Alpine Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe

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Summary: go fish
Review: This book turned out to be a handy guide to one of the quietest corners of California where the fishing can't be beat. I took it with me when fishing season opened and the snow was just melting off the highest peaks. The book distilled out the lower elevation hikes which made choosing trailheads and streams very easy. I car camped near the ghost town of Bodie and followed their day hike suggestions around the base of Tioga Pass and Mono Lake. This is a one-of-a-kind book that's alot of fun to read with amusing insights and historical lore.

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Summary: An essential guide to an overlooked area
Review: This is a wonderful guide to a part of the Sierra that attracts far less attention than Tahoe (to the north) or Yosemite (to the south), but has its own unique charms. By focusing on a relatively small area, the authors are able to achieve considerable breadth (covering the whole spectrum of outdoor recreation) without sacrificing depth (e.g., their hiking recommendations go well beyond the usual suspects). As others have noted, it is beautifully designed and very well organized. Anyone who wants a comprehensive Sierra Nevada library should buy this book.

Rating:
Summary: An essential guide to an overlooked area
Review: This is a wonderful guide to a part of the Sierra that attracts far less attention than Tahoe (to the north) or Yosemite (to the south), but has its own unique charms. By focusing on a relatively small area, the authors are able to achieve considerable breadth (covering the whole spectrum of outdoor recreation) without sacrificing depth (e.g., their hiking recommendations go well beyond the usual suspects). As others have noted, it is beautifully designed and very well organized. Anyone who wants a comprehensive Sierra Nevada library should buy this book.

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Summary: Unconvential, and well rounded
Review: We are a family of four and live at Lake Tahoe. For the past two years we've used this book for all sorts of outings. It has its own style and personality and sense of humor. The authors are local and go beyond just dryly listing trails. The maps and photos are just enough to whet the appetite and help you know what to expect. We also like it because most of the listings are reachable within two hours of our house. We're checking the hikes off one by one and now have completed a little over thirty, saving the Sonora Pass Yosemite areas for this summer. For local lore, fishing, kayaking, skiing and that extra spark that most authors aren't allowed to include, this book can't be beat.