One Best Hike: Mount Whitney (e-bog) af Wenk, Elizabeth
Wenk, Elizabeth (forfatter)

One Best Hike: Mount Whitney e-bog

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Successfully hike Mount Whitney with the highly informative guide that helps you prepare and provides the details you need to know.As the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Californias 14,505-foot Mount Whitney is on the life list of many hikers. And it's no wonder: The views from the top of the 21-mile-round-trip Mount Whitney Trail are unbeatable, extending across the jagged granite pea...
E-bog 94,21 DKK
Forfattere Wenk, Elizabeth (forfatter)
Udgivet 17 oktober 2016
Længde 148 sider
Genrer 1KBBW
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780899978338
Successfully hike Mount Whitney with the highly informative guide that helps you prepare and provides the details you need to know.As the highest mountain in the lower 48 states, Californias 14,505-foot Mount Whitney is on the life list of many hikers. And it's no wonder: The views from the top of the 21-mile-round-trip Mount Whitney Trail are unbeatable, extending across the jagged granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the expansive Owens River Valley and beyond.While tremendously rewarding, this hike is demanding. You must prepare for the altitude, long distance, elevation gain, mountain weather, and other potential dangers.One Best Hike: Mount Whitneyby experienced hiker and author Elizabeth Wenk is a step-by-step guide that tells you how to tackle this trip with confidence.Inside youll find:Advice on proper physical conditioningincluding hikes for altitude trainingDetails on finding your pace, what to pack, when to start, how to get permits, and trail safetyHelpful maps and tables to identify campsites and water sources, plus a panorama to help identify peaks from the summitDozens of photos so you know what to expectOne Best Hike: Mount Whitney, with its can-do approach, nuts-and-bolts advice, and practical tips, is your first step toward a truly special hiking adventure.