After xc and alpine skiing for 3 days this week at tamarack and mammoth resorts i finally got truly inspired to explore trails in the sierra nevada this summer. Northern sierra nevada hiking and backpacking trails archives. The terrain is so varied that one may start out in desert conditions and end up with the sound of crunching ice under foot and the ring of a distant ice ax in a remote frozen gully well above timberline. Drive back to campus on day 8 for trip clean up and a final celebration dinner. The sierra nevada is located in the usa in the state of california. Finally, the dayhiking guidebook that oregons iconic mount hood deserves. A guide to hiking the sierra nevada mountains howstuffworks. Find the best hiking trails in nevada with backpackers definitive trail guide to the mountainous desert state. The sierra nevada mountains of california runs 400mi 640km northtosouth, and is approximately 70 miles 110 km across easttowest. The range contains some of the most beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in the world. Hiking in nevada is an experience not to be missed. Trail guide books, fishing, backpacking techniques, and more. Amazon searches lead me to purchase nevada trails western region by peter massey.
World north america sierra nevada one of the best hiking regions in the world is the sierra nevada top 10. Sierra nevada mountains hiking, backpacking, mountaineering. There is a companion book for the northern half of the mountains. Van peski was in the sierra nevada in order to do a presentation at cedar house on ultralight hiking, a minimalist movement in which people take overnight backpacking trips with less than 10. The high route is described in detail in the sierra club totebook, timberline country. The mountains of californiamuirs stories about the geology, flora and fauna of the sierra. Spring and fall gear is typically a combination of summer gear with thicker insulation bits added in, maybe with a thicker shell, depending on seasonal trends. Sierra nevada books reno, nv book store in reno, nevada. This steep granite range is a littleknown but striking gem rising from the arid lowlands of nevada s great basin desert.
The high sierra trail a guide to the famous sierra nevada traverse. Are there one or two books on sierra nevada high country trails anyone can recommend as being the best. The paperback of the hiking the sierra nevada, 3rd. The trails cover every part of the sierra nevada, and are explained, charted, and graphed. The key to starting your backpacking journey is reading these backpacking books. Browse books at thriftbooks sierra nevada online alibris. Preston is well know in the hiking community as someone who knows more about this subject than just about anyone, and this volume represents the culmination of years of work on her part. You cant read this without thinking that he is an odd mangiven to massive amounts of anthropomorphism in the worst waybut also full of such joy for the mountains.
Touring california and nevada hot springs touring hot springs. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Yosemite national park, kings canyon national park, and sequoia national park all lie within the sierra nevada mountains, as well as a patchwork of other state and federally protected lands. If it is about a backpacking topic, check the backpacking topics forums to see if your topic fits into any of the existing topics on the forum. Whether you are seeking a leisurely walk or a serious trekker looking for a backpacking challenge, nevada s hiking trails offer thousands of miles of the best hikes with amazing surroundings and scenery. Mountaineering in the sierra nevada, a widely acknowledged classic of american travel and mountaineering, brings together decades of experience in the west by geologist clarence king, who became the first director of the u. Only a few years ago i was backpacking 100 miles through the scottish highlands with a lighter 30pound base pack. Inyo national forest wilderness permits recreation. The range, which runs 400 miles 644 kilometers north to south, offers some of the most awesome sights on earth, just as it did when muir wrote about the region in 1901 source. Here is an alphabetical list of books about nevada, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. The sierra nevada is a mountain range in the western united states, between the central valley of california and the great basin.
About backpacking in the sierra nevada we are m and p, married for 35 years, and with a ton of experience in camping, hiking and backpacking in the sierra nevada. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on nevada. There is a separate section for children k12 level books. Trek sierra nevada is a comprehensive guide to hiking in and around the sierra nevada mountains in the south of spain. Thriftbooks sierra nevada a thriftbooks global brand from the largest selection of used titles to collectibles and new releases, we put quality, affordable books into the hands of readers. I had travelled sections of the high route twice before.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Have a though or comment about sierra nevada backpacking skies to relate. From onion valley trailhead 9300 over kearsarge pass, then over glen pass, to rae lakes and sixty lakes basin in september 2009. Solo backpacking sequoia national park sierra nevada mts. Unlike most sierra nevada guidebooks, parrs does not confine itself to a single park or geographical region, but samples hikes from every region, wandering from foothill to desert, deep canyon to alpine mountaintop, gold country to basin and range, compiling a list of fantastic hikes that illustrate the gigantic entirety of the sierra nevada in an epic panoply of scenic beauty, historical lore, and natural complexity. Whether you day hike or backpack, youll find detailed trail descriptions of top destinations from veteran guidebook author john soares. From the largest selection of used titles to collectibles and new releases, we put quality, affordable books into the hands of readers. In particular, the reno area since thats closest to us. Find the best hikes and backpacking trips in californias sierra nevada. Wander here a whole summer, if you can, advised the renowned naturalist john muir, referring to the sierra nevada mountains of eastern california. Know any good astronomy links you want to tell us about. From lamoille canyon scenic byway near elko, hike the 40mile ruby crest national recreation trail, a heartpounding path that takes in the best of its namesake wilderness. Review, plan and study backpacking trails in nevada by the backpacker editors. There are many more, of course, but this list is a generous sampling of whats available.
The books on this mustread list dive deep into the history, natural. This land seems made for hiking, with pristine meadows, giant sequoia forests, clear lakes, gushing rivers, and towering peaks. Includes trail notes, maps, gps coordinates, photos and user comments for each trail. The book is no substitute for local guides, but at least it should help readers. It has a lot of different backpacking guides in the southern sierra nevada. We offer accurate route descriptions for selfguided hikes, as well as guided walks and other activities such as introductory mountaineering courses. Find 1 listings related to sierra nevada books in reno on. These are classics we have one set from the 1960s but the more recent editions have much better maps. Much of the time will be spent above timberline in the crisp alpine air between 6,000 and 11,000 feet. The vast majority of the sierra nevada is a mountain range in the western united states, between the central valley of california and the great basin. Complete hiking information for sierra nevada, california with maps, photos, trail descriptions, guides and outfitters, and more. Sep 22, 2016 my dad and i went on a 4 day backpack trip in the sierra nevada mountains in the dinky lakes wilderness area. King was notably the first to climb the sierra nevada and the first to write of the range.
In californias foothills and the sierra nevada fall mostly around sacramento. One magnificent mountain range covers much of the center of california, running 400 miles from north to south. A guide to the areas greatest hiking adventures regional hiking series parr, barry on. Day 3 learn and practice backpacking, cooking, navigation skills. Day 48 explore the sierra nevada, be amazed, feel connected to nature, search for wildlife and get to know about life at ucsd. The best backpacking books for hikers in the high sierra. Nevada hiking and backpacking trails explore nevada.
Find great hiking, campsites, cabins, and parks with our adventure search. We warranty bags to let you focus on the adventure, not your gear. Shop the official high sierra online store and get top quality backpacks, luggage, and bags. I went on my uc san diego wilderness orientation group on a 9 day trip through the magnificent and grand sierra nevada mountains. Trek sierra nevada a complete guide to walking in the.
The rush of trekking through nature, the thrill of experiencing new places, the reward of discovering beautiful sights. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Here, in no particular order, is an informal catalog of books about nevada or written by nevadans. Backpacking nevada, the ultimate guide to backpacking trips in nevada s basin and range, has 23 trips ranging from two days to two weeks. These nevada city trails are either walkable from downtown in close proximity to restaurants, coffee. From the east humboldt wilderness to the ruby mountains and the toiyabe range, this guide describes the finest backpacking adventures in nevada. Learn woodscraft, tent pitching, and, of course, how to poop. In the two areas im familiar with, mammoth and yosemite, he chose some great hikes. Plus easy returns and reward points for purchasing.
At thriftbooks, we believe reading can change the world. After years and years of backpacking and thousands of miles, im finally at my backpacking gear happy place. Located in californias beautiful eastern sierra nevada mountains, inyo national. The following is a bibliography of the sierra nevada of california, united states, including books on recreation, natural history, and human history.
Hiking the tracks to the goat canyon trestle take a virtual hike through 16 tunnels and many small trestles while experiencing the breathtaking views in the gorge and learning the stories behind abandoned tunnels, derailed cars, and old construction campsites observed on the way along the historic impossible railroad. There are four different routes, each in the high sierra region south of yosemite. Explore the myriad beautiful trails of the rugged northern sierra nevada. This gear list is additive, beginning with the basic requirements for summer backpacking in the high sierra nevada mountains. From the foothills of auburn state recreation area to the high peaks of desolation wilderness, youre sure to find information for your next day hiking or backpacking trip.
My 2003 sierra trip was a solo, 3day backpacking trip that followed a segment of the sierra high route. How about trail maps aside from those in the books. Backpacking californias sierra nevada mountains youtube. They trips are detailed and also sorted by distance and difficulty. The backpacking program will spend eight days traveling on foot through californias majestic sierra nevada mountains. Crest trail, known to hikers from around the world as the prime hiking route of the western united states. At the end of the day id throw that thing on the ground and curse it it also held 10 pounds of camera gear and 15 pounds of foodwater for 55 pounds. A guide to the areas greatest hiking adventures by barry parr. Whitney gives all of the backpacking community a chance to come together in one grand finale. Our trails offer possibilities for hiking, photography, peak bagging, fishing. Adventures provide detailed trailmaps, amazing photography, and great details.
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