Classic Cascade Climbs: Select Routes in Washington State

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.

© 2021 Mountaineers Books (E-bog): 9781680510478

Release date

E-bog: 1. september 2021