Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die: Outdoor Experts Share the World''s Greatest Destinations

Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the worlds greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japans Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether its climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italys Amalfi Coast, theres a memorable hike at everyones level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations. See more