Snowshoe Routes: Northern California

Snowshoe Routes: Northern California
Author: Marc Soares
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002-08-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594854165

Snowshoeing is fun, easy, low-impact, and a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. It's also the perfect way to keep hiking throughout the winter months. From a moderate 3.6-mile snowshoeing trip to Andesite Peak in the Lake Tahoe region, to a 25-mile backcountry adventure, to meadows on the Lake Helen and Kings Creek Meadow route in Lassen Volcanic National Park-Soares offers winter hikes for Northern California showshoers of all abilities. All of the hikes have easy access to Interstate 5 and the main highways in the mountainous regions of Northern California. Includes an introduction to snowshoeing that explains how to find the right pair of snowshoes, how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, equipment to bring on an outing, and snow safety. Soares provides information about how to evaluate snow so a snowshoer can make better decisions about where and when to go.

Snowshoe Trails of California

Snowshoe Trails of California
Author: Michael C. White
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2001
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Features 100 trips in Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite national parks, and more. Directions, difficulty ratings, elevation change, photos, topo maps and info on lodging and eateries.

Color the Tahoe Rim Trail

Color the Tahoe Rim Trail
Author: Jared Manninen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2016-11-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9780983403654

The Tahoe Rim Trail is a continuous trail that travels around the mountainous rim of the Lake Tahoe Basin. People from all over the world have come to Lake Tahoe to venture out on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Whether you've already experienced many of the amazing sites to see on the Tahoe Rim Trail or are hoping to one day visit it, Color the Tahoe Rim Trail will take you on the entire 165+ mile journey around Lake Tahoe. Color the Tahoe Rim Trail features 79 full page illustrations for you to color, and is the first in Jared Manninen's series of wilderness activity books. Through engaging activities, tales of lessons learned, and education about backcountry skills and etiquette, these wilderness activity books will inspire creativity and help you cultivate adventure in your daily life.

Snowshoe Routes, Northern California

Snowshoe Routes, Northern California
Author: Marc Soares
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780898868531

Snowshoeing is fun, easy, low-impact, and a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. It's also the perfect way to keep hiking throughout the winter months. From a moderate 3.6-mile snowshoeing trip to Andesite Peak in the Lake Tahoe region, to a 25-mile backcountry adventure, to meadows on the Lake Helen and Kings Creek Meadow route in Lassen Volcanic National Park-Soares offers winter hikes for showshoers of all abilities.

Snowshoeing Colorado

Snowshoeing Colorado
Author: Claire Walter
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781555915292

Award-winning trail guide to Colorado's hottest winter sport revised and updated!

100 Classic Hikes in Northern California

100 Classic Hikes in Northern California
Author: John Soares
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-04-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1594852480

CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from 100 Classic Hikes in Northern California * Full-color photos, trail maps, and elevation trail profiles * Northern California hikes for all ages and hiking abilities * All facts, access, and route information is up-to-date and accurate This third edition brings the Soares' brothers classic guidebook to the 100 best of Northern California's hikes thoroughly up to date and adds elevation profiles for most of the 100 hikes. New color photos have been added and all facts, trail, and map details have been reviewed by rangers and trail supervisors. Appendices now include web contact information. A handy trails-at-a-glance chart indicates distance, level of difficulty, and seasonal considerations.

California Forests and Woodlands

California Forests and Woodlands
Author: Verna R. Johnston
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1996-06-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520202481

From majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalists—and real estate developers. Verna Johnston's splendid book, illustrated with her superb color photographs and Carla Simmons's detailed black-and-white drawings, now offers an unparalleled view of the Golden State's world-renowned forests and woodlands. In clear, vivid prose, Johnston introduces each of the state's dominant forest types. She describes the unique characteristics of the trees and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living among them, and she analyzes how fire, flood, fungi, weather, soil, and humans have affected the forest ecology. The world of forest and woodland animals comes alive in these pages—the mating games, predation patterns, communal life, and the microscopic environment of invertebrates and fungi are all here. Johnston also presents a sobering view of the environmental hazards that threaten the state's trees: acid snow, ozone, blister rust, over-logging. Noting the interconnectedness of the diverse life forms within tree regions, she suggests possible answers to the problems currently plaguing these areas. Enriched by the observations of early naturalists and Johnston's many years of fieldwork, this is a book that will be welcomed by all who care about California's treasured forests and woodlands.

Afoot and Afield: Tahoe-Reno

Afoot and Afield: Tahoe-Reno
Author: Mike White
Publisher: Wilderness Press
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2015-10-13
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 089997791X

Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.

Feather River Country Adventure Trails

Feather River Country Adventure Trails
Author: Tom Demund
Publisher: Know Defeet Publishing Company
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2004-05-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780967974026

Discover terrific hiking trails in the semi-secret area of the Sierra known as the Feather River Country, located 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe. Among the book's 101 hikes are trails to 8 sparkling waterfalls, 12 spectacular mountain peaks, 12 historic gold mines, 7 ghost towns and ghost camps, 14 lush meadows, 37 crystal-clear alpine lakes, a zillion wildflowers, and the world's tallest outhouse.

50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Lake Tahoe

50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Lake Tahoe
Author: Mike White
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1943859809

Come winter, Lake Tahoe’s trails, mountains, and shores shed their hikers and transform under a white blanket of snow into a serene winter wonderland. From towering snowy vistas, frozen subalpine lakes, lofty summits, and beautiful tree canopies, Lake Tahoe is one of America’s favorite winter playgrounds—with some of the most beautiful and invigorating views in the world. 50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Tahoe offers snowshoers of all levels and experience a wide-range of excursions—from flat and easy to steep and strenuous. It includes a wide range of snowshoe routes such as Mt. Rose, Carson Pass, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Highway 89, Truckee and Donner Pass. Features include: Fifty distinct routes with directions to trailheads, detailed trip descriptions, and topographic maps Forty-five stunning photographs of popular trails, landscapes, and lake views Easy-to-read headings to provide key information on trail difficulty, distance, elevation, avalanche risk, facilities, managing agencies, highlights, lowlights, and more. A wide-range of outings for snowshoers of all abilities Recommendations on where to grab a hot drink, enjoy a hearty meal, or to snuggle up for a cozy overnight stay Tips on everything from proper clothing and footwear, equipment checklists, pre-hike warm-ups, sanitation, dog-friendly trails, and permit requirements Whether you are an amateur explorer or a winter adventure enthusiast, this comprehensive guidebook has everything you need to explore the winter playgrounds surrounding Lake Tahoe.