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Vacations don't get any more unique than Gene Kilgore's ranch getaways. He highlights more than 200 ranches in the U.S. and Canada, ranging from working dude ranches to large family-friendly resorts, and includes all the information needed to choose the ideal spot. Readers interested in snowmobiling, horseback riding, hiking, golfing, or just lounging in a hammock will love this delightfully different guide. ... Read more

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Great reference for anyone seeking a guest ranch vacation
I picked my last 3 vacations using Gene's books.He hasn't steered me wrong yet!

Book and website offer great dude ranch vacation resources
Ranch Vacations contains great information about dude ranch vacations. Lots of pictures.

Kilgore also maintains Ranchweb which features even more pictures and details about the dude ranches for those who are seriously considering a vacation on a dude ranch.

The book is a great starting point.

disappointed
Gene runs a web site which we reviewed, and we read his book as well. We booked a ranch -- Wit's end--based on his book review, and the great web site for the ranch. It was a bad experience.It is impossible, so far as I can tell, to write and post a negative review on Gene's site. It appears he takes commissions for booking people into the places he writes up. So beware. The mystical person who appears on the cover of the book likely does not exist.It is a sales document, so that he can get commissions booking people to the ranches.Go back and read the book and you will see there is not one negative comment in it, just as there are no negative comments allowed on his web site.

America the beautiful
Gene Kilgore's 'Ranch Vacations' should also be called America the beautiful because his various editions create a veritable smorgasbord of panoramic delights.

This is the quintessential America-the great ranches of the Great Plains states - and a whole lot more, including Canada and even the eastern regions of USA.

The vastness, colour, scenery, atmosphere all leap out of the pages of these books-enough to make this Aussie want to pack his bags and go a ranchin' tomorrow.

The only problem is determining location -there are just so many choices available in so many states.

While more information can be found on the web Kilgore's book has the advantage of easy cross reference and is transportable.

In this age of terrorism the beauty, tranquility and grandeur of America stands in ample contrast to those who wish to destroy the Great Republic.

Unlike those who seek to wreck and destroy, the people in this book, including the author, seek to build by offering the best hospitality and advice possible-and in doing so reveal an authentic part of America to both the reader at home and abroad.

Beyond Comprehensive, Eminently Usable!
Gene Kilgore's Ranch Vacations is what all travel guides should strive for.Gene succinctly provides critical information on almost 200 ranches.He's identified and presents information on the major features that areimportant to ranch guests (number of guests, season, cost, closest airportand medical centers, activities, children's programs, accommodations,dining).He introduces a little history/background on each ranch (whichlargely seems to be taken from ranch brochures) but he also includes hisown capsule summary with each review that accurately captures the essenceof that ranch.Ranch Vacations allows the reader to easily compare ranchesto one another to find that perfect vacation destination!

Gene alsocross-indexes the ranches so it is easy to narrow down ranches that offercattle work, fly fishing, English-style riding, or those that are adults'oriented, resort-like, and wheelchair accessible.The guide also containswonderful black & white and color photos of the ranches.

While I'vedone a lot of ranch searching on the internet, and use Gene's ranch websiteextensively, I always come back to my Ranch Vacations guide.It providesfingertip access to side-by-side ranch comparisons - something that isstill difficult to do on the internet! ... Read more

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Featuring updated entries and new listings, this exhaustive guide to recreational ranches provides straight-shooting reports on locations ranging from rustic working dude ranches to deluxe resorts with all the amenities. Kilgore offers information on what to expect from a ranch vacation, how to choose a ranch to visit, and preparing for the trip. 373 photos, 238 in color Online promo.Amazon.com Review
They call it a guide, but it's more of a requisite manual foranyone who loves the outdoors and all it offers, but prefers to enjoyit from a ranch verandah rather than a tent. Gene Kilgore describes indetail the guest and resort ranches, fly-fishing ranches, andcross-country skiing ranches from Arizona and North Carolina toMontana, Alaska, and Alberta, Canada, with listings by state and byinterest, and the facilities, fees, food, accessibility, andchildren's programs of each, and pictures of most. ... Read more

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Wonderful, Helpful & Beautiful
This book is THE resource if one is looking to plan a ranch vacation. The pictures are absolutely breathtaking! Well-written and chock full of info.

The best travel book I've ever seen!
My wife and I purchased this book to search for a ranch vacation.It hasbeen on our coffee table ever since.There are about 200 pages worth ofcolor pictures.Some of these resorts are just beautiful.We can't waitto actually go on our vacation.This book has been great in helping usplan our trip.

Fantastic, realistic guide for ranch vacationing!
I own two editions of this book and love them! This book helped me locate the environment I was looking for on three occasions.So far the descriptions have been accurate and fair.I have not been disappointed.The pictures are beneficial in the decision process as well.Give it a try! ... Read more

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Written for all skill levels, from the "just curious" to the veteran desiring to enhance his or her appreciation of the winter world, this book offers guidance in attitude adjustment, clothing and equipment choice, safety precautions, respect for nature, and much more. Includes maps for each state, identifying the best spots for each sport, and information sources .Amazon.com Review
It's winter and it's cold out. You can try to run and hide, or youcan embrace the season and its snowy essence. On a pristine winter day, thesun glints off the snow-covered trees and the hills are silent save for theserene swoosh of skis and crunch of snowshoes. Charles Cook introduces youto the equipment, techniques, and Zen of snowshoeing and Nordic skiing,then tackles the where and when, with details on more than 500 spots in 38states, from the hills of Vermont to Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are easy and healthy, whatever your level of athletic fitness, and Cook puts everything together in one enticing book. ... Read more

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This is the ultimate training guide for those who wish to start cross-country skiing. "Training - Cross-Country Skiing" contains detailed, yet easy-to-understand, step-by-step descriptions of all the important techniques, as well as advice on avoiding common mistakes. This definitive volume also focuses on the importance of goals and self-motivation, strength development, good health and nutrition. Included throughout are practical hints and tips on training, competition, maintaining physical fitness, and exercises that can be done at home. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The cross-country skiing events at the 2002 Winter Olympics were marred by drug problems. The winners of three races were disqualified after blood tests showed that three skiers had overly high red blood cell counts indicating the use of darbepoetin, a drug used to treat anemia. At the time, the drug was not specifically listed in the IOC's list of banned substances, but the Olympic rules generally prohibit doping of any kind, in accordance with its charter. After two years and several lawsuits in Olympic and Swiss courts, the skiers in question were stripped of all their medals from the 2002 Games. See the external links below for the official IOC press releases containing detailed information of the doping cases and their resolution, including initial, intermediate, and final amended results. This article gives the final medalists as decided on by the IOC in early 2004. ... Read more

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This comprehensive guidebook covers one of the last large, intact ecosystems remaining in the temperate zones. This uncommonly beautiful area includes a wide range of natural attractions, from rugged mountain peaks and spectacular waterfalls to spruce and fir forests to fossil forests and geyser basins.

Here is all the information needed to select a trip or trail in the spectacular Yellowstone backcountry, including:
-- An overview of the region's natural history, including forest fire ecology
-- Tips on safety, clothing and equipment, weather conditions, backcountry regulations, and much more
-- Where to find the best hiking, backpacking, bicycling, canoeing, and cross-country ski touring routes
-- Best places to see elk, moose, bison, and other wildlife
-- Foreword by Mary Carr of the Greater Yellowstone Coalition ... Read more

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Great Book to Introduce Yellowtone and Beyond
Planning a trip out west to visit the National Parks, Bach's book was one of my first purchases. I'm glad I did. It not only prepared me for Yellowstone, but it also prepared me for my visits to Glacier and Yosemite National Parks. The gear lists and the general guidelines for hiking in the backcountry were invaluable in preparing a beginner backcountry hiker to the path ahead.

Yellowstone Yes
This is the best trails book for any of the mountain states national parks. I have not found a book for Glacier or Rocky Mountain National parks as good as this book. The Kent and Donna Dannen guide to RMNP comes close. This book may look as if it is for backpackers, but it has lots of info for day hikes, too.

Yellowstone Yes
This is the best trails book for any of the mountain states national parks. I have not found a book for Glacier or Rocky Mountain National parks as good as this book. The Kent and Donna Dannen guide to RMNP comes close. This book may look as if it is for backpackers, but it has lots of info for day hikes, too.

Wonderful detail on trails and scenic hikes
Bach does a wonderful job of describing each hike in brief detail. The book guides you in every direction, from locating the trailhead to the start and finish of each hike. As he describes each significant turn of thetrail, he also points out natural features and wildlife to watch for. Agreat addition to your Yellowstone library. ... Read more

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A guide to cross-country skiing in the forests of northern New Mexico. The introduction provides information on equipment, technique, safety, and skiing with children. The detailed trail guide describes over 80 ski tours in the Cibola, Santa Fe, and Carson National Forests. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec, Czech Republic, twelve cross-country skiing events were held with six for men and six for women. The format of the program has been unchanged since the 2005 World Championships in Oberstdorf, Germany. For the men's events, Norway won five of the six events and a total of six medals with Petter Northug winning golds in the pursuit, 50 km and relay events. Ola Vigen Hattestad won two golds in the sprint events. The only event the Norwegians did not win was in the 15 km event, won by Estonia's Andrus Veerpalu who became the oldest world champion ever. Norway would win only one medal in the women's event with a silver in the pursuit event by Kristin Størmer Steira. Dario Cologna of Switzerland, the overall World Cup leader entering the championships, had a disappointing championships with a best finish of fourth in the individual sprint event. ... Read more

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Chapters: 2009-10 Fis Cross-Country World Cup. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 41. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 200910 FIS Cross-Country World Cup was a multi-race tournament over the season for cross-country skiers. The season started 21 November 2009 in Beitostølen, Norway and ended on 21 March 2010 in Falun, Sweden. The World Cup was organised by the FIS who also run world cups and championships in ski jumping, snowboarding and alpine skiing amongst others. A new website was created by the FIS for Cross-country skiing fan that was released the week of 16 November 2009. Both men's and women's events tended to be held at the same resorts over a 2 or 3 day period. Listed below is a list of races which equates with the points table further down this page. The Tour de Ski was a series of events which count towards the World Cup. This started in Oberhof and ended in Val di Fiemme. The table shows the number of points won in the 200910 Cross-Country Skiing World Cup for men and women. A skier's best results in all distance races and sprint races counts towards the overall World Cup totals. All distance races, included individual stages in Tour de Ski and in World Cup Final (which counts as 50 % of a normal race), count towards the distance standings. All sprint races, including the sprint races during the Tour de Ski and the first race of the World Cup final (which counts as 50 % of a normal race), count towards the sprint standings. The Nations Cup ranking is calculated by adding each country's individual competitors' scores and scores from team events. Relay events count double (see World Cup final positions), with only one team counting towards the total, while in team sprint events two teams contribute towards the total, with the usual World Cup points (100 to winning team, et...http://booksllc.net/?id=25033855 ... Read more