The fifth edition of this classic guide to the backcountry of Southcentral Alaska features more than 135 trips, side trips and alternate destinations, including eight new trips and more than 14 new side trips. A more comprehensive guide is hard to imagine: the book gives complete route descriptions and driving directions; suggests trips for all levels of trekker; gives mileage, elevation gain and other vital information as well as advice on bears, avalanches, equipment and the best trips for children, mountain bikers and those who use public transportation.