{"product_id":"the-best-grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-hikes-9780984221370","title":"The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to date with current events, boundaries, and public land information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescriptive trail guides for 25 hikes with color photos and color maps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed natural history and archaeology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This guidebook covers the original 1.88 million acres of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument designated in 1996 to protect its natural wonders and preserve the area for scientific research. In 2017, the monument was trimmed to 1 million acres, reducing protections around some of the world's most geologically diverse landscapes. The hikes featured in this book range from family-friendly day hikes to multi-day backpacking trips that will excite the most adventurous of spirits and will educate readers about the importance of protecting public lands, visiting sensitive areas with respect, and considering low-impact recreation as a pillar of multi-use policy for enhanced conservation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSjogren, Morgan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMorgan Sjogren\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and photographer whose storytelling focuses on human powered exploration, outdoor adventures, food for athletes, and public lands. Her first book, The Best Bears Ears National Monument Hikes hit bookshelves in 2018 and was the first guidebook devoted to the original monument boundaries. Her work has been published by \u003ci\u003eREI, Runner's World, Trail Runner Magazine Patagonia, Archaeology Southwest, Sidetracked Magazine, Gear Junkie, Snowsports Industry Association (SIA)\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAdventure Pro Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile writing and running are her passions, you can also catch Morgan trying new adventures ranging from ice climbing to canyoneering and cooking up burritos over a campfire or from the back of her Jeep. Morgan is currently based in Northern Arizona, or more accurately, roaming around the southwest.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVersteeg, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMichael Versteeg\u003c\/b\u003e is a southwestern native that has spent most of his life exploring the four corners region. His life as an outdoor athlete has allowed him to travel ceaselessly around the world, setting records on both far away mountains, and local routes including his 2016 fastest known time of The Arizona Trail. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA former chemistry professor and wildlife geneticist, Versteeg has turned his passion for the natural world towards public land awareness and protecting the wild places he calls home. In 2017 he photographed the first post-monument designation guidebook to Bears Ears National Monument. He currently bases out of the cabin he built on the backside of Granite Mountain in central Arizona.","brand":"Colorado Mountain Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50719277646098,"sku":"9780984221370","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dda83ff2-abad-4b0c-a30c-70d466fb0d1a.jpg?v=1734663835","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-best-grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-hikes-9780984221370","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}