Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada Carson Pass, Bear Valley and Pinecrest, Vol. 2 [Paperback]

Marcus Libkind (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1985 | Series: Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada (Book 2)

This book is one volume in the most comprehensive series of guidebooks to the ski touring opportunities in the Sierra Nevada. This book allows you to plan a trip suited to your own interests and abilities. Whether you are looking for a short, easy ski in a meadow, or an adventure which will tax the best backcountry skier, Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada gives you the information needed to choose and execute a safe and enjoyable trip.

For each tour you get:

-- A summary at a glance of the overall difficulty, length, elevation change, route finding requirements and other features.

-- Easy-to-follow directions to the start and end points.

-- An easy-to-follow route description with cross-references to an accompanying map.

-- A high-quality topographic map.

Regardless of your ability, if you would like to explore new areas and get off the beaten track, this series of guidebooks is for you.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Although a mechanical engineer by profession, Marcus Libkind is an avid outdoorsman. In his free time he explores the outdoors by foot, kayak, raft, and of course, skis. His love for the wilderness and its winter beauty has led him to spend almost 30 years in search of new and interesting ski tours. As a founding member fo the Nordic Voice, he is actively involved in preserving and protecting wilderness areas which are now threatened.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Bittersweet Publishing Company (August 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931255015
• ISBN-13: 978-0931255014
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,241,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent XC Ski Guide to the Central Sierra Nevada, December 21, 2000

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Dan Anderson (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada Carson Pass, Bear Valley and Pinecrest, Vol. 2 (Paperback)

This book has 59 tours in the "central" Sierra Nevada of California. That is, the beautiful but less-visited area between Lake Tahoe/Donner Pass to the north and Yosemite to the south. Each tour is rated with difficulty, length, elevatnion, navigation, time, and season. The USGS topos for the tour are listed, along with excellent tour maps. Each tour has a description of what you see, where to start, and leads you thorough the tour.

The only thing I think is missing would be an index, but that wouldn't stop me from buying the book.