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Title: Boater's Guide to Lake Powell: Featuring Hiking, Camping, Geology, History and Archaeology (4th Edition) by Michael R. Kelsey ISBN: 0-944510-19-1 Publisher: Kelsey Publishing (Utah) Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.62 (8 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Reference Book
Comment: From what I can tell, Kelsey appears to be the foremost authority on Lake Powell and the surrounding area. I can't see how you could get more information out of another book. That being said, it isn't the kind of book you read cover to cover for sheer enjoyment of reading and learning. Think of it as a user manual for the lake and you will be on the right track. There are a lot of pictures (in black and white) and a lot of very detailed maps and informative graphs. To use this book, I would suggest that you plan your trip and then consult the book to see what it says about that area. If there is ANYTHING of interest to be seen there, it will tell you where and what it is.
It is divided into the following parts:
I - Condensed history of the lake area (19 pages) - very fact filled (survey like).
II - The marinas on Lake Powell and other possible launch sites along with weather and climate for each season, a word about hiking season and equipment, photography and film type, insects and pest, drinking water, and places to camp and their fees.
III - Geology, the types of stone seen in the colorful strata and suggested maps for the area.
Then it launches into sites of interest in the area and gives good maps (quite technical) of each. There are 34 of these and may well cover all of the canyons and hikes on the lake. If you want to get the most out of your trip, I would highly recommend this book. If you were wanting to just read about the history of the area, it will be about as much fun as reading the dictionary.
Rating: 5
Summary: Hiking and Area Guide
Comment: ?¥¬ Lake Powell 2-5 times per year and keep our boat there. We live in Littleton.
I have used the book for a number of years. It is accurate and consequently useful to someone who wants information for on the ground activities or historical significance.
It gives an idea of shore conditions for camping which is helpful in new areas.
We use it to explore and plan hiking trips. We do enjoy hiking. Its the most comprehesive book out there on Lake Powell and we have a number of Lake Powell Books.
If you want somthing very simple for lake exploration then go with the Stan Jone map. It to is an excellent tool.
Rating: 3
Summary: Best for heavy-duty hikers
Comment: Overall this isn't a bad book. However, I do agree with other reviewers who feel it is difficult to use. Mr. Kelsey is an avid hiker and outdoorsman. The hikes in this book are all pretty intense and not for your average person. My major complaint about the book is that terrain at the beginning of most of the hikes up from the lake shore varies greatly depending on the water level. I know that this isn't Mr. Kelsey's fault and I certainly don't blame him, but he could give you a little warning. When we went (early May 2001) the water level was about 27 feet below full pool. At that point the beginning of some of his hikes may actually be 1/2 kilometer earlier than he states. In addition, getting to his starting point may be a whole lot more involved. (On one hike, it took us over an hour just to get to where he had the hike starting, due to low water level, lots of mud which was almost like quicksand and the need to hike up slickrock to get around all this).
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Title: Lake Powell: A Photographic Essay of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Gary Ladd ISBN: 0944197299 Publisher: Companion Press (Santa Barbara, CA) Pub. Date: 01 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Houseboating on Lake Powell by Hirsch ISBN: 0935810390 Publisher: Many Feathers Pub. Date: 01 June, 1988 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title:Lake Powell ASIN: 6303407366 Publisher: International Video Corp Pub. Date: 01 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $20.00 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $20.00 |
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Title: Hiking Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Glen Canyon Region by Ron Adkison ISBN: 1560446455 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau by Michael R. Kelsey ISBN: 0944510167 Publisher: Treasure Chest Books Pub. Date: January, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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