trail friends and challenges of the terrain are engaging and informative.
Download or read book John Muir Trail written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this Sierra classic has been completely updated, and meticulously describes the entire trail. The book includes GPS coordinates for every junction, has separate descriptions for northbound and southbound hikers, and shows elevations and distance.
Download or read book The Hungry Spork Trail Recipes written by Inga Aksamit and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for gourmet alternatives to packaged trail food? These "just-add-water" recipes put tasty, wholesome, nutritious meals in the hands of wilderness backpackers and other explorers. In this book, you'll find flavors from the world's major cuisines that can be adapted to your needs, whether you prefer whole foods with minimal additives or follow a special diet. Trail-tested by a dedicated group of backpackers, this collection of recipes relies on freeze-dried or home-dehydrated ingredients that can be rehydrated in warm water. Designed for the short- or long-distance adventurer, these recipes are ideal for those far from civilization, including backpackers, campers, hikers, paddlers or road-trippers. If you're looking for healthier gourmet options for quick and easy backcountry meals, you'll find an assortment of tasty, globally-inspired recipes that will make you look forward to mealtime as much as you look forward to adventuring.
Download or read book Almost Somewhere written by Suzanne Roberts and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award in Outdoor Literature It was 1993, Suzanne Roberts had just finished college, and when her friend suggested they hike California’s John Muir Trail, the adventure sounded like the perfect distraction from a difficult home life and thoughts about the future. But she never imagined that the twenty-eight-day hike would change her life. Part memoir, part nature writing, part travelogue, Almost Somewhere is Roberts’s account of that hike. John Muir wrote of the Sierra Nevada as a “vast range of light,” and that was exactly what Roberts was looking for. But traveling with two girlfriends, one experienced and unflappable and the other inexperienced and bulimic, she quickly discovered that she needed a new frame of reference. Her story of a month in the backcountry—confronting bears, snowy passes, broken equipment, injuries, and strange men—is as much about finding a woman’s way into outdoor experience as it is about the natural world Roberts so eloquently describes. Candid and funny, and finally, wise, Almost Somewhere not only tells the whimsical coming-of-age story of a young woman ill-prepared for a month in the mountains but also reflects a distinctly feminine view of nature. This new edition includes an afterword by the author looking back on the ways both she and the John Muir Trail have changed over the past thirty years, as well as book club and classroom discussion questions and photographs from the trip.
Download or read book Weathered written by Christy Teglo and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why are you hiking the John Muir Trail solo?""You've never backpacked before, how are you going to hike the entire John Muir Trail?"These were the two most common questions that Christy was asked by her coworkers in Corporate America. They were legitimate questions. Christy couldn't put into words the reason she needed to hike more than 220 miles in the California High Sierra Mountains, but her gut told her that she needed to. After spending six months preparing by hiking, reading books, and watching documentaries, Christy began hiking the world-famous trail on August 31, 2016, southbound. Throughout her journey, Christy encountered dry creek beds, making a wrong turn, a hail storm, freezing temperatures, trail friends, incredible views, and experiences that would change her life. Hiking over ten mountain passes gave Christy a lot of time to think about her nine-year marriage that was falling apart, gave her time to make new friends, and gave her the strength she needed off the trail. This is one woman's account of the three weeks she spent on the iconic trail.
Download or read book The Sierra High Route written by Steve Roper and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No ordinary guidebook, Sierra High Route leads you from point to point through a spectacular 195-mile timberline route in California's High Sierra. The route follows a general direction but no particular trail, thus causing little or no impact and allowing hikers to experience the beautiful sub-alpine region of the High Sierra in a unique way.
Download or read book Walk the Sky written by Mark Schlenz and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic Essay of the John Muir Trail in California's Sierra Nevada Range; history of the trail's construction.
Download or read book John Muir Trail South to North Edition written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete, digital-only guide for hikers and backpackers describes the 220-mile John Muir Trail, from south to north. Stretching 220 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal, California’s famed John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the most popular backpacking routes in the US. It passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country: massive granite peaks, dizzying waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and vibrant meadows filled with Sierra wildflowers. Plus, it offers the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world The John Muir Trail: South to North Edition contains the information you need for hiking or backpacking the route. The comprehensive guide describes the entire passage, with detailed directions as well as UTM coordinates for important junctions, lateral trails, campsites, food-storage boxes, and other points of interest. The book divides the trail into 13 sections, and each section includes an elevation profile and a table that lists elevation, distance from the previous point, and total mileage. Inside you’ll find Detailed description of the entire trail from an expert author Trail junction locations and distances between junctions Comprehensive table of campsites 17 topographic maps plus elevation profiles Side trips to 15 notable peaks Pre-trip planning information about food resupplies, gear, permits, and more Whether you’re hiking the entire JMT or just sections of it, you’ll find expert start-to-finish advice in the updated edition of this guidebook!
Download or read book John Muir Trail written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elizabeth Wenk's authoritative guide describes the 212-mile John Muir Trail, running from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney. John Muir Trail provides all the necessary planning information, including up-to-date details on wilderness and permit regulations, food resupplies, trailhead amenities, and travel from nearby cities. Useful essentials are updated GPS coordinates and maps for prominent campsites (along with an updated list of sites along the trail), trail junctions, bear boxes, and other points of interest. The trail descriptions also include natural and human history to provide a workout for both body and mind — a must-have for any Muir Trail enthusiast. Note that the text includes the southbound trail description, while the full guide with the northbound description is available as a separate ebook product.
Download or read book Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region written by Walter A. Starr (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Muir Trail Data Book written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get this condensed version of the guidebook John Muir Trail, featuring only the data sections—perfect for the pack-weight-conscious hiker or backpacker. Mileages, campsites, and resupply data, this light-weight and efficient data book strips away the author’s trail descriptions and natural history information and presents the essential data for the 220-mile John Muir Trail (JMT), from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney and onward to Whitney Portal. Whether you’re hiking the entire JMT or just sections of it, your first step begins with this guide by Sierra Nevada expert Elizabeth “Lizzy” Wenk. The cut-to-the-chase handbook splits the trail into 13 sections. Each section offers easy-to-read maps and tables of data, giving you the details you need to design your own trip in advance or as you explore the JMT. Inside you’ll find Trail junction locations and distances between junctions (for southbound and northbound routes) Comprehensive table of campsites Elevation profiles for each section Maps of Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, and Lone Pine 17 topographic maps plus panoramic photographs Pre-trip planning information about food resupplies, transportation, and permits This abbreviated version of John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America’s Most Famous Trail is designed to lighten your pack while providing everything you need to know along the way!
Download or read book The Getaway Guide to the John Muir Trail written by Guy Saperstein and published by RDR Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with panache and humor, Saperstein inspires hikers of all ages to tackle the grand and glorious route pioneered by the Sierra Club founder. The book offers practical advice for neophytes and experienced hikers alike, as well as first-class reading for armchair adventurers. This book is the first in a series of guides to great American trails.
Download or read book Walking Towards Thunder written by Brad Alan Lewis and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the five really exciting, cool, wild, important things to do on this planet, hiking the John Muir Trail is at the absolute top of the list. Give 'Walking Towards Thunder' a read and hopefully it'll light your adventure-fire and I'll see you on the trail next summer.
Download or read book Day Section Hikes John Muir Trail written by Kathleen Dodge Doherty and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declared as one of the top five hiking trails on the planet by National Geographic’s Adventure magazine, the John Muir Trail (JMT) runs a spectacular 211 miles from fabled Yosemite Valley to the foot of Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Along the way from Yosemite, the JMT takes in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks, the Inyo National Forest, and the Devils Postpile National Monument. The only way to experience this world-class trail is by foot, and this new edition of Day and Section Hikes: John Muir Trail, by Kathleen Dodge and Jordan Summers, is here to guide you the entire way, whether you're out for one of the day hikes, for a few days on a section hike, or tackling the entire trail. The section hiking chapter includes user-friendly information on coordinating transit, detailed altitude profiles, where to stay, how to prepare, and more; therefore, it appeals to a wider variety of readers than the current thru-hiking guides on the market. Each hike contains four key elements to help readers plan and enjoy the perfect trip: • GPS-based trail maps • GPS-based elevation profiles • directions to the trailhead • trail descriptions
Download or read book The John Muir Trail written by Alan Castle and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the world's most spectacular treks and is North America's best known mid-distance walking trail. It runs for 216 miles through the high Sierra Nevada mountains of California, from Yosemite Valley (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to the summit of Mount Whitney (14,496ft), the highest peak in the US outside Alaska. The route is described in 21 day stages. All you need to know to plan and prepare for your trip is contained within this guide, from obtaining trekking permits to buying trek food and forwarding food caches along the trail. Abundant advice is given on such topics as dealing with inquisitive bears, coping with altitude, negotiating river crossings, as well as tips on booking transport to and from the trailheads and on what equipment to take. In addition, there is a detailed description of the flora and fauna of this remarkable region. The walking trail, which is named after the great 19th-century Scottish naturalist, conservationist and writer John Muir, is entirely through the unspoilt wilderness of the American West and passes through three national parks: Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.
Download or read book Starr s Guide to the John Muir Trail and the High Sierra Region written by Walter Augustus Starr and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Muir Trail Pocket Atlas written by Erik Asorson and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topographic maps, trail data and essential planning information for John Muir Trail hikers.
