Montana and Idaho's Continental Divide Trail: The Official Guide [Paperback]

Lynna Prue Howard (Author), Leland Howard (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Continental Divide Trail | Publication Date: August 2000

This book picks up the Continental Divide Trail in Idaho at the western border of Yellowstone National Park and takes the reader some 900 miles all the way to the Canadian border. From the Beaverhead Mountains in the Bitterroot Range to the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall Wilderness, Idaho and Montana's most spectacular and remote wild lands fill page after page in a book that fits into your backpack or makes for great reading anytime. You'll have no better companion than the lively and humorous voice of Lynna Howard and the dramatic, breathtaking photography of Leland Howard. Aspects of history, wildlife, geology, and biology are explained along the way. For day hikes, destination hikes, or longer treks for the avid backpacker, this book is a must. "This trail is rougher and more challenging than the Pacific Crest Trail or the Appalachian Trail," Lynna writes. "A spirit of adventure is the best thing you can pack!"

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Westcliffe Publishers (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565793307
• ISBN-13: 978-1565793309
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #382,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Idaho
  • #12 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Montana

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Inspiring, and Entertaining, August 7, 2000

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Krystl (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Montana and Idaho's Continental Divide Trail: The Official Guide (Paperback)

This is one of the best hiking guides I have ever seen. The author has packed an amazing amount of information into this book, and it is all clear and easy to use, whether you are planning a day hike or longer adventure. Introductory material covers everything you need to know - how to avoid grizzly bears, how to physically prepare for long distance hiking, how to respect the environment as you pass through. Alternate, proposed and real routes are all covered. The book also covers things you don't necessarily NEED to know, but that will make your experience of the area so much richer - history, geology, wildlife and more.

Everything is presented in an enormously readable tone, with humor and insight. For example: "definition of lost: when you know where you are, but you don't know where the damned trail is." How many guidebooks can make you laugh out loud? You know Lynna Howard has been there and experienced the trail fully, and she inspires you to see it for yourself.

Each section of trail is represented by clear maps and gorgeous color photos by Leland Howard - well above the usual guidebook standard. In checking Amazon for other books by Lynna and Leland, I was thrilled to see that they have done a coffee table book on the same section of trail, so the photography will get its full due. The publisher should be commended for putting together such a well-published, attractive package.

I can't wait to hit the trail!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me through Montana, August 9, 2000

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Dick Mallery (Williamsburg, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Montana and Idaho's Continental Divide Trail: The Official Guide (Paperback)

Lynna was kind enough to send me a galley copy of her book last year as I left to hike the CDT from Mexico to Canada. When I reached the Montana/Idaho border I thanked her everyday for the direction her book gave me. The CDT is still a route finding nightmare over much of its 3,000+ miles. With this book I was able to gather many clues that kept me on a good route. It was also full of information and tips. I know Lynna and her brother spent a lot of time on the trail making sure this book was accurate. I saw them signed in on many trail registers. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. It is awesome and so is Lynna's book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real guide book for the Northern Continental Divide, November 11, 2000

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Copper Basin (Merdian, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Montana and Idaho's Continental Divide Trail: The Official Guide (Paperback)

This is the best Guidebook that I have ever purchased. It doesn't waste space telling an experienced back packer like me about how much weight etc. that a person should carry. I really liked the mileage indicators being in the trail description. So many books require you to, in effect see continued, to deduce mileage. An added bonus is the excellent photographs, which are inspiring. It is clear that Lynna and Leland Howard must have a deep love of nature in order to produce such a fine publication. As I continue my trek, next season, of the continental divide this will be the only book in my pack.