Lightly on the Land

Lightly on the Land
Author: Robert Birkby
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1996
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594851662

From the leading conservation organization--the trail building and maintenance bible, now updated and expanded to meet new techniques and new realities of the 21st century. New chapters on arid lands restoration and involving conservation volunteers. The latest in effective management of work crews of all ages.

Tools of the Trail

Tools of the Trail
Author: Paula Ward
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1994
Genre: Hiking
ISBN:

... a bibliography of worksplans [sic], articles, reports, studies, books and other publications pertaining to the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of trails.

Appalachian Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Appalachian Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance
Author: William Birchard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN:

This is the classic, comprehensive manual on how to build a footpath to withstand the beating of 8 million boots a year (some hitting the ground 5 million times), to rest lightly on the land, to preserve the natural resources around it, and to allow a true backcountry experience-all at the same time. It is addressed to those who work on the Appalachian Trail-4,500 volunteers putting in a total of more than 185,000 hours a year-but is used by veteran and novice trail-builders around the world because of the success of the Appalachian Trail system. Illustrated with more than 50 photographs and 100 explanatory drawings, this manual includes design and construction specifications and lists of tools and U.S. suppliers.

Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer

Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer
Author: Cheryl Fair
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2020-01-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476638748

In May 1891, Joe Quigley embarked on a journey north to try his luck prospecting for gold in Alaska. Although he had been wandering across America since leaving home at 15, this would be the biggest adventure, and the biggest risk, Quigley had ever taken. A project that began as genealogical research into a family's history, this biography traces the life of a fascinating character before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush. Deeply researched, including quotes from Quigley and numerous photographs, this book is more than another tale of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an intimate look at the inspiring life of a pioneer prospector, who witnessed the exploration and development of one of America's most harsh, beautiful and captivating landscapes.