Washington Scrambles
Title | Washington Scrambles PDF eBook |
Author | Peggy Goldman |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 373 |
Release | 2014-03-31 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1594858411 |
CLICK HERE to download a sample from Washington Scrambles Scrambles are for people who need to be on a mountain top, but don’t need a rope to get there! • An out-of-print guidebook completely redone and brought back by reader demand • 80 challenging, but non-technical, ascents in Washington, plus 5 traverses Alpine scrambling is a form of nontechnical mountaineering that falls somewhere between high altitude hiking and rock climbing. Ropes and other aids typically are not needed. This new, fully revised second edition features 85 routes, including 25 all-new scrambles not in the first edition, as well as a new chapter covering fi ve high-alpine traverses in the North Cascades. All routes are displayed on maps, many of which indicate alternative routes to the primary way up. Keep stats? Then you’ll also appreciate the all-new “scramble statistics” table.
75 Scrambles in Washington
Title | 75 Scrambles in Washington PDF eBook |
Author | Peggy Goldman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780898867619 |
Washington state offers a variety of outstanding wilderness destinations for a broad range of mountaineering activities, all within close proximity to civilization. 75 Scrambles in Washington is the first guidebook for Washington to target the realm of nontechnical mountain ascents, otherwise known as scrambles.
Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition
Title | Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies – 3rd Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Kane |
Publisher | Rocky Mountain Books Ltd |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1771600977 |
Annotation Armed with first-hand information, Alan Kane describes over 170 scrambles in a clear, concise format. This includes equipment needed, when to go, how to get there, where to park and what to expect as you work your way to the summit. Photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia, origins of placenames and summit views. Routes range from off-trail hiking suitable for strong hikers to challenging routes at the low end of technical climbing where use of specific handholds is required on steep, airy terrain.
American Motorcyclist
Title | American Motorcyclist PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 58 |
Release | 1970-07 |
Genre | |
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American Motorcyclist magazine, the official journal of the American Motorcyclist Associaton, tells the stories of the people who make motorcycling the sport that it is. It's available monthly to AMA members. Become a part of the largest, most diverse and most enthusiastic group of riders in the country by visiting our website or calling 800-AMA-JOIN.
Classic Cascade Climbs
Title | Classic Cascade Climbs PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Nelson |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 654 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1680510479 |
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.
Washington's Highest Mountains
Title | Washington's Highest Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Peggy Goldman |
Publisher | Wilderness Press |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2011-11-13 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0899976085 |
A remarkable compendium of the most doable climbing routes up the highest peaks in Washington. Author Peggy Goldman has written this book for climbers of all abilities, but especially those "average mountaineers" wishing to increase their skills and expand their horizons in the Washington Cascades' challenging terrain. 35 trips are described, covering 61 distinct peaks, encompassing alpine and glacier climbs ranging from class 3 to class 5.
Climbing Washington's Mountains
Title | Climbing Washington's Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | Jeff Smoot |
Publisher | Falcon Guides |
Pages | 420 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780762710867 |
This select guide to the best mountains in Washington State includes hikes, scrambles, and easy climbs for weekend mountaineers and peak baggers. All the information needed to reach the summits.