{"product_id":"9781897522790","title":"Aspiring Hiker's Guide 1, The: Mountain Treks in Alberat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis first volume in \u003ci\u003eThe Aspiring Hiker’s Guide\u003c\/i\u003e series is meant to encourage beginner and intermediate hikers, backpackers and scramblers to step into and explore the backcountry in Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country and the Icefields Parkway with both confidence and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany aspects of venturing into these areas are investigated, including expert advice on gear, clothing, food and equipment; procedures related to safety and etiquette; and considerations as to physical fitness and first aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoutes and trails are detailed with colour photographs and maps, GPS coordinates, elevation gain charts, distances, natural landmarks and tips on arriving at the destination safely. Best routes to summits are described in detail to prevent confusion and injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well, the general histories of the trails, routes and naming conventions for some mountains are presented so as to add an element of understanding and intrigue as to what was experienced by the First Peoples and early European explorers who set foot in these beautifully wild areas of western Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057991205104,"sku":"9781897522790","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781897522790_p0.jpg?v=1763612236","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781897522790","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}