Base Camp Las Vegas by Deborah Wall
BASE CAMP LAS VEGAS presents a huge assortment of hikes in the Las Vegas area. For each hike, the author includes these points:
- Best Season
- Length
- Difficulty
- Elevation Gain
- Trailhead Elevation
- Warnings
- Jurisdiction
- Directions
- Alternate Directions
The first part of the book covers preparation and safety. Deborah presents lots of good ideas to consider before making a long hike.
There are also great full color photos that feature the highlights of a hike.
For each hike, dangerous conditions are noted, such as shown here:
One of my favorite section is the appendix at the rear of the book. Here, there is an index to hikes.
All in all, I was delighted with this book. I only wish I lived closer!
