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Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, Climbing and High Routes, Vol. 2 » (REV)

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Authors: Fred W. Beckey
ISBN-13: 9780898868388, ISBN-10: 0898868386
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Mountaineers Books, The
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: Fred W. Beckey

Book Synopsis

Volume 2 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. Technical and grade information for each route is included to make it easy to choose climbs suited to your interest and ability.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments6
Preface7
How to Use This Book7
Aerial Photography and Sketches8
Abbreviations8
Introduction11
Geographic Aspects11
Geologic Summary13
Climate15
Safety16
Human Impact17
Wilderness Travel18
Maps19
Selected References19
Notes20
Section I.West Side of Cascade Crest: Stevens Pass and Skykomish River to Suiattle River23
Notes134
Section II.East Side of Cascade Crest: Stevens Pass and Wenatchee River to Suiattle Pass and Railroad Creek145
Notes206
Section III.Cascade Crest Region: Suiattle River to Skagit River (West Side) and Lake Chelan to Granite Creek (East Side)213
Notes357
Approaches
Roads365
Trail and Alpine Hiking Approaches369
Index394

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