Testimonials:
"There are plenty of guidebooks about Las Vegas casinos, hotels, restaurants, shows and gambling opportunities. For hiking we found one volume, 'Hiking Las Vegas: 60 Hikes Within 60 minutes of the Strip' by Branch Whitney (Huntington Press, 1997) to be invaluable."
From the New York Times - Travel Section 12/27/2003
"With its clear directions and color photographs, the Member's Only section has shown me the way to mountain peaks I didn't know could be reached. Before becoming a member, I wasted too much time on hikes to nowhere. Now every hike is great--I just pick a Member's Only hike, print it, and take it to the peak!"
Davis Finley
"I really enjoy following your directions on hikes in the Member's Only section that I would never do otherwise. Keep up the great work."
Len Zane
I consider it an honor to be a lifetime member.
Patti
"When I moved to Vegas last summer, I had never hiked before. I went to a book store and purchased your hiking books. After doing a few months of learning through the basics of hiking and then the temperature dropping, I eventually purchased your membership online. I have been hiking almost every weekend for the past couple of months using your hiking information. My friend and I love it and it was the best purchase I ever made. I look forward to every weekend and going on a different hike. You are always very quick in response to my questions and it is much respected."
Jon Accamando
"Thanks for the lowdown on hiking with my dog. I will be moving to LV on Sept. 15. Perhaps our paths will cross someday. I want to tell you how much I enjoy your 'Hiking Las Vegas' web site. I am an outdoor fanatic and was originally skeptical about the opportunities for getting out and about in LV. Thanks to your excellent work I am looking forward to my move. I have turned several friends on to your site."
Rob DeWitt
"Writing to say THANK YOU. Yesterday I made it to the top of Mt. Charleston (and back down). What a hike. It was 55 degrees from top to bottom and virtually no wind and not a cloud in the sky. I will send a couple of digital pictures when I get home to share the magnificent experience. Made it top to bottom in about 7.5 hours and was completely exhausted. Again, thank you."
Rocky Soper
I just wanted to thank you for your help and your great site. Myself and some friends hiked Red Rock Canyon while in Vegas for meetings. We had a great time and I hope to come back there soon. I will recommend your site to anyone coming out there.
Pete
I'm standing on the top of Juniper Peak! Couldn't have done it without your guidance. Sweet view. Gave you props in the sign-in book.
Thanks Branch!!
Jim
Just wanted to say thanks for your books and newsletter and all you do to keep us informed about the hills around the area.
Lee
Just wanted to let you know we had bought 4 hikes from you several weeks ago. We enjoyed them all so much so we bought your hiking book... Thanks
Dave
Thank YOU for the wonderful, informative and eye-enriching website! Every time I go to it, I want to go right through the computer monitor! I hope Las Vegas will maintain its wild areas and not make the same mistakes as LA and other cities have done.
Keith
Thank you so much for you expert advice. I will download the on-line hiking info for those two hikes today and add that information to what you've provided in your book. I'm sure that you get a lot of emails, but hope that you recognize that there are at least 10 appreciative hikers for each one that contacts you personally.
Keep up the good work!
Cory Schafer-
Gainesville, Florida
"We found your site today by accident via dayhiker.com and have been viewing it for the past 2 hours. It is VERY WELL organized with wonderful information and links. This site is superior to anything we have in So. Cal . We have wonderful hikes here with little website support. Perhaps another venture for BranchWhitney?"
Stephanie -
Southern, CA
Thank you. My family thoroughly enjoyed seeing Hoover Dam and hiking Mary Jane Falls our first day in Las Vegas. The wind rustled through the birch leaves, weather was cool and trail not crowded. Spectacular scenery. Incredible. Thank you again for making our first time into Nevada a great beginning."
Julie -
Mountain, IL
Proud to be a member. You do a truly outstanding job.
Randy C. - Las Vegas, NV
Purchased both books at Borders! EXCELLENT information!!!! Thank you! The hot springs was incredible!!!!! I loved the Valley of Fire – went off exploring “beyond the signs”. I’m looking forward to going back again. I must admit, Turtle Mountain was NOT one of my favorites. Thanks again!!!!
Cindy
I just wanted to thank you for making such a great web site! I was searching the web the night before we left for Vegas and your site was a great help. I had no idea what to expect except that Red Rock Canyon was supposed to be beautiful. After viewing your site we had a much better idea of what we would find and thus had a great day. We only had one day so having your information helped. Now, based on your website we will go back to Vegas and hike a lot more. Thank you so much. I will be ordering maps in the future for our return! Who would have thought such great hiking was just outside of Las Vegas. And MT Charleston is 11,918ft?
Laurie
Your site is great and very easy to use and informative. Looking forward to
hiking Red Rock Canyon!
Nancy T.
I will be passing through Vegas on Monday, April 24th and have time for only one hike in the area; "The Park" sounds perfect. Thanks for your very informative site.
Mark W. -
West Hills, CA
Hi there! I just found your site, although I’ve been using your book “Hiking Las Vegas, 60 hikes within 60 minutes of the Strip” for about a year now. It’s led me on some very memorable hikes in both the Red Rock, and Mt. Charleston areas. Although I live in Canada, I travel to Vegas quite frequently and your book has been the key to my enjoyment of the area. Thanks!
Aaron
What a great time! I have been thinking about yesterday's hike and all of the interesting people I met this weekend. Thanks for including me. You are the best.
Rick K.
You’re web site is exceptional and never had I imagined that Las Vegas had such spectacular landscapes to explore!
Kirsten M. - British Columbia
I've been a life member of your Hiking Las Vegas website for more than 5 years, and it's the best source of hiking information for southern Nevada. There are some great hikes that aren't described anywhere else. For example: Bridge Mtn via Pine Creek, Mt. Wilson via Hidden Bowl, Charleston Peak via Carpenter Canyon
Paul K. - Las Vegas, NV
Hiking with you has changed my life iin a positive way. It was because of you that I went from an "easy trail tailgate hiker" to a "carin marked route hiker". To be able to hike with the actual person who wrote books on Red Rocks and named the peaks is a privledge. I now enjoy your hardest hikes the most and do them often with new friends that I met hiking with you. I am also glad that you are posting "easyer" hikes so that more people can experence the positive life changing etfects that hiking has.
Jerry M. - Las Vegas, NV
Your book has helped to bring joy and peace into my life..You're a pillar of the community, and an icon of the outdoor culture of the Southwest...
What's done is done..There's nothing to regret..You've given this town a whole new, much needed dimension..Keep fightin' the good fight.!!
James S - Las Vegas, NV