Alpine Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Ski, Bike, Pack, Paddle, Fish in the Alpine Sierra from Yosemite to Tahoe

A new edition of this classic book has been published in 2004. It is completely revised and updated, containing 48 new pages, more than 100 new photographs, dozens of new hikes in Tahoe and Yosemite and a new section for kids and families: see ALPINE SIERRA TRAILBLAZER: WHERE TO HIKE, SKI, BIKE, FISH DRIVE FROM TAHOE TO YOSEMITE,isbn 0967007265.

From the south Tahoe Basin through Hope Valley and Markleeville to Sonora and Yosemite, Alpine Trailblazer leads you to trailheads for hiking, skiing, biking, fishing and more, and identifies the best spots for every activity, weather, and time of year. Some 40 photographs and 7 maps illustrate the text. Alpine Trailblazer also contains six historical driving tours, horseback trailheads, swimming holes, and places to view fall color and wildflowers. Among the appendices are campgrounds, outfitters, and accommodations, as well as backcountry recipes, flora and fauna, and hiking advice.