Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks (rev) [Paperback]

Erik Molvar (Author)

Book Description

Series: Regional Hiking Series | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

This comprehensive guide covers more than 850 miles of trails.

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From the Back Cover

Completely revised and updated, this guide features more than 850 miles of trails for discovering Glacier and Waterton Lakes. It also includes every trail in both parks and takes hikers to glistening glaciers, scenic lookouts, peaceful lakes, and remote wilderness using easy-to-follow instructions and maps.

About the Author

Erik Molvar discovered backpacking while working on a volunteer trail crew in the North Cascades of Washington. A newfound taste for the wilderness experience inspired him to choose a career in the outdoors, and he soon found himself at the University of Montana pursuing a bachelor's degree in wildife biology. Montana's craggy ranges were to be his weekend playground for the next five years, and two summers of bartending at Lake McDonald Lodge gave Erik the perfect opportunity to fully explore Glacier National Park's backcountry. An adventurous spirit has led Erik to embark upon backpacking expeditions throughout the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, western Canada, and Alaska. While writing this book, Erik was studying moose behavior in Alaska on the way to a master's degree. He now lives in Big Sky, Montana.20

Matthew Cutler grew up pursuing trout and elk in the high country of his native Utah. An inborn taste for the outdoors and the call of unspoiled wilderness lured Matt to Glacier as a seasonal concessions worker. Matt's peak-bagging talents and native good humor have added immeasurably to the experiences of his backcountry companions through the years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: FalconGuides; 2nd edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560447184
• ISBN-13: 978-1560447184
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #163,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Montana

More About the Author

Veteran author and backcountry explorer Erik Molvar discovered backpacking while working on a volunteer trails crew in the North Cascades of Washington. He is the author of more than a dozen FalconGuides for such places as Glacier National Park, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, Olympic National Park, Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park, as well as Hiking Colorado's Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, June 16, 2000

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"randoooo" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks (rev) (Paperback)

A wealth of information is contained in this book. Every trail, from short walks to goat trails, are mentioned, many in extreme detail, including key points along the trail, elevation loss and gain, maximum elevations, a difficulty rating, and even the appropriate topo map for that region. Wonderful narratives explain the highlights, and the occasional lowlight, of each trail from beginning to end. I especially liked the backcountry camp guide included, listing the scenic value of each site, as well as other useful information about like the number of available sites.

My only major complaint is the lack of "canned" extended trips. Only 4 extended trips are mentioned. But armed with this book, a map of the park, and a little persistance, you can carve out a path that will fit your hiking level, and enjoyment requirements.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The eleventh essential for any hiker in Glacer National Park, April 11, 2000

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rmu252 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks (rev) (Paperback)

This is a must have for any hiker in Glacier National Park. We used it extensively while hiking in Glacier on a photographic expedition for our Glacier Hiking website. The discriptions give you the information you need to plan your trip. [e-mail]

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars There are better choices, August 3, 2003

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Richard Cherian "clmb14k" (Draper, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks (rev) (Paperback)

Written in the familiar Falcon Guide format with elevation profiles of hikes, but otherwise pretty bland. Vicky Spring's recreation guide to the park (from The Moutaineers series) is much better.