America's Great Mountain Trails: 100 Highcountry Hikes of a Lifetime by Tim Palm

Description: America's Great Mountain Trails by Tim Palmer, Jamie Williams A hiker s inspirational bucket list is embodied in this lavishly illustrated celebration of our nation s one hundred best mountain trails. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Americas mountain trails lure us to exquisite heights, from the Atlantic Coast in Maine to the Pacific edge in California and the Northwest. These rugged yet seductive pathways call to all who seek both solace and adventure, whether out for a day hike or an extended backpacking expedition. Americas Great Mountain Trailsintroduces readers to one hundred hikes of a lifetime.The book covers some of our nations most legendary trails and some that are scarcely known, but all can take us on journeys to remarkable places. Between the ancient Appalachians and the Pacific Coasts uplift lie the Rockies, Desert Range, Sierra Nevadas, Cascade Mountains, Olympics, and more. Beyond are the resoundingly wild terrain of Alaska and the islands of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, which ascend like dreamy visions from the sea. Readers get practical details about the length and difficulty of each hike, along with concise directions to each trailhead, tips about the best seasons to go, advice on permit requirements, and a selection of alternate routes. An appendix offers information about what must be done to protect these special places so theyll remain alluring and rewarding to all the generations ahead. With fascinating text and beautiful photography by Tim Palmer, Americas Great Mountain Trails is sure to become the definitive reference book to the most outstanding mountain trails in America. Author Biography Tim Palmer has written and photographed twenty-six books about the outdoors, adventure travel, and the environment, including Rizzolis Americas Great River Journeys. Review "You can always rely on Tim Palmer for keen observation and accurate descriptive writing. In this new, large format book, he details 100 noteworthy trails in the United States, covering the mountainous areas of the East and West, along with Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Its two books rolled into one. Its a guidebook, yes, with information and practical hints on hiking the trails, but its also an art portfolio, exhibiting Palmers outstanding outdoor photography."— 2020 National Outdoor Book Award"Plan your next hike at one of these mountain trails with sweeping views and physical challenges. For the ultimate outdoors experience, set your sights high. The volume is part coffee table book, part guide, covers 100 trails, and recently won a National Outdoors Book Award." – USA TODAY"From instructing students on Outward Bound trips in mountains across the U.S., to personal long distance runs in the Sierra, Tetons and Rockies, I know the value of a book that not only tells us what we need to know for a safe and memorable trip, but also one that inspires, motivates, and lures us to go to places that offer incomparable rewards for our efforts. Tim Palmers book does all that and more."—Nettie Pardue, Executive Director, Outward Bound California, ultrarunner, and trail lover"This is a wonderful selection of trails with a balance between essential information and personal commentary, and the photos are gorgeous. After starting with eastern mountains Palmer builds to challenging trails in the West, and he ably includes information about connecting and nearby explorations. For both the armchair traveler and the serious hiker, Americas Great Mountain Trails is a gem."—Steve Elkinton, (retired) National Park Service Program Leader for the National Trails System, author, A Grand Experiment: The National Trails System at 50. "Trails and mountains are such overused metaphors these days that one can forget their power. Fortunately, Tims book, with its spectacular photographs, re-grounds us in the inspiration and uplift that hiking in Americas great mountains provides." —Chris Brown, (retired) Director of Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers, US Forest Service, former Chief Planner for the Appalachian Trail, National Park Service."Ive made it my lifes work to keep our Siskiyou Mountain trails alive because I believe in the experiences that they offer, and Im grateful to Tim Palmer for sharing the similar wonders of mountain trails nationwide through his stunning photographs and colorful write-ups. Tim knows Americas mountains in a way I can only fathom, so take his lead, explore these places on your own, and find the magic in Americas great mountain trails." —Gabriel Howe, executive director, Siskiyou Mountain Club."Tim Palmers latest work of love sets a whole new standard for guidebooks to the natural world. His essential and practical tips about the best places to hike in mountain ranges all across the country are backed by an intimate knowledge of natural history and woven into a photo book of dazzling proportions. Im adding it to my collection of the finest guides to the American outdoors." — John Muir Laws, author of The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada and other books. "A forthcoming book from veteran environment writer and photographer Tim Palmer reveals 100 of the greatest mountain hikes in the United States through stunning photographs that put your average Instagram landscapes to shame. At a time when a lot of people seem to be hiking so they can get photos of themselves for the Gram, and geotags can turn a quiet, remote hike into a crowded, littered scene, Americas Great Mountain Trails (Rizzoli), is a throwback of the best kind: A beautiful, printed(!) guide that encourages readers to explore with wonder and respect. Organized by region, the book includes a description of each hike and photographs that show the vistas to be had from these trails. Palmers images occasionally show people hiking or backcountry skiing or admiring the view, but none of them are posing for the camera. The mountains, rivers and wildlife are the stars. The book opens with a conservation-minded foreword from The Wilderness Societys director Jamie Williams. Short essays from Palmer touch on the skills necessary to travel safely on these remote trails, and into how mountain ranges effect our lives even if we dont live near them."—Photo District News Review Quote "From instructing students on Outward Bound trips in mountains across the U.S., to personal long distance runs in the Sierra, Tetons and Rockies, I know the value of a book that not only tells us what we need to know for a safe and memorable trip, but also one that inspires, motivates, and lures us to go to places that offer incomparable rewards for our efforts. Tim Palmers book does all that and more." --Nettie Pardue, Executive Director, Outward Bound California, ultrarunner, and trail lover "This is a wonderful selection of trails with a balance between essential information and personal commentary, and the photos are gorgeous. After starting with eastern mountains Palmer builds to challenging trails in the West, and he ably includes information about connecting and nearby explorations. For both the armchair traveler and the serious hiker, Americas Great Mountain Trails is a gem." --Steve Elkinton, (retired) National Park Service Program Leader for the National Trails System, author, A Grand Experiment: The National Trails System at 50. "Trails and mountains are such overused metaphors these days that one can forget their power. Fortunately, Tims book, with its spectacular photographs, re-grounds us in the inspiration and uplift that hiking in Americas great mountains provides." --Chris Brown, (retired) Director of Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers, US Forest Service, former Chief Planner for the Appalachian Trail, National Park Service. "Ive made it my lifes work to keep our Siskiyou Mountain trails alive because I believe in the experiences that they offer, and Im grateful to Tim Palmer for sharing the similar wonders of mountain trails nationwide through his stunning photographs and colorful write-ups. Tim knows Americas mountains in a way I can only fathom, so take his lead, explore these places on your own, and find the magic in Americas great mountain trails." --Gabriel Howe, executive director, Siskiyou Mountain Club. "Tim Palmers latest work of love sets a whole new standard for guidebooks to the natural world. His essential and practical tips about the best places to hike in mountain ranges all across the country are backed by an intimate knowledge of natural history and woven into a photo book of dazzling proportions. Im adding it to my collection of the finest guides to the American outdoors." -- John Muir Laws, author of The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada and other books. "A forthcoming book from veteran environment writer and photographer Tim Palmer reveals 100 of the greatest mountain hikes in the United States through stunning photographs that put your average Instagram landscapes to shame. At a time when a lot of people seem to be hiking so they can get photos of themselves for the Gram, and geotags can turn a quiet, remote hike into a crowded, littered scene, Americas Great Mountain Trails (Rizzoli), is a throwback of the best kind: A beautiful, printed(!) guide that encourages readers to explore with wonder and respect. Organized by region, the book includes a description of each hike and photographs that show the vistas to be had from these trails. Palmers images occasionally show people hiking or backcountry skiing or admiring the view, but none of them are posing for the camera. The mountains, rivers and wildlife are the stars. The book opens with a conservation-minded foreword from The Wilderness Societys director Jamie Williams. Short essays from Palmer touch on the skills necessary to travel safely on these remote trails, and into how mountain ranges effect our lives even if we dont live near them." -- Photo District News Details ISBN0847865428 Pages 320 Publisher Rizzoli International Publications Year 2019 ISBN-10 0847865428 ISBN-13 9780847865420 Format Hardcover Imprint Rizzoli International Publications Subtitle 100 Highcountry Hikes of a Lifetime Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2019-09-17 Author Jamie Williams DEWEY 796.510973 Short Title Americas Great Mountain Trails Language English UK Release Date 2019-09-17 NZ Release Date 2019-09-17 US Release Date 2019-09-17 Illustrations 220 Colour Photographs Audience General AU Release Date 2019-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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