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🧭 How This Product Was Evaluated
- 👣 Comfort and usability for typical hikes
- 🧱 Materials and build quality for repeated outdoor use
- ⚖️ Value compared with similar products in the same category
- 🎒 Fit for beginner and casual hikers
🎯 Who This Is Best For
- 🧑🦯 Beginner hikers and casual outdoor users
- 🌲 Day hikes, light trails, and weekend trips
- 💵 Buyers prioritizing practical value
- 🗺️ General use in parks, trails, and travel hikes
⚙️ Product Overview
🌟 Pros & Cons
- 🙂 Comfortable for most beginner hiking needs
- ⚖️ Balanced feature-to-price ratio
- 🧩 Easy to use with minimal setup
- 🧭 Versatile for different trail conditions
- 🏔️ Advanced users may want higher-end features
- 📏 Performance depends on correct size/fit
📝 Product Details
The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a don’t-miss collection of the most enthralling locales around the world for hiking experts and beginners alike.
Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture.
Whether it’s climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, there’s a memorable hike at everyone’s level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.
Featured destinations include:
– Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska
– Southern Patagonia in Argentina/Chile
– Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan
– Yosemite National Park in California
– Baxter State Park in Maine
– Glacier National Park in Montana
– Milford Track in New Zealand
– The Haute Route in Switzerland
– Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
– Kangshung Valley in Tibet
Books in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life—whether they’re planning their next trip or dreaming from their armchair.
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Publisher : Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Publication date : October 1, 2010
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 158479853X
ISBN-13 : 978-1584798538
Item Weight : 1.9 pounds
Dimensions : 7.3 x 1 x 8.3 inches
Part of series : Fifty Places
Best Sellers Rank: #359,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #240 in Parks & Campgrounds Travel Reference (Books) #746 in Hiking & Camping Excursion Guides (Books)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. It’s designed to be easy to use and practical for people new to hiking.
What type of hiking is it best for?
Day hikes, light trails, and casual outdoor activities.
Is this good value for money?
It offers a balanced mix of features and price compared with similar products.
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