Classic Hikes of the World: 23 Breathtaking Treks
Inspiration and information to help you plan (and dream about) your next big trek.This book will help you realize your dreams of hiking among the world's highest peaks and most scenic canyons, discovering wilderness far from the clamor of civilization, encountering rare birds and animals, glorying in sunsets over glacier-clad ranges, and feeling the joy and achievement of hiking some of the world's most spectacular trails.
Peter Potterfield has selected the great hikes of the world from personal experience, having hiked and photographed hundreds of trails to arrive at this selection. The adventures described range from weekend overnights to four-day hut trips to epic journeys that take a few weeks out and back. None requires technical mountaineering skill. Features include details on trail conditions, levels of difficulty, best seasons, approach strategies, hazards, and maps. Hikes include: John Muir Trail, California; Wonder Lake to McGonagall Pass, Alaska; Tour de la Vanoise, French Alps; Kungsleden, Swedish Lapland; K2 Base Camp; Grand Canyon rim to rim; Mount Kilimanjaro; Cerro Fitz Roy, Argentina; and Shackleton's Crossing, South Georgia. 115 illustrations. About the Author Classic Hikes of the World By Art Wolfe I wish I had more time to spareProduct Details
Editorial Reviews
Award-winning author Peter Potterfield is the author of High Himalaya, In the Zone, and other books. The former editor and publisher of MountainZone.com, his work appears in Condé Nast Traveler, Outside, Backpacker, and Reader's Digest. He lives in Seattle.Customer Reviews
I ordered this book after attending a presentation about the book by the author. The photographs in the book are beautiful and the description of each hike makes you feel as if you are there. I will never make any of the hikes, but I now have an appreciation for these hikes. If you are planning on making hikes this difficult, I believe this book would be very helpful in selecting which hikes are best for you.
Classic Hikes of the World is a classic itself. It is a resource and a book of dreams, directing us to some of the most wonderful corners of our planet while conveying the flavor of each locale. Peter's passion for the wild shines throughout.
Peter and I collaborated on The High Himalay and traveld to Patagonia for his book.
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Wonderful photos and great hikes. The book offers enough inspiration for at least a couple of years. The descriptions of the trails are structured and clear.
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