Frommers Best Hiking in British Columbia intended for people for whom a good hike is an integral part of their vacation plans. It highlights the best-of-the-best of British Columbias many hiking choices, focusing on accessible day hikes for a variety of abilities, plus some of the provinces most popular multi-day options. The book will follow Frommers usual highly organized approach: clear, thorough instructions on how to prepare for their trip; detailed breakdowns of the hikes themselves with easy-to-understand route instructions; star ratings and reasons to go; and lots of maps. In addition, the book will provide accommodation and dining options geared to the outdoor enthusiast; GPS directions for trailheads and route wayfinding; a full-color naturalists guide for wildlife identification. In addition to the hikes themselves, each chapter will contain: hike index, trailhead map, 1-2 page write-up on the unique characteristics of the area, and an accommodation and dining guide. Table of Contents The Best of B.C. (best easy day hikes, most challenging, most scenic, best with kids, etc.) Planning Your Trip (what to pack, hiking safety, backcountry skills, minimizing your environmental impact, GPS/map & compass primer) Suggested Itineraries Day hikes in and around Vancouver Whistler and the Sunshine Coast Vancouver Island Okanagan Valley Revelstoke and the Kootenays Cariboo Country &Thompson River Valley Northern British Columbia Appendix: Useful resources - Area clubs, TransCanada Trail info., useful links, hiking checklist Index
- ISBN: 978-0-470-15990-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 28/05/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés