Ordering your copy of “Loop Hikes in the Olympic Mountains”
If you haven’t ordered your copy of the Book,
I recommend https://www.villagebooks.com/
Village Books is a small indie publisher in Bellingham, WA. It is a quick and reliable outlet for Books including this Book.
OR, buy your book at the events below.
Book Signing and Sales Events:
Nov. 3/4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
Nov. 25
Dec. 2
at Shipley Center Holiday Bazaar in Sequim, 9 am – 3 pm both days
at Mountainside Mail, near T-Mobile in Sequim, 11 am – 1 pm
at Locally Known next to Hurricane Coffee in Sequim, 11 am – 1 pm
at Dungeness River Nature Center in the Raven Room Sequim, 10 am – 1 pm
at Port Angeles Main Library, Carver Room North: 1 pm – 3 pm
Reader's responses to the Book:
“Loop Hikes in the Olympic Mountains” is off to a good start. All of the feedback from readers is positive and surprising. Here are some of the responses I’ve received:
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“You have a unique product.”
“I really liked the book; the Introduction was truly you.”
“Your light-hearted humor and the stories you tell keep me reading every day.”
“You really know how to tell a true story.”
“The wealth of information and experiences you’ve shared …. really enriched me.
“I love the stories about you and your family and the sharing of your love of hiking and the Olympic Mountains.”
“Proud to be called your Brother-in-law. It is a wonderful book.”
“Your book is written with meticulous detail and a charming presentation.”
Questions and Answers:
Please note that submitters’ names are never identified; after all, you are looking for answers, not who asked the question.
Q: “I’m really enjoying the book, but I wonder why you have determined that the Heather Park loop is being rated as so difficult.”
A: The Lake Angeles – Hearth Park Loop has its rating level of difficulty based on the aggregate application of the following criteria listed in the Book’s Appendix. Length, Elevation, Rocky Trail, and Exposure applied as listed in the Appendix results in a rating of 12.79. A new hiker would most likely agree to the rating, but an experienced hiker would see it as overrated. The loop has a static rating in the book, but a hiker’s assessment of the rating is likely a reflection of their strength and experience in the Olympics.
Who said this trail was easy?
Q: “Does ONP work to remove invasive species? Mountain Goats”
A: The simple answer is yes. However, the effort is more complicated than you might expect. For example, Mountain Goats are not native to the Olympic Mountains. They were introduced to the mountains in the 1920’s by people who thought it was a good idea. It wasn’t. The number of Mountain Goats are without an adequate number of predators. Over the last few years Olympic National Park engaged in an extensive program of “capture and remove” followed by euthanizing them. Be it plants or animals, the Park is diligent in doing its best to protect the natural environment that is the Olympic Mountains.
A: Olympic Violets are found only in the Olympic Mountains. The Goats found the violets to be a favorite snack. Without the removal of the goats, Olympic Violets would eventually become extinct.
A: Why are some parts of the Alpine Meadows scraped away to dirt and rock? The goats had a habit of rolling and squirming on the ground to shed winter coats and, in some cases, to rid themselves of insects.
A: An Alpine meadow’s growth is extremely slow. As such, Stock Trail users are required to not bring hay into the Park. This requirement is intended to reduce the opportunity for hay grasses to establish themselves in the meadow.
I’ve been writing about some of the elements of the book since March and I will continue to do so. If you or your friends haven’t checked Loophikes.com lately, finally the book has been published and is on the shelves. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for. There is no better time to order your book. I’m certain that you’ll be pleased. The book is one-of-a-kind, informative and explores loop hikes that haven’t been published as a book. The “Grand Loop of the Olympic Mountains” is a loop that may not ever have been hiked. Whether you’re new at hiking or you’re an expert hiker, the book will be useful and helpful—and it will expand your collective experience.
Loophikes.com provides you with information about the book and information that is not in the book but is relevant to your understanding.
Loophikes@olympus.net provides you the ability to ask me questions and get answers to the best of my ability. All the answers will be available at loophikes.com without identifying the person who submitted the question.
All of the past articles beginning with March are accessible. Click here to visit the Archive page. Additionally, if you’re interested in what’s coming next, here they are:
November 15: Q and A and Weather the critical element in Fording
December 1: Q & A and Snow Camping
December 15: Q & A and Back Country reservations
Visit LoopHikes.com frequently. Photos, information and stories change periodically, but sharing information with you comes first. Questions? Contact me at LoopHikes@olympus.net. Your curiosity is the foundation of building a better understanding. Tell your friends.