Lonely Planet Hiking in Alaska (Lonely Planet Walking Guides) (Paperback)

by Jim Dufresne (Author)

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Product Description

From the rain forests and glaciers of Southeast Alaska to the rugged mountains and tundra of the state's vast interior, this practical guide by Alaska specialist Jim DuFresne makes Alaska's pristine wilderness accessible to the novice and experienced hiker alike.

• expanded 2nd edition, thoroughly revised and updated on the trail
• a wide range of hikes, from day trips to backcountry pack and adventures
• detailed trail descriptions and two-color contour maps for every hike
• practical advice on transportation, accommodations, equipment and safety
• special illustrated section on Alaska's flora and fauna

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 2nd edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864500387
• ISBN-13: 978-1864500387
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #743,321 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers the state, but there are better books if you day-hike, January 25, 2005

By	Wesley Kelman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're going to Southcentral Alaska (i.e., anywhere within 100 or so miles of Anchorage, including the Kenai Peninsula) a much more comprehensive and useful book is 55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska by Helen Niehauser (sp?). Unlike 55 Ways, Dufresne's book does cover the whole state, but it lists only a small number of hikes, and they are all multi-day trips, some of them requiring good route-finding skills. It also appears that Dean Littlepage's (sp?) book on hiking in Alaska has statewide coverage and lists many more hikes than this book, though I have only thumbed thru the TOC of that one. On the other hand, Dufresne knows his stuff, writes engagingly, and describes some renowned multi-day hikes in depth. I took a longish trip to Alaska hiking the trails he recommended and had a wonderful time.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Hiking in Alaska, March 12, 2001

By	"angusca" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This book contains sections for each geographical area of Alaska. It gives background on the area, tells you what types of permits you will need to hike, what transportation is available, etc. It also suggests several trails in each area. The book also contains a 100 page section on Alaska in general - history, facts, wildlife, transportation, etc. A great book if you want to plan a trip to Alaska but need to figure out which part of the state to go to. Not as useful if you want a lot of detail about a specific region.