{"product_id":"alpine-lakes-wilderness-the-complete-hiking-guide-9781680510775","title":"Alpine Lakes Wilderness: The Complete Hiking Guide","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e100 hikes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, including the newly protected Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix of day hikes and classic backpacking routes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStunning, oversized full-color guide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The lush Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington's Central Cascades contains a plethora of trails, rugged glacier-carved mountains, and more than 700 sparkling alpine lakes and ponds. Accessed via nearly 50 trailheads, more than 600 miles of trails offer hikers leisurely strolls along wooded creeks, climbs up mountain passes, or lunch spots next to glassy tarns. It is one of the most popular and beloved places for hikers in this region. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The all-new guide, \u003ci\u003eAlpine Lakes Wilderness\u003c\/i\u003e, features a wide range of hikes that vary in difficulty, geography, and theme so that hikers of any age and skill level will find trails that fit their taste. Easy to use, the guide includes details on overnight permits, car-camping options near wilderness access points, detailed maps, elevation gain\/ loss, and turn-by-turn mileage and directions. Interesting historical background and natural history round out the trail descriptions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarnes, Nathan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eNathan and Jeremy Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e founded the popular website and blog hikingwithmybrother.com in 2009 as a resource for hikers. Nathan graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in history and political science and later returned to the UW School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor. Jeremy also graduated from the UW with a degree in industrial engineering. They both live in West Seattle. Learn more at www.hikingwithmybrother.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarnes, Jeremy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eNathan and Jeremy Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e founded the popular website and blog hikingwithmybrother.com in 2009 as a resource for hikers. Nathan graduated from the University of Washington with an undergraduate degree in history and political science and later returned to the UW School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor. Jeremy also graduated from the UW with a degree in industrial engineering. They both live in West Seattle. Learn more at www.hikingwithmybrother.com.\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625611530514,"sku":"9781680510775","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eba820dc-7490-482b-9f43-4f40b5006c40.jpg?v=1732633444","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alpine-lakes-wilderness-the-complete-hiking-guide-9781680510775","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}