Customer Review: First, for anyone who has summited Denali (or even survived an attempt), this book is a must-read as an ego stroke. As James Tabor writes it, it is practically a miracle when anyone survives an attempt to climb this mountain. (The statistics show this portrayal to be untrue -- the vast majority of... more info
Customer Review: This is a "must have" book if you are going to Alaska, never have been there, and are renting an RV. We used it everytime we were searching for a campground and found the reviews to be very honest and up to date. We had very positive campground experiences because of this book. We especially enjoyed... more info
Customer Review: Or numerous other natural phenomena? Come browse Muir's collection of books. Yes, browse the 1,030 pages which comprise his writings. This book is excellent for the student of nature because his descriptive writing takes you to the high Sierra, the redwood forests, the 1,000 mile trek through... more info
Customer Review: Others have covered the details so I'll skip that. This is not a very well known mountaineering book, probably because of its age and not its content, but it's a fantastic read that I found impossible to put down.
Customer Review: We took our family (2 adults, 5 kids aged 5-16) to Denali and found this book very helpful. It supplements the information found at the park and helps you plan your days. We wanted to day hike and it helped us choose where to go. As other reviewers noted, there are not a lot of established trails in... more info
Customer Review: Tracy Arm is by far the most scenic trip there is. On my trip I saw unbelievable calving glaciers, bears, humpback whales, killer whales, beautiful waterfalls and much more. I definitely recommend going to Tracy Arm. In fact, there is a movie on Tracy Arm called "Alaska, The Tracy Arm Experience".... more info
Customer Review: I purchased this book as I like to read about TRUE life adventures. This book will not disappoint. I cringed with a couple of the stories as they are true and one wonders how human beings can survive sometimes. Definitely worth purchasing. I am going to see about other books by this author. Buy it,... more info
Customer Review: My boyfriend and I purchased this book before our trip to Alaska and it was great. It provided very specific directions to various hikes and accurate descriptions as to the conditions of each trail and their overall difficulty. We only did 3 hikes in this book, but plan on using it when we return to... more info
Customer Review: 55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska Awesome guide book for hikes in South Central Alaska. I have been to the area five times over the last ten years and enjoy hiking and exploring new trails. I have two editions of this book. It has been a wonderful resource in selecting hikes that... more info
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