Sierra Summits
A Guide to Fifty Peak Experiences in California's Range of Light
Published on 1. March 2019
272 pages
978-1-4930-3645-5 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks.
Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don't want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a gorgeous summit. Sierra Summits provides detailed descriptions, must-have information, and area history to fifty of the best peaks in the "Range of Light", all of which can be hiked in a single day and without technical gear!
- Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak.
- Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California.
- Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak and experience a scenic wonderland you won't ever forget.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
110 Color Photos, 56 Maps
File size
56,34 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4930-3645-5 (9781493036455)
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Person
Matt Johanson has hiked, climbed, and skied the Sierra Nevada his whole life. He writes about the outdoors for various publications and teaches social studies and journalism at Castro Valley High School. Matt lives in Castro Valley, California.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction to the Sierra Nevada
- Geology
- Weather
- Flora and Fauna
- Restrictions and Regulations
- Using this Guide
- Peak Finder
- Lake Tahoe
- 1. Lovers Leap
- 2. Martis Peak
- 3. Eureka Peak
- 4. Mount Rose
- 5. Castle Peak
- 6. Sierra Buttes
- 7. Freel Peak
- 8. Ralston Peak
- 9. Mount Tallac
- 10. Pyramid Peak
- Bonus Peaks near Lake Tahoe
- Central Sierra
- 11. Ebbetts Peak
- 12. Folger Peak
- 13. Elephants Back
- 14. Pinecrest Peak
- 15. Thunder Mountain
- 16. Mount Reba
- 17. Red Lake Peak
- 18. Sonora Peak
- 19. Dardanelles West
- 20. Round Top
- Bonus Peaks in the Central Sierra
- Yosemite National Park
- 21. Sentinel Dome
- 22. Fresno Dome
- 23. Lembert Dome
- 24. Gaylor Peak
- 25. North Dome
- 26. Mount Hoffmann
- 27. Clouds Rest
- 28. El Capitan
- 29. Eagle Peak
- 30. Half Dome
- Bonus Peaks in Yosemite
- Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
- 31. Buck Rock
- 32. Buena Vista Peak
- 33. Moro Rock
- 34. Big Baldy
- 35. Mitchell Peak
- 36. The Watchtower
- 37. Panther Peak
- 38. Lookout Peak
- 39. Alta Peak
- 40. Sawtooth Peak
- Bonus Peaks in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
- Eastern Sierra
- 41. Reversed Peak
- 42. Mammoth Mountain
- 43. Trail Peak
- 44. Mount Starr
- 45. Mount Dana
- 46. Mount Conness
- 47. Hurd Peak
- 48. Lone Pine Peak
- 49. Mount Gould
- 50. Mount Whitney
- Bonus Peaks in the Eastern Sierra
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
