By Chris Freye From Knoxville Feb 24, 2013
| So, I have scoured the internet in search of a good guide book for Washington but there seem to be so many out there. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a guidebook for Rainier, the Cascades and Leavenworth. If I need to get multiple guide books than I will... |  FLAG |
By Ben Beckerich From saint helens, oregon Feb 24, 2013
| Cascade Alpine Guide - pick your volume |  FLAG |
By Cale Hoopes From Sammamish, WA Feb 24, 2013
| Ok, so you ended up asking about multiple areas with multiple complexities. So, let me say that you should probably get multiple books. While the CAG is good, it's a bit old and some areas could be better with more recent books. For rock in Leavenworth: www.leavenworthrockclimbing.com/ For Rainier: www.amazon.com/Climbing-Mount-Rainier-Essentials-Guide/dp/09>>> For Other Routes: CAG is excellent for lower routes. Also try: www.amazon.com/Classic-Climbs-Northwest-Alan-Kearney/dp/0966>>> Summit Routes (top 100) www.amazon.com/Summit-Routes-Washingtons-Scramblers-Climbers>>> Good: www.amazon.com/Climbing-Cascade-Volcanoes-Jeff-Smoot/dp/1560>>> Yes. You should get multiples. If you're gonna be living in WA, there are guidebooks available for Washington Pass, Index, Exit 38, Frenchman Coulee, Royal Columns/Tieton, etc. If you want real rock guides, look for one of these books before heading to the area. Will benefit you greatly! |  FLAG |
By Aaron Pulda From Seattle, WA Mar 12, 2013
| leavenworth rock climbing by kramar beckey alpine guides 1-3 not sure for rainier. Sky Valley Rock for index Free pdf for Mt. Erie, PM me if you want. |  FLAG |
By Eric Fjellanger Mar 12, 2013
| I agree that it really depends on what your focus is- "Rainier, Cascades, Leavenworth" describes a huge variety of locations and types of climbing. Here are two general-purpose recommendations: Selected Climbs in the Cascades (vol 1) is a really good guide for alpine climbs and some rock routes. It has enough classics to keep you busy for a while. Weekend Rock is a really good book for moderate single- and multi-pitch rock climbing all over the state. It's mostly about cragging/short approaches. |  FLAG |
By wufpak18 From Raleigh, NC Mar 12, 2013
| Frenchman coulee was the junk! Never saw another soul the for 5 months out there and some great swimming/cliff jumping. Just look out for gang activity around there. I was warned of it a couple times when I was out there 2 years ago. |  FLAG |
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