Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail

Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail
Author: Dustin Lynx
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781894765893

Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this revised and updated guidebook devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into shorter, more attainable segments and thoroughly describes the terrain and condition of each. Not only are these trail segments invaluable for planning shorter trips along the GDT, Lynx's pre-trip planning advice will also prove indispensable for long-distance hikers overcoming such daunting logistical challenges as resupply, navigation and access.

Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail - 4th Edition

Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail - 4th Edition
Author: Dustin Lynx
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2022-05-24
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1771605502

This fourth edition of one of RMB's bestselling hiking guides has once again been updated with new information, contemporary photos and trail details, and a revised selection of alternative routes. Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this fourth edition of the bestselling guidebook devoted to Canada's 1200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the seven major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into shorter, more attainable segments and thoroughly describes the terrain and condition of each. Not only are these trail segments invaluable for planning shorter trips along the GDT, Lynx's pre-trip planning advice will also prove indispensable for long-distance hikers overcoming such daunting logistical challenges as resupply, navigation, and access. Complete with new colour photos, detailed maps, and updated information, Hiking Canada's Great Divide - 4th Edition will continue to serve domestic and international hikers alike in navigating this remarkable mountain wilderness trail.

The Great Divide

The Great Divide
Author: Stephen Pern
Publisher: Penguin Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1989
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780140095937

Growing up on a dairy farm in Sussex, England, Stephen Pern was fascinated by the American West. As an adult, he spent six months walking 2,500 miles through the West, along the Continental Divide. Here is his irreverent, engaging account of the trek--a story of blisters and beauty, of off-beat characters and surprising insights.

Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies

Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies
Author: Alan Kane
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2015-06-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1771600985

Having sold more than 40,000 copies of previous editions, this authoritative climbing guide has been completely revised, updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of mountaineers. The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies. No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to technical climbers; strong hikers with a sense of adventure found that they too could reach the top of many famous and stunning peaks. Armed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 150 scrambles in a clear, concise format. This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit. Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views. Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain. Most ascents are day trips from a major road; many utilize a hiking trail on approach and include some of the most-photographed Rockies postcard peaks. The scramble areas begin in Waterton Park near the US border and continue north through Crowsnest, Kananaskis, Canmore and into the contiguous mountain parks of Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper. An overview of facilities, accommodation and climate is provided for each area. Specific hazards from rock quality to wildlife encounters are mentioned, including advice on scrambling safely. Guidebooks can be dry reading, but Kane’s snippets of humour make the book entertaining as well as useful.

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Author: Jennifer A. Hanson
Publisher: Rainbow Books, Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
ISBN: 9781568251202

An avid outdoors woman, Jennifer Hanson, with her husband Greg Allen, set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide trail. During the hike, Jennifer learned she had lost her father to cancer, and her husband was forced to leave the trail due to a foot injury. Jennifer finished the last nine hundred miles of the trail- alone. This story is about their incredible summer filled with courage, humor, stunning scenery, local personalities and the simple joys of backpacking.

Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway

Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2013-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1469608200

This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But that's just the beginning: veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the Parkway, including the Appalachian Trail, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private lands. You'll find GPS coordinates for official Parkway trailheads, along with fifty maps and many photographs of what you'll see along the way. Adkins notes each trail's length, difficulty, points of interest, handicap accessibility, and natural features. Far more than a guide to the trails, this book also tells you what to expect at overlooks, as well as where to dine, sleep, and find a restroom, and suggests worthwhile side trips. Elevation change charts for bicyclists, minimum tunnel heights for RVs, camping recommendations, roadside bloom calendars, sightseeing information for nearby towns, and other advice make this the perfect companion for your next Parkway adventure.

Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail - 3rd Edition

Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail - 3rd Edition
Author: Dustin Lynx
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2018-07-19
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1771602635

This new, full-colour edition of one of RMB's bestselling hiking guides has been completely updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of hiking enthusiasts. Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this new edition of the bestselling guidebook devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometre Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into shorter, more attainable segments and thoroughly describes the terrain and condition of each. Not only are these trail segments invaluable for planning shorter trips along the GDT, Lynx's pre-trip planning advice will also prove indispensable for long-distance hikers overcoming such daunting logistical challenges as resupply, navigation and access. Complete with colour photos, detailed maps and updated information, Hiking Canada's Great Divide - 3rd Edition will continue to serve domestic and international hikers alike in navigating this remarkable mountain wilderness trail.

The Continental Divide Trail

The Continental Divide Trail
Author: Barney Scout Mann
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847863018

The Continental Divide Trail explores this iconic crown jewel of America's trails with more than 250 spectacular contemporary images, historical photos and documents from the Continental Divide Trail Coalition archives, and detailed maps. Readers can experience the trail as if their boots were on the 3,100-mile path. This beautifully produced volume makes accessible the highest and most remote of the three crown jewel trails--following the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico along the Continental Divide, the backbone of America. The Continental Divide Trail presents the full glory of this challenging trail in breathtaking images, ephemera, and maps. While untold thousands of day hikers take advantage of the CDT each year, thru-hiking the entire trail is not for the faint-hearted. In 2017, only 250 people will attempt to hike it end to end. The Continental Divide Trail is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, or for those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves.This is the first large-format book published in conjunction with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and the breathtaking photographs make you feel as if you were on the trail. The book includes maps and rarely seen archival images, as well as a written backstory of this great trail. This photo- and information-packed book is a must-have for anyone who has ever caught the magic of the nation's rooftop, the Great Divide. It's an inspirational bucket list for everyone who wants to get outdoors--day hiker, backpacker, fisherman, hunter, and those rare souls--thru-hikers--who dare to attempt hiking it all in one go.With text by Barney Mann, who has thru-hiked all three Triple Crown trails, and a foreword by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, this book makes the trail come alive for both veteran hikers and armchair travelers alike.

Wanderlust

Wanderlust
Author: Gestalten
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Hiking
ISBN: 9783899559019

Whether it be through far-flung deserts, luxuriant forests or majestic alpine terrain, when we choose to walk rather than fly or drive, something wonderful happens: our awareness and appreciation of the natural world begins to grow. It can be the faint sound of a gently meandering stream, the distinct smell of decaying leaves on a crisp autumn morning, or even a bowl of cereal that never tasted better than when eaten on a mountaintop at sunrise. Whatever your hiking dreams and goals may be, this book will inspire you to plan and realize your your journeys.

The Sierra High Route

The Sierra High Route
Author: Steve Roper
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1997
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780898865066

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.