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Author : Josiah Dwight Whitney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Whitney's High Sierra written by Josiah Dwight Whitney and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. J. Secor
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594854815
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book The High Sierra written by R. J. Secor and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the only guide to detail all the known routes on 570 peaks in the Sierra is completely reorganized to be even more user friendly and includes more than 100 new routes, route variations and winter ascents.The most popular guidebook to the magnificent Sierra mountains has been expanded and improved. There is 30 percent new content in this edition, including new route descriptions, additional peaks described, more historical information, and GPS-enabled driving directions. The content has also been completely rearranged to keep roads and trails, and passes and peaks together, making the book easier to use. Four of the 30 maps have been revised."The Sierra climbing bible" (The Los Angeles Times)"The best field guide to the region." (Men's Journal)"The guide to the Sierra nevada high country." (Climbing magazine)
Author : Josiah Dwight Whitney
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (588 download)
Download or read book Whitney's High Sierra written by Josiah Dwight Whitney and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Branch Whitney
Publisher : Huntington Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1935396374
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (353 download)
Download or read book Hiking the High Sierra written by Branch Whitney and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking the High Sierra provides recommendations for, descriptions of, and directions to some of the best scrambles in the High Sierra. Included are the best of the classic California 14ers and scrambles to awesome and little-known summits. From the highest point in the continental United States and the ultra-hardcore Badwater to Telescope Peak to three bonus hikes on the island of Kauai. This guide also contains six of the finest hikes around Yosemite, including the legendary Half Dome and the little-known ascent of El Capitan's Southeast Gully. In Hiking the High Sierra, author Branch Whitney provides detailed hike descriptions and extensive color photos of key landmarks; valuable information on the distance, difficulty, elevation gain, class rating and best season for each hike; and practical data on permits, lodging and camping, and GPS waypoints. Finally, one book gives you everything you need to get the most out of the best hikes in the amazing High Sierra!
Author : W. A. Goodyear
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Notes on the High Sierra South of Mount Whitney written by W. A. Goodyear and published by . This book was released on 18?? with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Steve Roper
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898865066
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)
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.
Author : John Huston
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780299079345
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (793 download)
Download or read book High Sierra written by John Huston and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High Sierra (1941) is a highly successful Warner Brothers gangster film of special interest to film scholars, and aficionados. It represented a turning point in the nature of gangster film of the 1930s. It was the film that launched Humphrey Bogart to stardom.And it is representative of the concerted efforts of the very b est of Warners' talent of the era. In a period of serious reassessment of the American film, this revised shooting script, never before published, provides valuable primary data for that reassessment.
Author : Zebulon Wallace
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781943126026
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Plan and Go - High Sierra Trail written by Zebulon Wallace and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan & Go - High Sierra Trail is the ultimate guide to hiking the 72-mile route from the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park to Whitney Portal at the base of Mt. Whitney. In a clear and concise manner, the book describes the highlights and unique characteristics of the 'HST' and provides all the essential planning information to save you time and effort with your own preparations. Supported by step-by-step instructions and first-hand recommendations, you will be well-equipped and feel more confident about completing this memorable adventure in the California Sierra Nevada. "The book provides answers to the following questions (and more): " How do I prepare for the HST? How many days will it take me? When is the best time to go? How do I obtain a permit? What kind of gear works best? How do I get there and back? What are my camping options? In addition, Plan & Go - High Sierra Trail offers practical advice on athletic training, which food to pack and in what quantities, how to select appropriate gear, and various other essentials for the trail. The book further includes a "detailed elevation profile" of the trail along with a "comprehensive campsite listing" to help you create an itinerary that best suits your personal preferences. The wealth of facts and figures is topped off with the entertaining and motivating account of the author's own 5-day HST journey.
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Author : Raymond J Delea Jr
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781717210548
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (15 download)
Download or read book High Sierra Adventures written by Raymond J Delea Jr and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows the adventures of a teenager who worked for Mt. Whitney Pack Trains, out of Lone Pine, CA, for six summers between the years of 1965 - 1970. It details his journey from being a "city slicker" knowing nothing about livestock and packing to becoming a seasoned packer / guide for one of the most prestigious pack stations operating on the east side of the Sierra Nevada. Using a combination of photographs and life events he takes the reader progressively through six summers of "learning the ropes" of being a packer as he packed in such groups as the Sierra Club, the Trail Riders of the Wilderness and private parties. This book is full of events that will make you laugh and cry as he describes the pack trips, wrecks, wrangles, livestock and personnel that made each summer a greater adventure than the preceding one.
Author : John Muir
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Mountains of California written by John Muir and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R.J. Sector
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594857385
Total Pages : 1000 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)
Download or read book The High Sierra written by R.J. Sector and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Please note we have a few edits and updates for THE HIGH SIERRA: Peaks, Passes, Trails, 3rd Ed. Please download the edits HERE so your copy reflects the appropriate changes and additions. Thank you.** "The Sierra climbing bible" - The Los Angeles Times "The best field guide to the region." - Men's Journal "The guide to the Sierra Nevada high country." - Climbing magazine * More than 100 new routes, route variations, and winter ascents in this edition compared to the previous * User friendly organization * Author has made more than 350 ascents in the Sierra High Sierra is the most popular guidebook to this magnificent mountain range, and has long been the definitive source of climbing and hiking information for this wonderland. This comprehensive and exhaustive guidebook includes route descriptions, historical information, and GPS-enabled driving directions. This edition rearranged the information to keep roads and trails, and passes and peaks together, making the book easier to use.
Author : Kathy Morey
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899975259
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)
Download or read book Sierra South written by Kathy Morey and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This completely revised and updated 8th edition of Sierra South now covers an expanded region of the Sierra, from the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park to southern Golden Trout Wilderness. With new trips and old favorites, Sierra South is the classic guide to backpacking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, Ansel Adams Wilderness, and Mt. Whitney.
Author : Francis Peloubet Farquhar
Publisher : San Francisco, Sierra club
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Place Names of the High Sierra written by Francis Peloubet Farquhar and published by San Francisco, Sierra club. This book was released on 1926 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth Wenk
Publisher : Wilderness Press
ISBN 13 : 0899978339
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (999 download)
Download or read book One Best Hike: Mount Whitney written by Elizabeth Wenk and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2016-10-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successfully hike Mount Whitney with the highly informative guide that helps you prepare and provides the details you need to know. As the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, California’s 14,505-foot Mount Whitney is on the “life list” of many hikers. And it's no wonder: The views from the top of the 21-mile-round-trip Mount Whitney Trail are unbeatable, extending across the jagged granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the expansive Owens River Valley and beyond. While tremendously rewarding, this hike is demanding. You must prepare for the altitude, long distance, elevation gain, mountain weather, and other potential dangers. One Best Hike: Mount Whitney by experienced hiker and author Elizabeth Wenk is a step-by-step guide that tells you how to tackle this trip with confidence. Inside you’ll find: Advice on proper physical conditioning—including hikes for altitude training Details on finding your pace, what to pack, when to start, how to get permits, and trail safety Helpful maps and tables to identify campsites and water sources, plus a panorama to help identify peaks from the summit Dozens of photos so you know what to expect One Best Hike: Mount Whitney, with its can-do approach, nuts-and-bolts advice, and practical tips, is your first step toward a truly special hiking adventure.
Author : Gene Rose
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780944194089
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (94 download)
Download or read book High Odyssey written by Gene Rose and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paul Richins, Jr.
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 9781594850424
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Mount Whitney written by Paul Richins, Jr. and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With complete descriptions of 17 routes to the summit of Mount Whitney and three new hiking routes, the second edition of Mount Whitney is the most comprehensive guide to summiting the highest point in the contiguous United States. The new edition also includes a thorulgh examination of the planning, preparation and physical training/conditioning necessary for a safe and successful climb, as well as an udpated discussion of wilderness permit requirements.
