{"product_id":"classic-treks-the-30-most-spectacular-hikes-in-the-world-9780821226551","title":"Classic Treks: The 30 Most Spectacular Hikes in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\" Classic Treks will help you realize your dreams -- of trekking among the worlds highest mountains  discovering remote areas far from the noise and stress of civilization  encountering rare animals and birds  glorying in sunsets over snow-covered peaks  and experiencing the satisfaction of completing some of the worlds most spectacular hikes. Written by a team of experienced guides who have hiked each of the featured treks  the text evokes the scenery  wildlife  forests and flowers  and local culture -- and transports you to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the world. Detailed fact files provide all the essential information needed to plan your trip: distance and duration  difficulty and altitude  permits  maps and guidebooks  when to visit  health and personal safety  as well as key features about wildlife  plants  facilities  local food and customs  and scenic highspots. Stunning photographs  illustrations  and specially commissioned maps combine to give a vivid picture of the special nature of each hike and also provide a visual guide to the terrain and difficulty level. A practical introductory section gives advice on choosing a trek  equipment  preparation  general health and safety  tips on camping and provisioning  and guidance about how to protect the wilderness in which you are hiking. From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the foothills of Everest  Classic Treks provides both inspiration and information to help you plan your next adventure. Hikes vary from two days to three weeks in length  and from high altitude climbs in rugged  remote country to undemanding coastal walks  so that no matter whether you are a highly experienced hiker or weekend adventurer  you will find routes to suit your capabilities and inclinations. With a worldwide directory of useful contracts  and covering all the major mountain ranges in North and South America  Europe  Asia  Africa  and Australasia  Classic Treks is sure to be the ultimate inspiration for hikers worldwide. More than 350 color photographs and illustrations.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953323597877,"sku":"ByrdShop_082122655X","price":41.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780821226551.jpg?v=1788185237","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/classic-treks-the-30-most-spectacular-hikes-in-the-world-9780821226551","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}