Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Adventure Guidebooks.

Looking for an outdoor adventure but still need to make it home to cook dinner? Want to conquer a majestic mountain peak but don’t want to give up the 9-to-5? No longer do you have to be an expert mountaineer to stand atop a gorgeous summit. Sierra Summits provides detailed descriptions, must-have information, and area history to fifty of the best peaks in the "Range of Light", all of which can be hiked in a single day and without technical gear!

• Take in stunning views of the entire Yosemite Valley from atop Eagle Peak.


• Scale and conquer Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in California.


• Brave the winding trails up Alta Peak and experience a scenic wonderland you won’t ever forget.

With full-color photography and precise maps throughout, Sierra Summits is perfect for busy families or weekend warriors and is sure to take your hiking higher!