Walk The Sky: Following The John Muir Trail (Companion Press Series) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
"Walking the Sky" follows the John Muir Trail for more than two hundred roadless miles through Yosemite National Park, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the John Muir Wilderness, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Series: Companion Press Series
Hardcover: 136 pages
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books; First edition (August 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0944197841
ISBN-13: 978-0944197844
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 0.8 x 10.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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I have been looking for a pictorial book on the JMT for about 20 years and out of the blue, I found this one. I have been fascinated by a trail that meanders along the crest of a mighty mountain range for about 340 kilometres and the handful of photos I have seen in several publications have provided the hunger for me to see much more.Although I have seen some very impressive photos of the High Sierra in other books, no other book includes such a collection of shots on this unique area and that alone makes this book special.A handful of photos shown were taken in winter and possibly didn't need to be included as they seem a little out of character with the rest. Most of the photos were taken at the very end of summer or a bit later due to the lack of snow in most of the scenes. I personally would have liked to see more snow patches decorating the scenes as the landscape above tree line is very stark. I can imagine though that this would be a very difficult trail to follow with large amounts of snow around ! That would be my only criticism but overall, this is a superb collection of photos depicting the grandeur of the High Sierra and the views along the John Muir Trail.This book was worth waiting for and I thoroughly recommend it to people who have hiked the trail and to thoses who never will (like me) but have a keen desire to see what beauty this special area holds.
Anyone who has hiked the John Muir Trail and those who want to experience it via an absolutely incredible pictorial/narrative should get this book. There is no comparison. Great gift too.
Obviously a labor of love. A great book for those planning to hike the JMT (me), those who want to relive the hike, family/friends who are following someone else's hike, and those who love the High Sierra.
There have been many picture books published, all trying the impossible - attempting to detail the best moments, on the most famous of all High Sierra pathways - backpacking the John Muir Trail. Indeed, hiking the Muir remains an epic adventure, high on most wish lists, even today considered by many almost a sacred journey.This coffee-table book captures something more - personally stands out from all the rest. His amazing photography somehow sparked memories... brought back many of those long-forgotten feelings encountered when out on the trail...an impressive undertaking well appreciated.Highly recommended to anyone wanting to relive their own journey.
If you love the Sierra Nevada mountains you HAVE to have this book....incredibly beautiful pictures that take you from Yosemite Valley all the way to Mt. Whitney.....a must have for any backpacker or mountain lover!!!!
Second only to Ansel Adams. Always the most beautiful light. Absolutely beautiful choices, magnificent composition. Excellent print quality.
I got this book for my dad for his birthday. He spent a lot of time on this trail and I thought he would like it. He loved it. The day he got it he spent all day looking at it pointing out pictures and telling us about them from his expirence. Finding areas that he had never been to. It has beautiful pictures in it. One of the best presents I gave him.
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