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Classic Hikes of the World: 23 Breathtaking Treks

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I will skip the debate about which hikes are the world's greatest, and greatly admire this book as a current, concise and nicely illustrated presentation. Potterfield lays it out as clearly as a trail guide and attractively as a travel agent. But most of all, these are all hikes he has made. Very professional and personal.

This book has made me change my choices of which hikes to ad to my life list (Buckskin Gulch, Utah) and which to just read about in amazement (Kalalau Trail, Hawaii).

I was thrilled to see that I had been in the areas close to some trails that he describes: Grand Canyon, Mt Rainier, White Mountains of New Hampshire, Vancouver Island, and the North Cascades. The book inspires me to revisit these places with better plan and preparation.

And he re-hikes one of the great survival hikes in history: the Shackleton Crossing of South Georgia Island. Nice to read of Potterfield's crossing of the same route - even well equipped he labels it a moderate physical challenge, but a much greater psychological challenge - even for a modern trek, weather there is the biggest factor

I found some hikes that I should re-considered now - The John Muir Trail seems not to be the over-crowded trail I had thought it to be, and is back on the list.

I wasn't looking for a technical manual, nor a travel brochure, this hits just right - human impressions of some great hikes, clear suggestions for what I may find there, and discussions of logistics, strategy, hazards and seasons.

I got two copies of this excellent book, deciding that it would make a great gift for a well-traveled relative who is now an armchair trekker.

This book is one of the best books I have read that deal with different treks around the world. I appreciate the author's suggestions for preparation for the hikes and his detail about how to arrive at the trailhead. I recommend this book for its detailed information on some of the world's best treks.

If I do one of these glorious hikes each year I'll be .....78???? when I get done...guess I better start with the hard ones. Definitely a motivator to get out and see this wonderful world we live in. All the info and great pics make it easy to do so.

This book provides both a high level overview of 23 hikes from around the world, and some planning details such as transportation, dangers, seasons, etc. Highly recommended for people interested in hikes that are both scenic and challenging. The book is a little weighted toward north american hikes.

Classic Hikes of the World is a classic itself. It is a resource and a book of dreams, directing us to some of the most wonderful corners of our planet while conveying the flavor of each locale. Peter's passion for the wild shines throughout.
Peter and I collaborated on The High Himalay and traveld to Patagonia for his book.

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I ordered this book after attending a presentation about the book by the author. The photographs in the book are beautiful and the description of each hike makes you feel as if you are there. I will never make any of the hikes, but I now have an appreciation for these hikes. If you are planning on making hikes this difficult, I believe this book would be very helpful in selecting which hikes are best for you.

I bought this book to get some information about a trip I'm planning with a friend. But the photos are nice enough that I'm leaving it on my coffee table. This is a great source of inspiration for many adventures, with enough practical information to help move beyond the fantasy stage to actually plan a trip.

Wonderful photos and great hikes. The book offers enough inspiration for at least a couple of years. The descriptions of the trails are structured and clear.

This book is chock full of breathtaking photos. I hope to experience many of these hikes in my lifetime. This book certainly gives me inspiration to get out there!

This is a good book with good information and ideas for trips. The pictures are nice and most other outdoor enthusiasts love to look through it.