As one of the last great tracts of wilderness in the world, the Yukon is a hiker's paradise. From the capital city of Whitehorse, the boreal forest extends hundreds of kilometres in all directions--interspersed with rocky mountains, alpine meadows, clear lakes and serpentine rivers. It is this unparalleled wilderness that draws most visitors and residents to the North, yet, with so many exploring possibilities, deciding where to go can be overwhelming. Since it was first published in 1995, "Whitehorse & Area Hikes & Bikes" has been the definitive guide to hiking and mountain biking trails in the Whitehorse area. It contains comprehensive information on everything from easy walks along the Yukon River to alpine mountain biking adventures. Now completely revised with updated trail information, maps and photos, this new edition of "Hikes & Bikes" will continue to appeal to Sunday strollers and hardcore hikers alike. This new edition of "Whitehorse & Area Hikes & Bikes" contains: * Descriptions of 32 trails, including ten new trails. * GPS coordinates for each hike described in the book. * Dramatic photographs and detailed maps. * Stewardship tips for hiking in wilderness areas. * 25 pages of supplementary material on such topics as local ecology, weather and wilderness ethics and safety. "Whitehorse & Area Hikes & Bikes" was produced by the Yukon Conservation Society to help more people enjoy the environment of the Whitehorse area. Proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards conservation education in the Yukon.

Canada's Yukon is one the world's last great wildernesses, where bears, moose and caribou roam. It's a place where hikers, paddlers, skiers and mushers can travel for days without seeing another human soul, where the northern lights dance green and red across starry skies, and where glaciers tumble, mountain peaks soar, and tundra shrubs scream scarlet as summer turns to fall. Bradt's Yukon is the only guidebook dedicated to this natural and historical wonderland. Offering practical advice on everything from where to pan for gold to how to avoid being eaten by a bear, alongside quirky anecdotes (such as the story behind the 'sourtoe cocktail' - a shot of whisky garnished with a severed human toe), it's the perfect companion for highway drivers, cruise-ship passengers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike.

All one needs is this book, a full tank of gas, and the open road to take advantage of these classic American cross-country journeys distilled into one volume for the first time. The book highlights the best experiences along each route, while providing maps, lodging and food listings, and practical tips.

This comprehensive guide is every modern-day adventurer's essential aide to planning and traveling the historic 934-kilometre route from Dyea, Alaska to Dawson City, Yukon.