Hiking the Green Mountains: A Guide To 35 Of The Region's Best Hiking Adventures (Regional Hiking Series) - Softcover

Ballard, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762745223 ISBN 13: 9780762745227

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2009

Synopsis

Whether to take in a 360-degree view mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this book takes readers to thirty-five of the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the Green Mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Green Mountains of Vermont, which extend 250 miles from the Canadian border to the Berkshires, comprise a true hiker's paradise. Hiking the Green Mountains describes thirty-five of this region's greatest and most varied hikes―from the boulder pile at White Rocks Ice Beds and the sheer cliffs of Mount Pisgah over Lake Willoughby, to the best routes on the Long Trail and Vermont's section of the Appalachian Trail.
Whether you want to take in a 360-degree mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this comprehensive guide is your all-in-one reference to Vermont's finest backcountry destinations. Look inside to find:
· Hikes suited to every ability
· Directions to the trailheads
· Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues
· GPS-compatible trail maps
· Difficulty ratings and average hiking times
· Information on contacts, special attractions, and canine compatibility

About the Author:

Lisa Densmore has spent most of her life on trail. She grew up hiking in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks in part to stay fit for alpine ski racing. She got her first introduction to the Green Mountains in Vermont in 1979, as a student at Stratton Mountain School, where as a member of the U.S. Ski Team and later a pro ski racer, she hiked throughout the Green Mountains during the off-season. The mountains in both Vermont and New Hampshire were her training ground at Dartmouth College, where she became a lifetime member of the Dartmouth Outing Club. Now a 20-year resident of Hanover, New Hampshire, she is perfectly located on the Vermont - New Hampshire border for hiking in either state. As a result, she has hiked most of the peaks in the Green Mountains, at first for fun and then professionally as multi-media journalist. It is Lisa's television work that has made her a recognized authority on hiking and backpacking, particularly in New England. She has written, produced and hosted numerous shows and feature segments, including "Tricks of the Trail" (RSN) which won an International Teddy Award for "best instruction program devoted to the outdoors", and for "Gear Guide" (OLN) which won two Telly Awards. She is currently involved with two shows on PBS. As host of "Windows to the Wild", Lisa takes viewers on adventures where they can enjoy the scenic beauty of a particular wilderness area while learning about its natural history, flora and fauna. Lisa is also the co-host and field producer for "Wildlife Journal" for which she has received three Emmys©! On "Wildlife Journal", Lisa introduces viewers to various backcountry activities - including hiking and camping - with an emphasis on safety and conservation. Lisa is also an accomplished freelance writer and a nationally recognized nature photographer whose articles and images on hiking and camping have appeared in magazines as diverse as "Vermont Life", "Vermont Sports", "Backpacker" and "Women in the Outdoors". She has published literally hundreds of articles over the last two decades. She is also the author of three books, "Ski Faster" (McGraw-Hill, 2000), "Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire & Vermont" (The Mountaineers Books, 2006), and "50 Most Scenic Hikes in New Hampshire (Huntington Graphics, to be released in Fall 2007).

About this edition

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0762745223
• ISBN 13: 9780762745227
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176