60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City by Greg Witt

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City by Greg Witt

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City is the only guidebook that pinpoints the most exceptional hikes in the area. It contains meticulous trail descriptions that range from comfortable strolls for families to difficult treks for those looking for a challenging workout. Extensive key-at-a-glance information makes it easier to choose a hike based on length, difficulty, or scenery. A helpful list of hikes in the front of the book highlights those with special interests — best hikes for children, scenic hikes, hikes good for wildlife viewing, best hikes for runners, and more. Each hike report includes commentary on trailside geology, flowers, and wildlife. Historical notes provide fascinating details about early miners, trailblazers, the Pony Express, and Mormon pioneers. Whether lacing up boots, stepping into sneakers or strapping on snowshoes, Salt Lake City is a premier destination for outdoor adventure.

Greg Witt's travels have taken him to every continent except Antarctica. He's conducted mountaineering excursions in the Alps and Andes, as well as paddling wild rivers throughout the Americas. He's led archaeological expeditions across the dry Arabian Peninsula and dropped teams of adventurers into golden slot canyons. He's also trudged through deep forests in Africa, Central America, and Asia. His love of adventure has always been centered on sharing his adventures with others. Greg had an early career in human resources management after earning degrees from the University of California and Brigham Young University; however, he likes high adventure to high-rise, so he switched his wingtips for hiking boots decades ago and has never looked back.

Greg walks more miles than he drives some weeks, which means he wears out his boots faster than his tires. He's walked across the Grand Canyon more than a dozen times, climbed Colorado's three highest peaks in three days, and treks more than 700 miles and accumulates about 100,000 vertical feet of elevation each summer as a guide in the Alps--the equivalent of climbing Everest nine times. He now takes readers on some of the world's most beautiful walks and thrilling outdoor excursions. He arrives prepared to talk about the geology, history, archaeology, weather patterns, culture, and flora and fauna of the fascinating places he enjoys visiting.

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City and 50 Greatest Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks are two of his other books. Greg's investigation and exploration are still revealing new information. If you decide to accompany him, you can expect a fantastic adventure full of surprises.

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ISBN 13	9780897329569
ISBN 10	0897329562
Title	60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City
Author	Greg Witt
Series	60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Salt Lake City: Includ
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
Year published	2008-05-01
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.