55 ways to the wilderness in Southcentral Alaska by Nienhueser, Helen

55 ways to the wilderness in Southcentral Alaska (#35343S7)

by Nienhueser, Helen
Paperback Mountaineers Books, 2002
Dewey: 796.51; Audience: Adult
Description: 253 pages : illustrations, maps : 22 cm

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Product Overview
From Follett
Includes index. Provides descriptions of fifty-five routes or trails into the backcountry areas of southcentral Alaska, each with photographs, a map, and difficulty ratings.
From the Publisher

* The 'what to do' guidebook for Southcentral Alaska
* Summer trails and winter hikes are among the more than 135 outdoor activities included
* Find day hikes, as well as multi-day trips in this varied guidebook

From woodland and tundra hikes to float trips and winter excursions, there are actually over 135 ways to discover the Southcentral Alaska in this book. Iincluded is information on the Valdez Historic Trail, and on Shoup Bay, a new trail in Prince William Sound that combines an easy beach walk with a glacier and iceberg studded final destination.

Two convenient trip summary tables provide easy trip comparisons by location, length, level of difficulty, season to go, and suitability for children. The guidebook also provides maps and helpful information on such things as finding public transportation to some of these amazing Southcentral Alaska destinations.


MAP CORRECTION: In the fifth printing (2008) of the sixth edition of this book, there is an incorrect map on page 182. Click here to download the correct map. The error was corrected in the sixth printing (2010).

Product Details
  • Publisher: Mountaineers Books
  • Publication Date: January 1, 2005
  • Format: Paperback
  • Edition: 5th ed.
  • Dewey: 796.51
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 253 pages : illustrations, maps : 22 cm
  • Tracings: Wolfe, John, Jr.
  • ISBN-10: 0-89886-791-6
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-89886-791-6
  • LCCN: 2001-006846
  • Follett Number: 35343S7
  • Audience: Adult