This book has all the major trails, and some lesser-known gems. The author, like me, isnt timid about heading up an unmaintained trail, or heading off-trail, to get away from the crowds. (Maybe thats why the book title starts with "Adventures." My philosophy is, someone who doesnt know how to use a compass, or needs manicured trails, should go to the park instead of hiking in a designated wilderness.)

I like the way the book is organized, it helps me evaluate the various loop hike options and side trips -- and there are many in the Sawtooths.

The maps are nicely drawn original maps, not the barely-readable copies of topo maps that have become popular in guidebooks lately.

This book was one of the first to reveal the locals favorite biking trails, and follow-on biking books seem to only copy it. And the trails are all hiking and biking routes, no space wasted on horse trails.

I also relate to the authors passion for the wilderness. Shes active in conservation and wilderness preservation, not just an armchair hiker writing from some den in Sun Valley.

No matter what other area trail guides you might have tried, get a copy of this book if you can find it. It was the first guide to the "last best place," and its still the best.

Cool Trails To You!

On one hike, the trail was nearly gone after what appeared to be years of no use. It would have been somewhat dangerous for us to continue the hike.

I will probably throw the book away and get a more up to date one.