{"product_id":"the-lostkills-bushwhacking-and-hiking-the-lesser-known-catskill-peaks-paperback","title":"The Lostkills: Bushwhacking and Hiking the Lesser-Known Catskill Peaks - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to hiking and bushwhacking the lesser-known Catskill peaks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lostkills\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Lostkills\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51368931721439,"sku":"9798855805581","price":34.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wHVqKD2TG79798855805581.webp?v=1789135893","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-lostkills-bushwhacking-and-hiking-the-lesser-known-catskill-peaks-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}