{"product_id":"hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-northern-california-section-hiking-from-tuolumne-meadows-to-donomore-pass-9781594858789","title":"Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California: Section Hiking from Tuolumne Meadows to Donomore Pass","description":"\u003cb\u003e2018 Banff Mountain Book Competition Category Finalist in Guidebooks\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe final two (of four) volumes for the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-color photos, maps, elevation profiles, charts, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDream books--and precious gifts--for trail lovers everywhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e From the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West come the latest volumes in this new, unparalleled series of guidebooks to the region's most famous trail.\u003cbr\u003e The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail meanders north from California's border with Mexico to the entrance of Manning Provincial Park in British Columbia, on the Washington State-Canada border. It's a rigorous trail that has evolved since its earliest envisioning in 1926 to encompass approximately 2,650 miles of rich and varied terrain, traveling through some of the West Coast's most beautiful country. It inspires hikers of all ages and abilities to imagine the ultimate wilderness journey.\u003cbr\u003e The Southern California and Northern California guides of \u003ci\u003eHiking the Pacific Crest Trail\u003c\/i\u003e complete the four-volume set written for hikers planning to just tackle the trail sections in their nearby region, those who will chip away at pieces of the whole trail over a lifetime, or trekkers who set out in the SoCal desert and charge all the way to Canada. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These are lushly attractive guidebooks--good reads and gorgeous to page through to boot--but they also offer invaluable hiking beta. Each volume focuses on section-by-section routes in each state (or region), and provides important details to help hikers plan and organize multi-night backpacks. Here's what's included with each expertly written guidebook: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrail sections that promote 4- to 10-night trips\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmaller section legs allowing for easier planning and trail-time management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed camp-to-camp route descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-understand route maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear references to the PCT's established system of section letters, designating trail segments from south to north, Mexico to Canada, so hikers can easily cross reference other trail resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails on specific campsites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMost reliable water sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to and from various trail sections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfo on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlternate routes and connecting trails\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey wilderness sights along the way\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggested itineraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Unlike other PCT guidebooks, this series focuses on section hikers, who make up the vast majority of adventurers on the trail. Only a handful of folks complete a thru-hike of the trail in one trip, but the trail's popularity continues to grow. In 2015, long-distance hikers and horseback riders from all 50 states and 34 countries were issued permits to vacation on parts of the PCT. It is one of the seminal bucket list items for outdoor lovers, whether that means completing just your own state . . . and then the next . . . and then the next . . . or as far as your dreams will take you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKramer, Philip:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Philip Kramer is a Seattle-based adventure and travel photographer. Born in Olympia, WA, and raised in nearby Montesano, WA, he began photographing rural landscapes around his home as a teenager. After receiving an AFA in Photography from Everett Community College in 2002, he moved to Seattle and began assisting acclaimed nature photographer Art Wolfe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kramer opened his own photography business in 2006 and began shooting stock imagery for Getty Images. His credits include NationalGeographic.com, Ranger Rick, Sunset, and Lonely Planet, and his work has been featured in advertising campaigns from Sony to Lexus to the Royal Bank of Scotland. His current work focuses on outdoor sports including backpacking, surfing, trail running, and backcountry ski touring. Learn more about his photography work at www.philipkramer.com. As a traveler and outdoor enthusiast, Kramer has adventured in over thirty countries on six continents. He is especially interested in long-distance self-propelled travel, and in 2013 completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile footpath stretching from Mexico to Canada.","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567019823378,"sku":"9781594858789","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f439ed08-7dcb-4e4c-8748-25158bbfd01f.jpg?v=1731906422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-northern-california-section-hiking-from-tuolumne-meadows-to-donomore-pass-9781594858789","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}