Grizzly Bears and Razor Clams: Walking America's Pacific Northwest Trail [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Townsend, Chris

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ISBN 10: 1908737042 ISBN 13: 9781908737045

Casa editrice: Sandstone Pr Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

This book tells the story of Chris Townsend's walk along the Pacific Northwest Trail, which runs for 1200 miles from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, through the states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The trail is in its infancy; a mix of signed footpaths, abandoned old trails, dirt roads, animal tracks, and cross-country hikes that made route finding and hiking often quite difficult and sometimes potentially hazardous. Most nights were spent camped alone in the forests and mounts and the author often met no other hikers for many days at a time. The trail passes through some of the most magnificent landscapes in the US, many of which are featured here in the author's beautiful color photographs, all taken during the walk. "The appendices are filled with interesting specifics on weather, night camping vs. accommodations, supplies and equipment - including the camera and tripod that captured the gorgeous color photographs included on nearly every page."--The Seattle Times "Townsend makes every word count. Readers interested in the Pacific Northwest and wilderness backpacking will enjoy the combination of nature writing and practical advice."-Library Journal

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Recensione

Chris Townsend s 23rd title confirms his rank as the all-around world champion hiking memoirist, guide, photographer, blogger, and techie. This is a book for thrus who are curious about the PNT, but it is also a story for all hikers who love beautiful places and grand adventures. Order Chris's masterpiece now, and get ready to hike the Trail. --Ron Strickland, founder of the Pacific Northwest Trail and author of Pathfinder

This is a book for thrus who are curious about the PNT. And it is also a story for all hikers who love beautiful places and grand adventures. Pre-order Chris s masterpiece now, and get ready to hike the Trail in 2013. --Ron Strickland, founder of the Pacific Northwest Trail and author of Pathfinder

L'autore

Chris Townsend is a writer and photographer passionate about mountains, wild places and long distance walking. He writes regularly for TGO magazine and has written 22 other books on the outdoors, including the award winning The Backpacker s Handbook (now in its fourth edition); Scotland in Cicerone s World Mountain Ranges series; Crossing Arizona, the story of an 800 mile walk along the Arizona Trail; Walking the Yukon, the story of a 1000 mile walk through the Yukon Territory; The Munros and Tops, the story of his continuous round; and A Year In The Life of The Cairngorms, a photographic study.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Sandstone Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1908737042
• ISBN 13: 9781908737045
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 185
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile