 This is the consolidation of 2 former books, Crosscountry Ski Tours In Washington's North (and South) Cascades. This edition (published Oct 2002) highlights the 100 best cross country trails throughout the state. In addition to trip details, there is info on winter camping. |
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 Over 100 routes & tours for intermediate to advanced alpine & Nordic skiers & snowboarders for the Cascade region in Washington. Details best times to go, access, tour length & more. |
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 100 of the best hikes in WA covering North & South Cascades, Olympics, Mt Rainier, Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak. Also encourages hikers to become active participants in an effort to preserve wilderness. |
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 More than 50 of the best day and overnight hikes across the state from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia Basin. Interesting insights into the geography and history of each place. |
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 From the heights of the Cascade Range to the shores of Puget Sound, great local hikes explore ancient trees, thundering waterfalls, towering peaks, and ice-clad volcanoes. This guide shows hikers the best of the best, including many lesser-known butequally accessible destinations. |
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 Inspired by foods from all over the world, the author has created over 200 lightweight, taste-tested recipes to turn an ordinary backcountry outing into a gourmet adventure. Some recipes are cooked and dehydrated before the trip, others can be prepared in camp in just minutes . |
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 The comprehensive manual that will make that dream a reality. Covers such areas as: preparing a bike for long-range load carrying; tools, spares, and repairs;clothing, camping gear; health, and survival; air-freighting a bike; transcontinental route outlines-across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America. Has tales from the saddle-firsthand accounts of spoke-bending biking adventures worldwide,including battling against the elements on epic journeys in Kyrgyzstan, India, the road |
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 Full-color, full-page photos with adjoining text pages make identification easy; helpful line drawings; complete glossary; superb organization; portable 6" x 4" size is lightweight & compact. Butterflies of North America. |
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 Includes: an identification field guide to local birds, animals, trees, wildflowers, insects, weather, etc. Explanations of natural history; detailed descriptions for seasonal access, travel directions, trail info of 50 best natural sites in the area.Essays addressing issues of conservation, endangered species, human habitation effects. |
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 Tongue-in-cheek wilderness manual for women who appreciate nature but prefer to maintain their coiffure while interacting with it. Lots of useful information-such as handy checklists for what to bring and wear-tucked between the humor. |
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 Best trails & descents in the Cascades & Olympics in Washington. 70 ungroomed routes feature mileage & elevation gains, trail logs, estimated skiing times, topo maps w/GPS, skill levels & traction required, map references, directions & avalanche potentials. |
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 Originally written for trip leaders in the Princeton University Outdoor Program, this book guides the reader through every step of the backpacking process, with chapters on planning, equipment, cooking, hygiene, emergency procedures & much more. |
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 Designed specifically for the annual backpacking vacation every hiker dreams about, this book presents the author's 1st-hand knowledge of the best extended backpacking trips in Washington (3 days to 2 weeks), visiting every corner of the state (beaches,volcanoes, mountains, deserts). Detailed maps, text, plus ratings for scenery, crowds & difficulty. |
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 Miles of hiking trails surround more than 600 glacier-carved lakes tucked among the craggy peaks of the central Cascade Range that are the centerpiece of this magnificent wilderness. This guide not only covers backpacking options inside the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, but includes many of the popular routes just outside the Area for a selection of the best overnight hikes in the region. |
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 Part of a series for women by women. Author, an AT thru-hiker, gives a fresh perspective & up-to-date presentation of techniques & equipment. Written in a unique perspective, this book will give readers the confidence to try a new sport. |
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 How to make food stay edible longer and taste better. This four-color, illustrated book teaches how to prepare great meals for large groups in the outdoors; keep cooked foods hot long enough for second helpings; plan and pack meals for a wilderness expedition; cook in the rain, wind, and snow; obtain safe drinking water; and properly dispose of wastes. The official handbook for the Boy Scouts' cooking badge. |
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 Book of 27 trails are detailed, as well as 55 ski areas (including 7 just across the Calif. and Washington borders). Half the trails are groomed specifically for cross-country skiing. Regions include southwest Washington, Mount Hood, Santiam Pass, central Oregon, Willamette Pass, southern and eastern OR, the OR coast, and northern CA. For both novice to advanced cross-country skiers. |
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 Includes 80 dog-friendly trails on a variety of fun and challenging terrain. Crammed with tips and advice on hiking with dogs, their special needs, and more. Details trail length, elevation, time, trail etiquette, impact, etc. |
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 This book describes the full suite of old-growth forest types found in the Cascade Mountain range and guides you to the trails where you can enjoy them. One hundred old-growth hikes ranging from two to 15 miles in length are described. Fifty sidebars highlight short nature trails through stands of old-growth and point out noteworthy big trees. Five quite different geographic regions are covered: northern & southern Washington Cascades, northern, central & southern Oregon Cascades. |
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58 road & mountain bike rides in National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, & Scenic Areas. Routes of all levels & lengths in the stunning geographic diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Each ride includes map, length & difficulty, directions, info on road surface. Appendix lists where to stay or camp, buy supplies & bike shop info. |
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