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The Lostkills
Alan Via
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- Book Synopsis
- A complete guide to hiking and bushwhacking the lesser-known Catskill peaks.The Lostkills introduces readers to a mostly unknown group of Catskill peaks on public land in addition to some lightly used trails. Alan Via refers to these places as "the Lostkills" as they include off-the-beaten-path hikes, mostly bushwhacks to smaller mountain summits. They are largely unexplored by the hiking community. The Lostkills opens with sections about map and compass usage, electronic navigation, and off-trail safety and equipment. Each hike has a rating for difficulty, bushwhack conditions, navigational challenges, views, points of interest, and a topographic map specifically designed for it. There are suggested routes with alternatives as well as the best time of year or season to hike. All hikes are written from a hiker's point of view to better prepare for what to expect, from start to summit. The result is a comprehensive guidebook that allows readers to select the bushwhack or hike that best suits them.
- About The Author
- Alan Via is an author, outdoor enthusiast, and experienced hiker. He is the author of Doghiker: Great Hikes with Dogs from the Adirondacks through the Catskills, also by SUNY Press, and The Catskill 67: A Hiker's Guide to the Catskill 100 Highest Peaks Under 3500'. He lives in the Capital District.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9798855805581
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Excelsior Editions, (01 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 340
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 23 mm
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