Highly Recommend for hikers and non-hikers
359562
This is a great book because it has something for everyone.  I am a hiker so I could appreciate the stories of trails and some of the things that can go wrong when you brave the elements.  I am also a non-fiction reader because I like to read real stories about real people and this definitely fits that description.  Nancy and Pat are regular folks who set out to attain some personal goals and by sharing their stories are an inspiration to the rest of us.  They describe themselves as middle aged and non-athletic and yet have achieved some remarkable heights (pun intended) with sheer determination.  If those elements aren't enough to make you want to read, at least review it for the photos.  You may never climb in the White Mountains so here is an opportunity to see them from their summits, up their trails and in all 4 seasons.  And, who knows?  You might be inspired to take to the trails, too!
1947176
Awesome book written by a fellow hiker that lives in my area.  He not only created detailed descriptions of each hike, but great maps of each hike are also included in the book.
Bonus: go to Matt's website and download .gpx tracks for the hikes!  he's got GPS tracks available for download for each one.  Great book.
1876542
I picked this book up at a Ramsey Outdoor store in New Jersey.  It was the only Utah book they had.  Pretty sad statement since Utah has some of the best hiking on the planet.  Anyway, I was reluctant to buy a hiking book until I could flip through it and see if it covered what I needed it too.  At first glance, I almost put it back.  It did not have elevations or GPS coordinates and the distance information was rounded not exact.  Then I started reading it and looking at the maps.  What I realized was this was a book that purposely ommitted the gory details to simplify the process.  The maps (and there are a lot of them) are handdrawn and include easy to follow symbols.  The descriptions on each hike are short and easy to digest.  I found myself using it to learn more about the hikes and which ones I would be interested in.  There are also lots of B&W photos with 2 sections of color panels.  The best part of this book is that it focus' on the four corners area (Utah, Arizona, New Mexico & Colorado) and has a lot to offer those interested in rock art and ruins.  It is a very easy read and it will be one of the books that makes the cut in my luggage when I go out to Utah in August.  A great big thank you to Ms. Hinchman for writing a hiking book for the rest of us.
3212254
Fantastic book of tips. So many things I hadn't thought of that make a lot of sense after reading this. I can guarantee I will get a lot more enjoyment out of my hiking going forward.
44576
I'm not much for reading, but I love the outdoors and food. And if I can read something that adds to the enjoyment of both, I usually drop my "hate reading" attitude and suck it up. This was a pleasure to read, full of quick witted humor and tasty recepies (I've already tried a couple), and it makes me want to get out on the trail so I can wow my fellow hikers!

A great addition to my kitchen library of "cook books" as well as my pile of backpacking gear! Great pictures of what the food should look like (no doubt taken by the "co-host Josh") and recepies that make my mouth water and tummy grumble (thanks to Heather). Thank you for another great resource, and for taking the monotony out of backpacking food!
676412
Great book! Was given to me as a gift and have hiked about half of the book so far.  Easy to follow instructions for the hike, with some good insights.  Also gives GPS coordinates to hike entrance, which a lot of books do not.  Highly recommended.
3221804
I'd have given this 5 stars IF there had been more hikes on the eastern side of the state and better maps.  However, that said, more than any other book that isn't specifically about Eastern WA, this book has plenty for everybody.

One down side, as I mentioned earlier, were the lack of good maps.  Again, taking into consideration that there's 400 hikes in this book, I'll let that slide and use my computer to "see" where I need to be and scope out the area.

I'm happy to see several of the hikes I've taken listed in here.  Honestly, my wife was rather thrilled about it too since one family backpacking trip we took last summer was one of the author's listed favorites.  Nice job, Mr. Leonard.  I've already been extolling the virtues of your book to other hikers.
3999333
I'm very happy with these boots!! I've been an occasional hiker for a few years now but have never invested in good boots. After a couple of hikes where I ended up with blisters, frozen toes, minor twisted ankles, wet socks, etc, my boyfriend got me these boots. I'm hesitant to spend money on fancy gear, but these really make a difference on hikes. They have exceptional grip-- no more slipping and sliding down hills! The ankle support makes me feel really secure. I'm so much braver now with rock scrambles, steep climbs, etc. I haven't had the chance to test the waterproofness too much, but I imagine they will be just fine based on the single-insert design where the tongue is part of the interior (no crease where water can seep down at the tongue of the boot). I wear a size 5 in flats/sandals, a 5 1/2 in heels/wedges/bulkier shoes, and a 6 in tennis shoes/boots. I decided on a 6 when I tried them on at REI, but I ultimately bought online. The size is great! Plenty of room for my toes but no sliding around. My feet are slightly wide so many shoes are too tight, but these work perfectly even with thick hiking socks. Definitely a solid boot!
2977238
I would highly recommend this guide. It is very accurate and has all the maps that you will need to hike these specific trails. The book contains a small number of trails compared to the actual number of trails in the park, but you would need an encyclopedia size book to cover them all anyway. I can't imagine you would have enough time to hike them all in one trip anyway. I have worked in the park for two consecutive summers (12 weeks at a time) and I have enjoyed several of the trails listed in this book and I wish I would have had it along the first time. Gives you information on getting to the trail-head location, the length and difficulty of the hike, some tips and suggestions, and then a history of the area. Really a must have if you are going to the hiking. The size and weight are great too.
1460585
This is a fantastic book! I'm visiting Asheville for the first time and wanted to do some hiking so I bought this book. I've done 6 of the hikes so far, and they all have wonderful directions.  I've never taken a wrong turn and have never been uncertain where to go, on the trail or getting to it. Of course, I also carry a map and check the routes on it beforehand and along the way. Everything in the book is very clear and matches up to the maps, so it's been really easy to know where to go. I don't hike with gps and don't have much experience hiking new routes using just a book (I usually will do a hike for the first time with people who have been there before), so I wasn't sure how it would go, but it's been wonderful. The loops are especially nice and I don't think I would have been able to put them together on my own using a map. I also love how the author explains some of the geology and describes the plants and animals and history of the area.  I've had this book for 12 days and I treasure it already.
406572
This book makes me want to thru-hike even more, but not in the winter!  I'm also a beginning barefoot runner so reading about their barefoot adventures is tempting me to try a little barefoot backpacking too.  Enjoyable read and adventure story, even if you aren't an AT hiker.
664550
I went on a hike and the biologist leading the hike recommended this book. It's awesome. It has all information in the same section
of the book. Rather than switching from information in the back and pictures in the front. Saves lots of time not switching back and forth.
3420819
This not only compiles many of the best hikes described in a wide variety of other sources (we own them all), it also corrects and updates for trail changes and markings, etc. Being from the venerable Mountaineers Club, it will err on the side of going for the heights, as it were, but as a portly 60-something who hikes whenever he can, one could suggest this book and its fellows are in fact life-savers. Forget diet fads: take a hike!
870966
I had only been hiking in Colorado once before, but am an experienced hiker.  This book had all the important info about each segment, parking at TH, restrictions, etc.  I also found it to be current and up-to-date.  I hiked segments 4 and 5 using this book.....I can't wait to go back to the CT.
3437321
This is a great guide and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in hiking in Oman. The maps are clear (if basic but adequate) and the hikes described very rewarding, ranging in length from 1 hour to 2 days each way.
The only complaint I might possibly have is that it only covers a rather small part of the country - adding some hikes for the Dhofar region down south for example would be great.

To avoid disappointment, be prepared that this is not a book!
It is a boxed set of a 16 pages long pamphlet entitled "Trekking Handbook" which contains general trekking info for the country, a decent country/regional map, and 12 folded individual leaflets/"cards" each describing a particular hike with a route map.
They are all printed on pretty hard, durable paper/carton and do the job fine, but quite why they were not bound into a book format is a bit of a mystery.
3364949
I am among the thousands who have hung over the railings at the rim of the Grand Canyon in awe -the breath taking views holding my attention for hours - being jostled by inconsiderate fellow tourists attempting to take photos of their companions who poured out of tour buses at what seemed like every stop.  I have often looked longingly at the trails snaking down the sides of the canyon in many locations.  I have often wondered how one could venture down these trails to more rewarding experiences.  This book answers these questions and only make me wish I had found it 50 years ago (before 5 metal joints appeared in my weary body).  There are so many apparently insignificant questions I have that are treated so well by the author.  It is more than obvious that he has spent considerable time hiking in many parts of the world and is very experienced.  He addresses many important issues and questions about hiking specifically in this area.  However his advice can apply to hiking in many other parts of the world.  I thought I was a pretty experienced traveler - but I have no where near the experience of the author.  I can only visualize the wonderful sights he has experienced.  I would only hope that he could put together a collection some of these wonderful viewings. This book is a "must" for one who desires hiking as a pastime - either briefly or as a life's passion.
3285137
My wife and I went to Kauai for the sole purpose of enjoying the island's natural beauty and intended to do a lot of hiking.  This book offers many hikes at varying degrees of difficulty and length all over the island, not just the 'hot spots'.  It also provides a lot of tips and pointers on trail conditions and what to expect in certain areas.  By the time we got to the trailhead we felt very prepared and no surprises, which is very good when heading out on a 8+ mile hike!  The descriptions are good as well as the summary key codes provided throughout the book for quick reference.  We used this book to organize our entire time on the island.  If visiting, you must see the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon!  On our next visit we will hopefully get to Alkali Swamp.  The many pictures in the book are also helpful.