Author : Olympic Mountain Rescue
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,59 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780898862065
The only climbing guide devoted to Washington's Olympic National Park--now completely updated and expanded with more than thirty percent additional new material.
Author : Robert Wood
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 10,99 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780898866186
You'll find new information on 177 hikes and extensive material on history, geology, native plants, and wildlife. New features in this updated, expanded edition include: numbered hikes for quick reference; detailed information blocks for each trail; and weather information for each section of the Olympics.
Author : Jason D. Martin
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,79 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780898869460
From established ice areas such as Alpental and Leavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered) around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finally out: There are ample opportunities for quality ice climbing in Washington State, and here they are.
Author : Fred Beckey
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,23 MB
Release : 1949
Category : Cascade Range
ISBN :
Author : Olympic Mountain Rescue (Society)
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 24,26 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780898861549
Key to exploring these challenging peaks is this classic climber's guide to the Olympics. Here are detailed route descriptions for the hard basalt lava peaks of Constance and The Brothers, the high-angle faces of The Needles and Sawtooth Ridge, the hard sandstone and vast glaciers of Mt. Olympus, and hundreds of other mountains large and small. The text also provides general information on the mountains and all access routes, plus winter travel information, ski and snowshoe routes, and high alpine traverses.
Author : Robert Wood
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 38,69 MB
Release : 1988-12-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594858284
In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
Author : Jeff Smoot
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493039423
This updated edition of Rock Climbing Washington features more than 1,500 routes throughout the state of Washington. Explore the granite cliffs of Index, Leavenworth, Darrington, and Tieton River Canyon; tackle the exposed alpine routes on the spires at Washington Pass; or hang from steep sport climbs at North Bend, Frenchman Coulee, and Marcus and China Bend near Spokane.
Author : Mike Gauthier
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,38 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594858420
Many of the most accomplished U.S. alpinists have learned their skills on Mount Rainier. And many of the rest of us dream of one day standing on its majestic summit. Whether you're one of these dreamers or an aspiring pro, you need Mount Rainier: A Climbing Guide, written by Mike Gauthier, the park's former Lead Climbing Ranger. This new edition is a major upgrade of the bestselling guidebook, which remains a standard for other climbing guides. New features include an expanded section on glaciers, including how to understand and surmount them, as well as new information on search-and-rescue and additional historical details throughout. Gauthier has also added beta on all major ski routes, as this sport has become a favorite on the mountain.
Author : Erik Molvar
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762753781
HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon) A Guide to the National Park’s Greatest Hiking Adventures Erik Molvar This updated guide describes the author’s favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that stretches from the beaches of the Pacific to the heart of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State. Hikes range from strenuous glacier crossings to short walks through the park’s temperate rain forest. Information includes best season, elevation gain, difficulty, and detailed directions to the trailhead as well as narratives about each hike’s highlights, beautiful photos, and accurate maps. Veteran explorer Erik Molvar is an author and executive director of Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, an effective nonprofit conservation organization.
Author : Fred Beckey
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,97 MB
Release : 2003-06-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1594851557
* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks * Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume covers the middle of the Cascade Range, from the foothills east of Puget Sound to Lake Chelan. You'll find geographical, historical, and geological overviews of the majestic mid-Cascade region, plus important tips on safety and backcountry usage. Legendary author/climber Fred Beckey includes technical and grade information for each route to make clear exactly what type of climb you are embarking upon.
