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The 72-page Bicycle Utah Vacation Guide lists trails, accommodations,
resources, maps and activities for two dozen areas of Utah. A series
of nine guidebooks on Utah cycling trails are available as well as
other books for both road and trail cycling.
Bicycle Utah Vacation Guide is free from Bicycle Utah, P O Box 738,
Park City, UT 84060 (801/649-5806)
Bicycle Colorado Magazine is a free 52-page guide to cycling in
Colorado. Included are BLM and USFS trails, road routes, and ski
towns with mountain bike trail systems.
Bicycle Colorado Magazine is free from Bicycle Colorado
(719/530-0051)
Color, waterproof maps are now available for two major segments of
the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route-an off-pavement bike route that
roughly follows the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. Maps
include detailed narratives, route profiles, and information on water
and services.
· Section 1 (Canadian border to Polaris, Montana
·Section 2 (Polaris, Montana to South Pass City, Wyoming
Maps are $10.50 each, plus $2.00 shipping, from Adventure Cycling, P
O Box 8308-Q5, Missoula MT 59807.
The Colorado Trails Resource Guide is a 36-page booklet of facts and
references on all types of trail uses, including:
· Phones and addresses for local, state, and federal trail and
recreation agencies throughout Colorado;
· Trail organizations and clubs for all trails interests;
· Trail maps, guidebooks, and publications;
· Descriptions of Colorado's trail advocacy groups;
· Recent grants for trail projects.
Colorado State Parks also publishes a Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle
Program brochure which includes information on where to ride and
promotes safe, low-impact riding. Along with color photos of ATVs,
trail bikes, and 4WD vehicles in spectacular scenery, the brochure
lists BLM and national forest office and includes a map of public
lands.
Single copies of both publications are free. Contact Jane Burns at
Colorado State Parks, 1313 Sherman St., Room 618, Denver CO 80203
Phone: 303/866-3203 Ext. 338 E-mail: COtrails@AOL.com
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has published its new
Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual.
The book covers sustainable trail development, route surveys,
maintenance techniques, work crew leadership, safety and tools,
bridges, and construction to address special situations. Lightly on
the Land retails for $19.95. It is available from bookstores, outdoor
retailers, or from The Mountaineers Books (800/553-4453).
The Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is offering a very
comprehensive 46-page booklet covering every aspect of equestrian
trail riding and camping. The booklets are ideal for helping clubs
and agencies promote low-impact horse packing, safe techniques, and
cooperation with other trail users. BCHA is offering a special
pre-printing price of 40¢ per copy plus shipping. Contact Peg
Greiwe, Exec. Secretary, Back Country Horsemen of America, 22815
168th Ave. E, Graham WA 98338 (360/893-5161).
You know what to do, but do you have the right tool to do it with?
Dispose of waste with a folding hand shovel that weighs just six
ounces, is made of stainless steel, and comes with its own sheath.
Inventor Milan Jackson is giving profits to the Back Country Horsemen
of California.
U-Dig-It Folding Hand Shovel, BCH of California,
P O Box 520, Springville CA 93265 209/539-3394.
The City and County of Honolulu has produced a booklet promoting
better planning and safety titled "Hiking on Oahu: the Official
Guide." Along with checklists and emergency tips the booklet includes
a handy "Flight Plan" section for trail users to fill out and leave
with a friend or relative before setting out. Free copies of Hiking
on Oahu are available from Robin Hayden at 808/527-5713; e-mail:
Felix@pixi.com
Arthur and Marjorie Miller travelled all 50 states to produce the
first comprehensive description of all the National Scenic and
Historic Trails. Landforms, history, and geology of the trails are
included along with maps, mileage, points of interest, and access to
useable sections of the trail routes. Available in bookstores or call
800/992-2908.