101 Hikes in Northern California: Exploring Mountains, Valleys, and Seashore - 101 Hikes Third edition

Marc Notes: This title benefits readers by narrowing down the multitude of options for hiking in northern California to the very best of the best adventures. It is distinct from other similar guidebooks in that it covers the northern two-thirds of the state, including nearly the entirety of the Sierra Nevadas south to Kings Canyon National Park, and the entire Big Sur region along the coast south to Silver Peak Wilderness. Biographical Note: Matt Heid holds a degree in Earth and planetary science from Harvard University and has hiked thousands of miles across Northern California, Alaska, New England, and other wilderness destinations. An avid hiker, cyclist, and surfer, Heid has authored multiple hiking guidebooks and writes a regular column on outdoor equipment for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He lives in Bedford, MA. Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 64 (EAN 9780899972572, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Heid, Matt Matt Heid is former senior editor of "AMC"" Outdoors" and a regular contributor to the magazine. He leads trips and teaches classes in outdoor photography, natural history, and navigation. This is his third book.