Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes by Fred W. Beckey

by Fred Beckey

The long-awaited revision of Fred Beckey's comprehensive and indispensable climbing guide is here at last. The first volume in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series, Columbia River to Stevens Pass features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes, including Mount Rainier. Here you'll find geographical, historical, and geological overviews of the majestic North Cascades region, plus important tips on safety and backcountry usage and enough technical and grade information to make clear exactly what type of route you are embarking upon. The new, third edition is thoroughly revised and updated with new maps and photos, plus all the most recent resource materials. Without a doubt, this exhaustive resource should be a staple in every serious mountaineer's collection.

Genres: Outdoors, Mountaineering, Climbing, Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[David Crabtree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most comprehensive resource on the Cascades ever printed. Interesting for climbers, historians and geologists alike.

[Marc Fendel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a reference book. It's the bible of the Cascades. Say no more.

[D W · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Natalia Tune · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable