Alpine Sierra Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Fish, Drive from Tahoe to Yosemite, 5th Edition (Paperback)

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With a printing history that dates back 20 years, its no wonder ALPINE SIERRA TRAILBLAZER is called the outdoor bible for the High Sierra by local press. Vacationing families and adventure athletes alike have come to rely on Trailblazer s trail-tested advice and descriptions to a four-season treasure trove of recreational excursions. The new 5th edition, covers some 300 different hikes, beginning at the north shore of Lake Tahoe, extending south through Markleeville and Hope Valley, then on to Sonora Pass and Mono Lake, and ranging up to the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park. Hikes vary from out-of-the-car strolls to daylong treks. Along the way is a full array of mountain bike rides, fishing trips, and cross-country skiing. Eye-catching layout and trademark organization make this comprehensive guide easy to use. Six maps and nearly 200 photographs compliment the text. Trailblazer country includes hikes into eight wilderness areas (Carson-Iceberg, Mokelumne, Desolation, Emigrant, Mt. Rose, Hoover, Ansel Adams), along with three national forests, and a dozen state and county parks. All activities are within a two-hour drive of the Sprout s home turf near Markleeville, California this book is the fruit of a lifetime of alpine exploration. Extras in ALPINE SIERRA TRAILBLAZER include a Trailblazer Kids section, outdoor tips and safety precautions, concise fact sheets, strategies for visiting the Sierra, and a Resource Links section a well-organized list visitor information, conservation groups, museums and cultural attractions, accommodations and eateries, recreational outfitters, as well all the public agencies contacts for camping and backcountry permits.

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Alpine Sierra Trailblazer is dedicated to preserving the irreplaceable bounty that nature has bestowed upon these unspoiled California mountain communities. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Diamond Valley Company; 5th edition (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978637100
• ISBN-13: 978-0978637101
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Activity Guidebook to the Eastern Sierra Nevada, June 16, 1999

By	Greg Hayes (Carson City, NV United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Alpine Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe (Hardcover)

This is the granddaddy of the respected Trailblazer travel book series, which also includes the Golden Gate Trailblazer (San Francisco and Marin County) and five books on the Hawaiian islands (Kauai Trailblazer, Maui Trailblazer, Oahu Trailblazer, Hawaii the Big Island Trailblazer, and No Worries Hawaii: A Vacation Planning Guide). It covers the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains from the Lake Tahoe basin to Yosemite National Park. A great deal of this glorious stretch of high country makes up Alpine County, California. It's a mountain area second to none as the wonderful black-and-white photography makes clear, and, as with every Trailblazer guide, there are outdoor activities galore. The "Best Of" section helps you zero in on great places to go for wildflowers, fall colors, family strolls, falls and cascades, lakes with a view, and much more. Each walk or hike (they come in all sizes, even as short as a small fraction of a mile) is carefully described, not to mention the excellent directions and maps for getting to the trailhead or starting point. Round-trip hiking distances and elevation gained are provided. Appropriate topographical maps are also recommended. For those who would rather just putter on, there are some wonderfully organized driving tours through this most picturesque part of the northern Sierra Nevada range. Practical information is plentiful, from phone numbers to things to do with the kids, as well as recommended Do's and Don'ts--all based on decades of careful exploration. Highly recommended. The Alpine Sierra Trailblazer will enhance your mountain experience big time.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide to an overlooked area, February 8, 2001

By	Tom Hilton (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alpine Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful guide to a part of the Sierra that attracts far less attention than Tahoe (to the north) or Yosemite (to the south), but has its own unique charms. By focusing on a relatively small area, the authors are able to achieve considerable breadth (covering the whole spectrum of outdoor recreation) without sacrificing depth (e.g., their hiking recommendations go well beyond the usual suspects). As others have noted, it is beautifully designed and very well organized. Anyone who wants a comprehensive Sierra Nevada library should buy this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solitude and Trout, November 27, 2001

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This review is from: Alpine Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe (Hardcover)

I stumbled on this book in a resort giftshop near Tahoe. For me it opened up a sleepy area in California that still remains untouched by malls and freeways. The book contains alot of challenging bike rides and the hikes took me into the heart of wilderness and trout heaven. I'm looking forward to putting it to the test when snow falls. Most of all, its well organized and written by locals who convey their special sense of place.