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~ Michel Digonnet (Author)
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  • Paperback: 542 pages
  • Publisher: Michel Digonnet Publishing; 1 edition (January 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0965917800
  • ISBN-13: 978-0965917803
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive guide to exploring Death Valley, February 11, 2001
By "orangenomad" (Altadena, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This is a superb book that provides a large amount of exceptionally useful information about Death Valley. Having visited the park multiple times over the last 2 years, I had become familiar with most of the general areas and some of the less-known gems.

This book takes it to the next level for me. It is excellently laid out, totally comprehensive regarding the hikes it discusses and has well-chosen photos, genuinely useful maps and lots of interesting illustrations. I particularly liked the sections on the Last Chance Range and the Panamints.

Most importantly the author exactly captures the appeal of the place - the space, the astonishing world of rock, the light and the solitude - and does a nice job of emphasizing the need for us desert users to practice the "minimum impact" approach without ramming it down our throats.

Finally, he has wisely left out a few "secrets" - it'd be tough to explore if *everything* was already in a book!

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars hot feet to hell!, January 18, 2000
This book is a staggering achievement, the crystallization of one person's adventuring on foot in one of the harshest terrains in the USA. The breadth of the book is amazing; the author travelled many routes that have been little-explored and some that appear nowhere else but here. I remain in awe of his knowledge and perseverence. The writing is clear, witty, and most importantly for foot travellers he doesn't give away all the secrets of the places he highlights. Containing detailed maps, the variety of one day and multi-day excursions allow for all experience levels from novice to superjock. His advice on hiking in hot conditions is the best anywhere. A must-have book for any desert rat.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to many hikes, March 29, 2006
Be aware that Digonnet omits a few common destinations in this book. But it's by far the best guide to the huge number of hikes that he does include. Rely on this book for the majority of your destinations, but get another guide to fill in the gaps. Also keep in mind that areas described as "easy scrambles" for someone with a technical climbing background like Digonnet may be more difficult for flat-ground hikers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another big thumbs up for this one!
I just wanted to add another 5 star vote for this book: my wife and I spent a week in Death Valley at the beginning of April and this guide was invaluable!
Published 7 months ago by Ludwig

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate guide to Death Valley
While the focus of this book is on hiking, there is so much information on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the region that this served as the primary information source... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Terry M.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!
I have just returned from Death Valley and this book was an excellent resource both before and during my trip. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Day Hiker 14

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel resource
This book is a great resource tool. A fairly inclusive area guide with historical, geological and physical details. Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Da

5.0 out of 5 stars Need more stars for this guide.
A rare guide that is so complete i can stop looking further. I don't know how he has covered so much ground in one lifetime. Digonnet's love of Death Valley shines through. Read more
Published on November 13, 2006 by willski

5.0 out of 5 stars A beyond exceptional hiking guide
I have been visiting Death Valley for 35 years, and I have been there more times than I can remember. This includes many back-country and dirt road trips thoughout the region. Read more
Published on February 6, 2006 by David M. Browne

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
The author, Mr Digonnet (or do you say "Doggonit" or "Dagnabit") is a great lover of the Death Valley region of the Mojave Desert, and seems to have dedicated a good portion of... Read more
Published on September 8, 2005 by CJB

5.0 out of 5 stars A travel guide for hikers of all backgrounds
Hiking Death Valley: A Guide To Its Natural Wonders And Mining Past is a travel guide for hikers of all backgrounds. Read more
Published on July 4, 2005 by Midwest Book Review

4.0 out of 5 stars Hiking Death Valley : A guide to its natural wonders
A very important piece of your Death Valley information package. It has everything you need to know or want to learn.However - PLEASE - have more than just this one source! Read more
Published on March 18, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Desert Resource
For anyone who has heard of Zabriskie Point, but was afraid to ask. Though written by a hiker for hikers, this book is an indispensable resource of history, geology, archaeology,... Read more
Published on March 31, 2000

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