High Uintas Backcountry - Softcover

Probst, Jeffrey; Probst, Brad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0965587126 ISBN 13: 9780965587129

Publisher: Outland Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

High Uintas Backcountry is a trail guide and trip planner on the the High Uinta Mountains of Utah. These alpine mountains contain over 600 fishable lakes, and over 400 miles of streams. Stories of 99 great hikes are detailed. Each story includes a trip planner, photo, and map. The appendix includes full maps of all areas, a campground directory, and trailhead directory with directions. There are over 200 photos and maps!

About this title

From the Publisher:

Published by Outland Publishing, 122 W. 1500 N., Bountiful, UT 84010

From the Author:

The High Uintas backcountry has long been a favorite haunt for backpackers, fishermen, and horsemen alike. Recreational use is heavy in some popular areas, while other remote spots may go years between visitors. Most lakes receive only light to moderate pressure. There is a lot of wilderness to go around, and you should have little trouble finding a lake that you can call your own for a few days. Maybe you'll discover your special place - one that seems custom made just for you. This book can help you find such a place, somewhere in the High Uintas. Not only have we detailed a substantial number of fantastic hikes, but statistics have been compiled on each lake. The usage, camping, and horse feed have been ranked. Elevation, miles, acreage, depth, fish species, and spring water are specified as well. This book is meant to be a trip planner. If you have an idea of what you are searching for in a backcountry experience, this publication can serve as an excellent tool in helping you find the best areas for your particular tastes. As you might expect, fishing in the High Uintas is lightning fast at times for those willing to venture into the backcountry. Brook trout, cutthroats, rainbows, grayling, and even a few golden trout inhabit the Uinta lakes and streams. There are over 500 lakes in this alpine mountain range that are managed for fishing. Fishing is unpredictable, but often great. There are no guarantees. A lake that was hot last year, may only be marginal this year - or vice-versa. That is why we haven't made an attempt to rate the fishing in each lake, but we will rate an area by how good the fishing prospects are in the general vicinity. Investigate several lakes. There are typically many in an area. If one lake doesn't produce, hike on to the next. That's part of the fun of alpine fishing. You get adventure mixed in with your fishing. In the section that describes specific hikes, we have tried to pinpoint the best camping spots, spring water, photo opportunities, and fishing holes. Sometimes we'll tell you exactly where we had the best angling, and what lure we used. But try your own methods too. Chances are good that they will work just as well - maybe better. The High Uinta Mountains offer more than fine fishing. Solitude and grand scenery are the real attraction. Peace and quiet abound. Perhaps not in the roadside campgrounds, but certainly in the expanses of the backcountry. No motorized vehicles are allowed. You'll have to journey by foot or horseback. But if it was easily obtainable, then it wouldn't be peaceful, would it? If you haven't done much hiking here, you may be amazed how little you need to travel to loose the crowds. Quite often only a half a mile of walking puts you by yourself. You could spend a lifetime exploring the many remote drainages. But be on guard. This mountain range has an almost spiritual addiction about it. Be prepared for a powerful craving to return for more.

About this edition

• Publisher: Outland Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0965587126
• ISBN 13: 9780965587129
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 301