The John Muir Trail is probably the world's most famous footpath.
Stretching from Yosemite Valley to the summit of Mount Whitney, the JMT is hiked by hundreds every year. Some do all 211 miles (222 if you count the distance to Whitney Portal). Others do segments, connecting them each summer until the entire distance is covered.
It's doubtful, though, that any of them know the trail as well as nature photographer John Dittli, whose new book "Walk the Sky" might be the most comprehensive photographic guide of the JMT ever published.
Dittli has spent 30 years photographing the JMT, capturing the trail in all seasons and moods. From his large-format color photos, along with essays by Mark Schlenz, the reader can almost feel the dirt beneath their hiking boots.
Even those who haven't walked a mile on the JMT will understand and appreciate the incredible scenery after reading and viewing this book.
The 136-page book (including 85 color photos and 18 full-page panoramas) is published by Companion Press and has a list price of $50. A special signed and hardbound edition sells for $85 here.
Check out this YouTube video for a sneak preview:
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