50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0898866561 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 239 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The appendix includes a list of California's highest peaks. Historical anecdotes about each region round out the guide for an entertaining and informative read. Each trip description includes a complete narrative of the ascent and descent plus information on trip highlights, trip duration, level of difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, and access. 50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California offers some of the finest ski and snowboard descents in California, ranging over a 550-mile span from the Cascade Range in the north to the Sierra Nevada in the south. This is the most complete information available in one volume, featuring the widest selection of premier ski mountaineering and snowboard routes in California. Grouped into nine geographical regions, these summits represent the best of the best-from well-known destinations to more remote areas to a sampling of the highest peaks. Trips range from a half day to seven days, and while all can be completed on either snowboard or skis, the author makes specific recommendations for the best snowboard descents. With
T. Triche said This book is a fantastic resource, made better by its fair price.. If you are serious about skiing in California's backcountry, you may already have John Moynier's book, or even Dan Mingori & Nate Greenberg's book on the same topic. Both of those are also excellent, and while there is some overlap in terms of coverage, the overlap is surprisingly small.Ritchins' book is terrific for people who want to plan a long tour and really enjoy the process of stomping around the backcountry, whi. 50 Classic Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Sh A Customer The most comprehensive guide available for anyone interested in skiing the best of the California peaks. This book will seduce the timid into a world of adventure and outdoor recreation previously thought to be for the "Big Boys" only. The experienced skier and snowboarder will appreciate the breadth of information available in one source. You'll scrunch this one into your backpack along with your topo map. Mr. Richins'. A Customer said A must for the backcountry enthusiast. If you are planning a winter/spring backcountry trip and want accurate, detailed information on routes, terrain, and level of difficulty for some of the best skiing/snowboarding terrain in California than this is the perfect book. The book is well organized, clearly written and beautifully illustrated. Everytime I pick up the book I find myself mentally planning new trips and plotting descent routes on the photographs.
He lives in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Sacramento, California. Paul Richins has a long and impressive resume as a hiker, climber, and ski mountaineer; he maintains the Backcountry Resource Center online. He is the author of 50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California, Mount Whitney: T
"Jam-packed with superb black-and-white photos and uncluttered maps, this book is a great choice for those visiting the area with limited time." --Back Country Magazine