California's Wilderness Areas, The Complete Guide Vol 1: Mountains and Costal Ranges

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For the.......2002-06-30

As stated above, this book is outstanding. Weurthner doesn't use schmaltz or gross florid language to help readers better understand the varied CA wilderness areas, and his knowledge is super accurate. GW also doesn't insult readers by giving ridiculous and pedantic trail descriptions (you know who you are Jeff Schaffer and Company!). This book resonates with a lot of dignity and will complement those automatonic guidebooks that you already own.

Howard Craig.......2000-06-22

I absolutely love this book. The pictures are outstanding. I love his style of writing. He's very matter of fact and tells it like he sees it. Hiking the areas he describes is what I want to do when I retire. Forget the rocking chair.

Exploring Arizona's Wild Areas: A Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Climbers, Cross-Country Skiers, Paddlers (Exploring Wild Areas)

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Exploring Arizona's Wild Areas: A Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Climbers, Cross-Country Skiers, Paddlers (Exploring Wild Areas)
Scott S. Warren
Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0898867746

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When you think of Arizona, you think desert. But Arizona is also home to mountains that top 12 ,000 feet and broad plateaus that are shaded by ponderosa pines, spruce, and fir. Sheer cliff faces soar skyward, mesas abound, and, yes, Arizona is dissected by gulches, abysses, and canyons, including the impressive Grand Canyon. It is in this grand variety of topographies that recreational activities and camping opportunities abound.

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With nearly 500 trail descriptions, this classic guide from the Appalachian Mountain Club provides enough information for years--if not a lifetime--of hiking. The book's goal is to give complete coverage of trails in the White Mountains National Forest; it achieves this goal by providing history, geography, and shelter information as well as trail highlights such as spectacular viewpoints and lightly trampled getaways.

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Superb guide to Arizona wilderness areas.......2000-08-01

This is an excellent guide for hikers to the wilderness areas in Arizona. It includes many fine areas, such as Apache Creek , Cedar Bench, and Pine Mountain not covered in the newer "Guide to Arizona Wilderness Areas."

Each of the 87 areas includes a quick summary of important info such as distance & elevation, detailed instructions to reach the areas and find the trailheads (and whether 4WD is required), a basic map of the wilderness area (including access roads and designated trails), discussion of geology, plants, wildlife, and sometimes historical notes. Many areas include B&W pictures.

Some areas have descriptions of activities beyond hiking, such as river running, rock climbing, and cross-country skiing.

Exemplary collection of Arizonaýs Wild Areas.......1999-01-01

Covering over eighty designated wilderness areas you will be suprised. The focus of the book is to provide valuable information. Geology, history, plants, wildlife, and seasons to explore are well documented. Areas rarely published make this a great book. I agree with Todd Tiddyman's review, you will enjoy this book time and time again.

A Must For Hiking Arizona.......1997-08-10

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This essential guide to the AMC hut system includes access trails, local day hikes from each hut, self-guided nature walks, and natural history.

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Best AMC hut book ever written?.......2001-09-11

Well, I think it's the only book ever written about the AMC's high huts in the White Mountains. And it is quite informative and useful if you plan to do a lot of hut hikes. The maps and short hike info definitely enhanced my hut trip.

But I would rather see something a little less blandly "official" and a little more "behind the scenes." I'd have appreciated more anecdotes about what goes on during those long summer days when the hut crews have spare time. I know that the crews famously play pranks on each other. And surely the advent of "co-ed" crews has resulted in some, eh, hanky panky? If there are such interesting stories, they are not in this book.

BEST HUT BOOK EVER WRITTEN!.......2001-03-16

My dad and I love to go to AMC huts and this book is my bible. I read it all the time, and bring i t with me when going to huts. Just be warned, if you are hiking on the gulfside trail from Madison Springs Hut to Lakes of the Clouds hut, the book says 4.5 hours. WRONG. The correct time is 9.5 hours.

Lassen Volcanic National Park and Vicinity: A Natural History Guide to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Caribou Wilderness, Thousand Lakes Wilderness,

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What a disappointment
Not a book for backpackers
Nice guide - more than just trails, too
The best value in hiking books

Lassen Volcanic National Park and Vicinity: A Natural History Guide to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Caribou Wilderness, Thousand Lakes Wilderness,
Jeffrey P. Schaffer
Manufacturer: Wilderness Press
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Binding: Paperback

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Topographic Map (Topographical Map)

ASIN: 0899970591

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This comprehensive guide to the trails and roads of the Mt. Lassen area is tailored to a variety of outdoor recreationists--hikers and horse packers, skiers and snowshoers, botanists and bird watchers, sightseers and rock hounds, anglers and hunters. Included is a foldout topographic map.

Book Description

Although primarily a comprehensive trail guide to Lassen Park, this book also contains a road log keyed to the roadside markers that signal interesting features within the park, information on the natural history of the area, as well as information on campgrounds, resorts and more. Covers Lassen Park, Caribou and Thousand Lakes wildernesses, Hat Creek Valley and McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. Includes a topographic map that shows the Park and vicinity on one side, and the adjacent wilderness areas on the other.

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What a disappointment.......2003-07-12

I can't believe others are reviewing this book so highly. It is an OK natural-history guide, with a decent general overview of the area. But don't try to get anywhere with this book or look for specific information. For example, although it has individual chapters for each region (e.g. Caribou wilderness, Thousand Lakes, etc.), they don't contain any information on geology, fishing, zoology, etc. Instead, these topics are lumped into their own general chapters in the front of the book. With the notable exception of the wildflowers section, these chapters seem somewhat topical and weak. In the case of fishing, the "chapter" is one page. Likewise with resorts and campgrounds, which are lumped into a three-page list in a separate chapter, rather than discussed by region.

Although it contains one nice topo for the entire Lassen area, the 1:62500 scale and lack of detailed maps for any of the sections makes finding trailheads or following trails nearly impossible. I guess it's just not clear what this book is trying to be -- if it is a natural-history guide, as the back cover proclaims, why so much space describing trails(half the book or more)? If it is a trail guide, why no decent maps to make it usable?

Not a book for backpackers.......2003-01-16

I was very disappointed in the overall format and descriptive narrative of this book. If you are a rock hound or a naturalist that is concerned with all of the Latin names of every plant species in the Lassen area, this review may not apply. However, if you plan on using this book to help plan a multi-day backpacking/hiking trip through Lassen you should look elsewhere.

No doubt the author is very knowledgeable about the area, but the format is not for trip planning, but more for reference to read as you are walking the trails. The trails are not linked in loops, or connected for round-trip hikes in any discernable way which is a necessity for trip planning in my opinion. Overall, this book is great if you want to catalogue volcanic rock and plants, but if you are planning a backcountry trek look for another hiking guide.

Nice guide - more than just trails, too.......2002-09-03

This book is an encyclopedic guide to the Lassen Volcanic National Park area, including Lassen itself, the Caribou and Thousand Lakes Wildernesses, Hat Creek Valley, and McArthur-Burney Falls State Park.

While the book covers its main focus - hiking trails - more than adequately, it also includes more than one hundred pages about the natural history of the area, road logs for driving in the National Park, descriptions of nature trails, and a decent, removable map of the area. Although the main text is somewhat dated (1981), a helpful six-page update from 1999 is included. All this information does make the book a little bulky for hiking or backpacking, so photocopy the pages you'll need before you hit the trail. (And remember that big guidebooks with lots of information are better than those that don't have enough!)

The only criticism I have to offer is that Schaffer tends to ramble off-track in some of his trail descriptions, but this is a minor complaint. All in all, a good, comprehensive guidebook to the area.

The best value in hiking books.......1999-09-04

The Lassen book is great with good trail descriptons. I recomend Schaffer's books to any one who enjoys hikeing. Most of his books come with a map.

Mountain Harmonies: Walking the Western Wildernesses

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Harmonies for all of us
Memories rekindled
Trailside Adventures

Mountain Harmonies: Walking the Western Wildernesses
Howard L. Smith
Manufacturer: University of New Mexico Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0826331440

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Get out of town and out of your car; pay attention to the natural world around you. The experience can be unforgettable. That simple message is the theme of this love letter to the wild American West. Howard L. SmithÂ's enthusiastic accounts of his trailside adventures will make you want to take the day off and enjoy your own harmony with the wilderness.

Most of the experiences Smith shares took place in New Mexico and Colorado, with some in Wyoming, Montana, and the Pacific Northwest. Some happened deep within wilderness areas, but most unfolded near easily accessible trails and campsites. One need not be in good physical condition to follow in SmithÂ's footsteps. Light walking or mobility through use of a wheelchair are the only requirements.

Although Mountain Harmonies is not a guidebook, it suggests enticing possibilities for expeditions and road trips. Give it to friends to show them how easy it is to enjoy the outdoors. Use it to plan your next weekend trip. Read it afterward to recall the magic of the wilderness and the creatures that inhabit it.

Howard L. SmithÂ's enthusiastic accounts of his trailside adventures will make you want to take the day off and enjoy your own harmony with the wilderness.

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Harmonies for all of us.......2004-05-25

What a delightful read. Although I am not a hiker, I enjoy being an armchair explorer and Smith's book brings nature close to hand. The unique and insightful perspectives on hiking makes one believe they are also experiencing his awe of the wilderness. Although many books have been written about nature, Smith is able to see and share the unique in what others would describe as common. His encounters with wild animals are related to the reader in such a way as to impact on all your senses. His book also exposes the reader to the Native American culture in the Southwest, including new vocabulary and traditions. One of the most interesting aspects of Smith's book, for an armchair explorer, is the accessibility of his experiences rather than the exotic, available to the few. It feels as though I could experience everything he has by following in his footsteps.

Throughout Smith's book, there is an underlying theme of camaraderie, showing nature can be shared with others and yet he is able find moments of solitude at the same time. If you wish to explore nature in the Southwest, there is no better guide than Smith. His writing style is very conversational and filled with images you can recreate very easily in your own mind. For those of us who are not ardent hikers, this is a great way to have a very memorable vicarious experience with nature. Do yourself a favor, take some time from your busy schedule and enjoy the outdoors through the eyes of a marvelous writer.

Memories rekindled.......2004-04-07

Growing up I traveled frequently to the West and Southwest with my parents (a geologist and an anthropologist) on trips to complete field work. Mountain Harmonies captures the wonderful spirit of the West that I came to know on those many forays. The many fine stories in this book brought back fond memories of those trips with my parents. Of all the rales I really enjoyed the encounters with grizzly and black bears because for me they symbolize natures purity. This is an engaging and enjoyable book.

Trailside Adventures.......2004-04-02

A sunset, moonrise, early morning at Pine River, a snow-covered
trail to Summerland, rambling along rainforest paths, view
Emerald Lake, places with a magic all their own.
These are true adventures, unforgettable beauty, nature.
Follow as Smith travles the seldon-used trails, experience
Mountain Harmonies.

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The only YMCA/Scuba-sanctioned guide to the wonders of the underwater world. Whether it's the balmy waters of a tropical coral reef, a wreck in Lake Michigan, the kelp forests of Monterey Bay, the icy waters of the North Sea, or the caves of a Florida spring, scuba diving is a way to explore the world beneath the surface. Trailside Scuba Diving is a comprehensive diving guide that includes all the information divers need to get started on this exciting sport. It reviews the information standard in all certification courses, with chapters on gear, diving planning, safety and first aid, the science of diving and how it affects the human body, diving techniques, the underwater environment, and using dive tables and computers. It also introduces divers to new opportunities and skills such as underwater photography, navigation, wreck diving, night diving, and cold-water diving.

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SCUBA newbie rates this one highly.......2001-01-23

I checked out several books targeting beginners. This looks like a keeper. This book is the only one sanctioned by the YMCA for its classes.

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Why buy what you can get for free!?

Excellent Information and Presentation BUT Needs To Be Updated!

If Your GPS Broke, Would You Be Able To Find Your Way?

BEST BOOK!

Most important for Survival

US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76
Department of Defense
Manufacturer: Department of the Army
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Rayovac SPHLTLED 3-in-1 LED Head-Lite

ASIN: 0967512395

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Why buy what you can get for free!?.......2007-07-03

I would recommend, as another poster has, to download this book for free just by using google and inserting Fm 21-76, then print in out. Don't waste your money.

Excellent Information and Presentation BUT Needs To Be Updated!.......2007-07-01

This book is very interesting. I started out planning to give it a quick look and ended up reading it almost cover to cover. It contains a lot of very useful information; however, it has a 1970's copyright date and some of the information seems to be outdated. For instance, with respect to snake bites, it still recommends cutting the bite to suck out the venom and applying a tourniquet. Most authorities now indicate that these practices are not only no longer recommended but are actually now considered to be the cause of most of the serious injuries (at least from the venomous snakes in my area).

With a simple update to insure that all information reflects current knowledge, I would feel comfortable giving this book 5 stars and recommending it to everyone. That said, it is still chock full of valuable and potentially life saving information and at the price, it is still a good investment.

If Your GPS Broke, Would You Be Able To Find Your Way?.......2007-06-10

This manual is very extensive. Its range of topics include survival medicine, to creating emergency shelter in the field, to foretelling weather and how to find direction. It includes full color images of poisonous snakes and edible as well as poisonous plants to avoid.

While I haven't been in situations that tested virtually most of these methods, as many are geared toward survival in extreme circumstances, I always take this with me when I hike. I have, however, needed the info on tying knots, have used the pictures to identify snakes, and I often peruse the descriptions of first aid to keep familiar with it.

---*** THE BOTTOM LINE ***---

If you are someone who regularly spends time outdoors, even if it's just a dayhike or camping close to other people, you should really have this book that could help in many situations.

BEST BOOK!.......2007-05-30

This is by far the best book I have seen on this topic. It covers all necessary areas without being too wordy. Don't go camping without it!

Most important for Survival.......2007-04-22

As you can tell from the reviews, this book is a must for anyone who never have thought of what it takes to survive away from societal businesses.

How do you get water when water sources are polluted?

How long will you survive without water?

Prepare for accidents, because they will happen, more often than not.

And, more importantly, you may never know when you'll need to have this highly important manual to rely on.

Buy it, and read it, don't let it sit there without first becoming familiar to it's content. Don't wait until its absolutely necessary to use it first. It just may be a situation that you don't have time or much energy left to absorb the knowledge it contains.

Us Army Survival Manual - Reprint Of The Department Of The Army Field Manual, Fm 21-76

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Us Army Survival Manual - Reprint Of The Department Of The Army Field Manual, Fm 21-76
Department Of The Army
Manufacturer: Dorset Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TKRZOU

US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 , Illustrated

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US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 , Illustrated
Department of Defense , The United States Army , and Us Army
Manufacturer: www.bnpublishing.com
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9562914488

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The US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 is a good basic guide, standard reading for our troops, and unlike some survival manuals, it is fairly well written and organized.

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When It Pours, He Reigns: Overcoming Life's Storms
Holly Wagner
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0785264493

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The seas were stormy and perilous as the Apostle Paul, a prisoner, and his fellow passengers headed toward Rome. Tales of their horrifying voyage-and the specific actions they took in order to survive-are the basis for this modern-day "storm survival guide" by Holly Wagner. In her trademark witty style, Holly uses Scripture passages and her own life experiences to deliver humorous yet poignant principles for facing any crisis life throws at you. Chapters include:

Put Your Braces On!
See the Hope…Give the Hope
Lighten Your Load
Put Down Anchors
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(RAW Rating: 4.5) - It's All About Me
ONCE A BRAT, ALWAYS A BRAT!!!
What Storm wants is what Storm gets
FIRST TIME OUT
Dynamic Effort!

Reign Storm
Deanna Michelle Smith
Manufacturer: Annade Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Storm is a beautiful, intelligent young lady and has just about everything a teenage girl would ever want and more. She has the perfect boyfriend, goes to the best school and drives a great car. Storm reigns over all. Thinking her looks will take her to unbelievable heights, the young girl never imagined her fine chocolate frame would leave her in the gutter.

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(RAW Rating: 4.5) - It's All About Me.......2006-02-14

REIGN STORM by Deanna Michelle Smith is the story of Storm, a beautiful high school student who thinks the world revolves around her. Not only is she beautiful but she drives a nice car, wears expensive clothes, attends the best school, has the perfect boyfriend and gets everything she wants because her parents spoil her abundantly. Storm believes her beauty is the key to success, and even though her best friend tries to tell her beauty is only skin deep, it falls on deaf ears. She is so caught up in glamour and materialism she ends up in a situation that is not only detrimental to her well-being, but is sure to affect those she loves in a disastrous way.

REIGN STORM is a wonderfully written book that touches on innocence, heartbreak and revenge. It teaches young girls a lesson that there is more to life than looks and money. There is also a lesson for parents to not spoil their children with whatever their heart desires, or the person they become in their adult life will be unhappy, selfish and shallow. The characters were very well-developed so much so that you could not only visualize Storm, but also her parents. I could almost contemplate their moves. Smith did an excellent job writing a novel that not only kept my attention, but had a surprise twist at the end. Smith's debut novel is sure to be a winner among both young girls and older women.

Reviewed by Eraina B. Tinnin
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

ONCE A BRAT, ALWAYS A BRAT!!!.......2005-06-30

Storm Peterson was spoiled from the moment she was conceived. The only daughter in a family of five- it's either Storm's way or no way until she meets a famous R&B singer who only wants one thing - to get into those cute little panties of hers. Left scorned by his - love `em and leave `em antics- Storm sets out to avenge herself, but not only puts herself in jeopardy- because he is not the one to be played with - but her entire family as well. Ms. Smith has created an awesome story with believable characters, circumstances and situations that is most engaging from the first sentence. Excellent job done and best wishes for a successful writing career.

Sheila Peele-Miller
Author - Painted Picture

What Storm wants is what Storm gets.......2004-10-19

Storm Peterson soon finds out the hard way that beauty is only skin deep. Blessed with attractive features and well to do parents who overcompensate her accomplishments with expensive gifts, Storm is certain no one can deny her charm. She sets her sights on becoming the girl on the arm of her favorite male singer, Mr. R&B. But Mr. R&B sends Storm on a dangerous ride she isn't ready for. After a single visit to Mr. R&B's mansion, Storm becomes involved in a deadly game she doesn't know how to play.

Reign Storm is a must read for young adult females.

Deanna Michelle Smith has written an exciting but cautionary tale.

FIRST TIME OUT.......2004-09-23

THIS IS MY FIRST TIME OUT. I HOPE THAT EVERYONE ENJOYS READING ABOUT STORM'S MANY ESCAPADES. YOUNG LADIES LEARN FROM HER LESSONS AND NOT FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES. DON'T BE FOOLED AND LURED TO SELF DESTRUCTION BECAUSE OF SOCIETY'S MISREPRESENTED GLAMOUR. EVERYTHING THAT GLITTERS, AIN'T GOLD. PLEASE BELIEVE!

Dynamic Effort!.......2004-09-19

I recently assisted with the edits on "Reign Storm". It is an amazing story of naivete, lost love and revenge. The young protagonist, Storm, is in control of all that she surveys...or so she believes. Reign Storm is the story of a girl who has everything, wants more than she can handle, and how her plot for revenge and her quest for controlling her family and her boyfriend crumble before her. It is a sexy, sensual novel that was difficult to put down.

Deanna Smith writes with a unique urban flavor, painting a canvas that highlights urban sophistication, trust, loyalty, love and betrayal. Readers will be engrossed with her flair from the first page to the last.

There should definitely be a sequel to Reign Storm. Best Wishes to you, Deanna.

The storm and its portents: Scenes from the reign of Louis XVI

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The storm and its portents: Scenes from the reign of Louis XVI
T. L Phipson
Manufacturer: R. Bentley and son
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Binding: Unknown Binding

Six a Cappella Choruses, Op. 16, Nos. 1-6: Alone in the North, Bacchanalian Song, an Old Song, Moon Floats, Last Fleeting Cloud of the Storm & O Sov'reign of My Days, Kalmus Edition

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Six a Cappella Choruses, Op. 16, Nos. 1-6: Alone in the North, Bacchanalian Song, an Old Song, Moon Floats, Last Fleeting Cloud of the Storm & O Sov'reign of My Days, Kalmus Edition

Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Company
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