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Friday July 9th, 2010 - From the Idaho Mountain Express in Ketchum, ID

Reader Raves and Comments
I was so thrilled to be able to purchase your book today after reading the article in last week’s Express. What a terrific job you did on production. I love the fact that it’s spiral bound, waterproof and light weight. It can easily fit in a backpack or a larger fannypack. Your photography also makes this book unique. Congrats and good luck….

- JODI SANDERS

Hey Matt, I got a chance to look at your guidebook today.  It's beautiful!  Nice work!

- MATTHEW WELSH

As I read through Exploring Sun Valley I began to realize the detail and dedication that has been put into every page. Not only are there thorough maps and specific trail descriptions, but with information on the history, geology and local wildflowers this guide has something for everyone.

After reading over my local favorite hikes I was able to gain a new perspective on trails that I thought I knew by heart. The guidebook also offers great advice for people looking for new trails to explore.

Another aspect I appreciated is the way in which the author shows how all of the trails throughout the valley link together. Learning how the trails overlap allows me to plan longer hikes and rides I did not know were even possible.

The layout of the guide is intuitive and users can find what they are looking for quite easily. The durable paper and binding allows the guide to be put in a pack and pulled out at anytime without worrying about smeared or lost pages.

Exploring Sun Valley is a great new guidebook to the Wood River Valley. It is a fun read and great coffee book table for locals and visitors alike.

- NICOLE HOWE

S**t Matt, I can’t get anything done with this book in my office. It is truly a masterful piece. Congratulations for giving birth to a real asset for our community.

- TIM CARTER

Mutual friends gave me a copy of your guidebook for Christmas. They knew my family and I love the SV area and thought we’d enjoy your take on the mountains here. I have plenty of guidebooks for the Cascades and Olympics, and lately I’ve been collecting information for the mountains around SV. I’ve seen nothing as complete, accessible, open, helpful— trustworthy, loyal, kind!—as yours. It is a treasure.

- WILLIAM HARPER