Mountain Harmonies: Walking the Western Wildernesses [Idioma Inglés] - Hardcover

"This book is fun, and will make you want to go out there as it reminds you of why you strap on a pack and rekindles the feelings you have likely had yourself while on the trail." "The cover is beautiful, the pages are thick and creamy, and the black-and-white photos are impressive. If hiking is not your thing, you can enjoy the wilderness vicariously through reading this book." "Smith's message provides guidance to those who desire an intimate relationaship with nature. And, ultimately, his rhapsodic chronicle of bear encounters, rain-drenched camps, and rigorous mountain hikes simultaneously offers an entertaining glimpse of people's love for the wild and their frequent powerlessness in it." "A literary gem. . . A joy to read. It's clear, descriptive and engages all the senses." "After reading the book, you'll be inspired to take a short walk up the Barbara Whipple Trail or maybe to pack a two-man tent and head for the Weminuche Wilderness. Either way "Mountain Harmonies" will make you more observant of every facet of nature, from insects to pine trees to shunk cabbage."

Get out of town and out of your car; pay attention to the natural world around you. The experience can be unforgettable. That simple message is the theme of this love letter to the wild American West. Howard L Smith's enthusiastic accounts of his trailside adventures will make you want to take the day off and enjoy your own harmony with the wilderness. Most of the experiences Smith shares took place in New Mexico and Colorado, with some in Wyoming, Montana, and the Pacific Northwest. Some happened deep within wilderness areas, but most unfolded near easily accessible trails and campsites. One need not be in good physical condition to follow in Smith's footsteps. Light walking or mobility through use of a wheelchair are the only requirements. Although this is not a guidebook, it suggests enticing possibilities for expeditions and road trips. Give it to friends to show them how easy it is to enjoy the outdoors. Use it to plan your next weekend trip. Read it afterward to recall the magic of the wilderness and the creatures that inhabit it.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.