Classic Cascade Climbs: Select Routes in Washington State (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781680510461)

2022 Banff Mountain Book Award finalist in Guidebooks

Classic Cascade Climbs features more than 100 climbing routes across 70-plus peaks--from renowned alpine routes to challenging trad climbs, as well as a handful of sport, ice, and crag options. To determine if it was a "classic" each route was judged on the following criteria: overall quality, popularity, accessibility, style, and historical importance. Climbing beta includes:

• Peak and prominence elevations and type of rock
• Grade, approach, route, descent descriptions
• Detailed photo-based route overlays and topo maps
• Pitch-by-pitch details, estimated time, recommended equipment
• Required permits and other special considerations
• Selected history including first ascents

Authoritative and inspirational, this seminal guide also features stunning mountain photography by famed photographer John Scurlock and others.

Author: Jim Nelson, David Whitelaw, Tom Sjolseth
ISBN-10: 1680510460
ISBN-13: 9781680510461
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2021
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 8.40h x 7.00w x 0.70d