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Dan Miller and
Michael R. Weibel
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Univ of Utah Pr
Publication date
February 1, 1999
Pages
155
Binding
Paperback
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780874805888
ISBN-10
0874805880
Dimensions
0.50 by 6.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight
0.65 lbs.
Original list price
$17.95
Other format details
university press
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Hiking Nevada's County High Points | The County Highpoints of Arizona | Utah Thirteeners | Utah Mountaineering Guide | Hiking Utah's Summits
Hiking Nevada's County High Points | The County Highpoints of Arizona | Utah Thirteeners | Utah Mountaineering Guide | Hiking Utah's Summits
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If you measured the highest point in each county, which of the fifty states would have the highest average elevation? You probably didnât say Utah, but in fact the average elevation of the stateâs county high points is approximately 11,222 feet (Colorado is second at 10,971 feet). Most but not all of Utahâs high peaks grow out of a series of mountain ranges that form a backbone from north to south through the middle of the state. Surprisingly, most can also be climbed in a day, and during the warm months climbing gear may be unnecessary. Some summits are even attainable by car.
High in Utah is quite consciously a book for peak baggers, complete with a checklist and elevations. Summits range from Kings Peak, Utahâs highest at 13,528â to the unnamed peak in Rich County, a mere 9,255â. In addition to the county high points, this book also has four âclassicâ climbs: Mt. Olympus in Salt Lake County; Mt. Timpanogos above Provo; Notch Peak in the House Range west of Delta; and Wellsville Cone, Cache Valleyâs western landmark.
Since finding a place to start can often be the most frustrating part of a hike, emphasis is placed on directions to each trailhead. There is a road map for each hike, as well as a trail map showing contours. The routes in this guide are not always the easiest or most practical, but they may be the most appealing and are often the most commonly used (lessening human impact on other potential routes). Difficulty levels range from 'extreme'âlong, steep routes that may require some route findingâto 'too easy'âreachable by car. Two sets of hiking times are provided to accommodate variations in hiking speed, and there are also sections on flora and fauna, mountain weather, low-impact hiking and camping, equipment, and altitude sickness.
"Alaska is our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state. Texas remains our largest unfrozen state. But mountainous Utah, if ironed out flat, would take up more space on a map than either."
âEdward Abbey, 1927â1989
High in Utah is quite consciously a book for peak baggers, complete with a checklist and elevations. Summits range from Kings Peak, Utahâs highest at 13,528â to the unnamed peak in Rich County, a mere 9,255â. In addition to the county high points, this book also has four âclassicâ climbs: Mt. Olympus in Salt Lake County; Mt. Timpanogos above Provo; Notch Peak in the House Range west of Delta; and Wellsville Cone, Cache Valleyâs western landmark.
Since finding a place to start can often be the most frustrating part of a hike, emphasis is placed on directions to each trailhead. There is a road map for each hike, as well as a trail map showing contours. The routes in this guide are not always the easiest or most practical, but they may be the most appealing and are often the most commonly used (lessening human impact on other potential routes). Difficulty levels range from 'extreme'âlong, steep routes that may require some route findingâto 'too easy'âreachable by car. Two sets of hiking times are provided to accommodate variations in hiking speed, and there are also sections on flora and fauna, mountain weather, low-impact hiking and camping, equipment, and altitude sickness.
"Alaska is our biggest, buggiest, boggiest state. Texas remains our largest unfrozen state. But mountainous Utah, if ironed out flat, would take up more space on a map than either."
âEdward Abbey, 1927â1989
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9780874805888 | details & prices | 155 pages | 6.50 × 9.25 × 0.50 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $17.95
About: If you measured the highest point in each county, which of the fifty states would have the highest average elevation?
About: If you measured the highest point in each county, which of the fifty states would have the highest average elevation?
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