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
A guidebook like this is not something one reads breathlessly from cover to cover, but I must admit, I've whiled away a lot of rainy days in the Pacific Northwest, reading, planning, and scheming for future climbs.