The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion
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The Pacific Crest Trail: A Hiker's Companion
- Comprehensive guidebook featuring detailed maps, trail descriptions, and elevation profiles to help hikers and backpackers navigate the Pacific Crest Trail with confidence and ease.
- Printed on durable, weather-resistant materials, this hiking guide is built for outdoor use, ensuring longevity in rugged conditions and exposure to the elements.
- Includes expert tips on gear choices, safety recommendations, and best practices for lightweight backpacking and extended wilderness adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail.
- Stylishly designed, these regional guides are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure, featuring photography and clear, user-friendly layouts to enhance your trail planning experience.
- Powered by W.W. Norton & Co., this authoritative guide incorporates innovative trail technology insights and expert research, making it the ideal companion for both novice and experienced hikers exploring the Western United States.
This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history, explain plate tectonics, and in a thousand other ways enrich your experience of the journey.
For many people, the Pacific Crest Trail is the ultimate long-distance hiking trail. Beginning in the dry valleys of southern California, it follows the crest of the snow-capped Sierras and ends in the ancient forests of Washington’s Cascades. Along the way, national treasures such as Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Mount Rainier make this trail one of the premier hiking destinations in the world. But hiking is about much more than getting from A to B. Berger and Smith draw on their tremendous experience―together they have logged more than 12,000 miles on the PCT―to give tested advice to long-distance hikers on trip planning, gear and safety, seasonal considerations, trailheads and resupplies, permits, and much more. B&W Photos throughoutTechnical Specifications
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