Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Lake Tahoe [Paperback]

Marcus Libkind (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995 | Series: Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada (Book 1)

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 mileage log 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, canoe, 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 of Snowlands Network, he is actively involved in preserving and protecting winter wildlands that are threatened.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Bittersweet Publishing Company; 2 edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931255082
• ISBN-13: 978-0931255083
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,504,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing > Cross-Country

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide to ski touring in the Tahoe ares., September 25, 1998

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[e-mail] (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Lake Tahoe (Paperback)

My copy of this book is nearly destroyed from all the use it receives. This book is not just for winter. Many of the tours described have also turned out to be excellent mountain bike routes and hiking trips. The descriptions of the areas the routes traverse could be expanded, but the route information itself is first class.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Second edition greatly expanded, January 1, 2001

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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: Lake Tahoe (Paperback)

I had the first (1985) edition and find the second (1995) edition greatly expanded. It went from 78 to 102 tours in 167 to 256 pages. The maps are more detailed--about 2 inches per mile instead of 1 inch. I find more detailed descriptions of side trips than before.

The tours are described with a mileage log instead of a narrative format. I find it easier to find where I am in this format.

The only thing I would add is an index, but due to its detailedness, I still rate the book excellent and worth buying, even if you have the old edition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars To the point, March 15, 2007

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M. Cubison (Boulder, CO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ski Tours in the Sierra Nevada: Lake Tahoe (Paperback)

Sufficient detail and a whole lot of information - perhaps too much information, it's a thick book - to plan ski tours, generally for lightweight touring gear, e.g. classic Nordic skis or 3-pin tele's. Alpine riders seeking vertical ft look for George Hurchalla's book.