- Title : Highpoints of the United States: A Guide to the Fifty State Summits
- Author : Don Holmes
- Rating : 4.70 (560 Vote)
- Publish : 2014-6-9
- Format : Paperback
- Pages : 294 Pages
- Asin : 0874806453
- Language : English
Others such as Colorado’s Mount Elbert or Mount Marcy in New York are accessible as wilderness day hikes. Historical and natural history notes are also included, as are suggestions for specific guidebooks to a region or climb. Appendices include a list of highpoin
Others such as Colorado’s Mount Elbert or Mount Marcy in New York are accessible as wilderness day hikes. Historical and natural history notes are also included, as are suggestions for specific guidebooks to a region or climb. Appendices include a list of highpoints by region, by elevation, and a personal log for the unashamed "peak-bagger."Whether you’re an armchair hiker or a seasoned climber, interested only in your state’s highest point or all fifty, this book will be an invaluable companion and reference.. Whatever your level of skill and interest, Highpoints of the United States offers a diverse range of experiences.Arranged alphabetically by state, each listing has a map, photographs, and information on trailhead, main and alternative routes, elevation gain, and conditions. Still others, such as Mount Rainier in Washington or Gannett Peak in Wyoming, are strenuous and risky mountaineering challenges that should be attempted only by experienced climbers. Some highpoints, such as Mount Mitchell in North Carolina and New Hampshire’s Mount Washington can be reached by aut"An essential guidebook for climbing the U.S. highpoints."—Backpacker MagazineWhat worked for him as a young person mired in depression and self destructive behaviors.Well written without being pedantic, this book will easily connect with many readers. And, then the most important skills: knowing yourself and relating positively and compassionately to others.. Barry Renfrew provides an in-depth, detailed and very well researched account into the use of British military aviation, namely what was the newly born Royal Air Force, and the impact that it made in shaping British military and foreign policy during the period between both World Wars. She goes from skipping forward a few days [which is perfectly acceptable] to skipping forward months and even years! One could say that the most interesting parts of this story never made it into print--Including the early days of Sophie's life with the father of her child.I also had a problem with the dialog in this book. That said, this book is still helpful, and it seems to be one of the few out there. That's not the sign of a dying economic sector starving fo
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