Baekdu-daegan Trail: Hiking Korea's Mountain Spine
Roger Shepherd, Andrew Douch, David A. Mason
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Language:English
Release Date:Jun 01, 2010
Publisher:Seoul Selection
Product Made In:South Korea
Case:Safe Box
Pages: 446
ISBN: 9788991913677
Dimensions (in inches): 5.9 x 7.81 x 1.04
Softcover


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The Baekdu-daegan chain of mountains forms the backbone of the Korean Peninsula. It has always occupied a very special place in the hearts of Koreans. More than just a series of rocky ranges, it is the source of the life and dynamic energy of the Korean people and shelters many of their cultural and historical treasures. The long-distance Baekdu-daegan hiking trail provides a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts living in Korea and abroad to hike their way through a 735-kilometer geographical repository of culture and history that continuously yields new discoveries and experiences in what is a still largely unexplored part of a busy peninsula. This guide will get you packed up and ready to hit the road.

• Comprehensive and detailed trek-by-trek descriptions of the Baekdu-daegan trail
• Helpful tips to get you ready and confident for hiking
• Detailed maps and transport information
• Cultural and historical background information
• Water source coordinates along the trail for GPS users