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Exploring
Washington's Wild Areas: A
Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Climbers, X-C Skiers, & Paddlers
by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller (Contributor)
June 1992, Paperback,
157 pages, (guidebook)
Washington's
Rail-Trails: a guide for walkers,
bicyclists and equestrians
by Fred Wert
September 1994, Paperback, 352 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 55 wilderness and roadless areas
protected under the Washington State Wilderness Act.
Biking
Kissing
the Trail: Greater Seattle Mountain
Bike Adventures
by John Zilly
April 1997, 2nd revised edition, Paperback,
208 pages, (guidebook)
Mountain
Bike Adventures in Washington's South Cascades and Puget Sound
by Tom Kirkendall
July 1996, 2nd edition, Paperback, 220 pages,
(guidebook)
Mountain
Bike! Washington: A Guide to the Classic Trails
by Alan Bennett, Laurie Leman, Chris Leman
November 1998,
Paperback, 400 pages, (guidebook)
Mountain
Bike Washington: An Atlas of Washington State's Greatest
Off-Road Bicycle Rides
by Amy Poffenbarger
May 1998, 1st edition, Paperback, 242 pages,
(guidebook)
Feature more than 80 of the state's
greatest mountain bike rides, from the lush rainforests of the Olympic
Peninsula to the tulip fields and seas of wheat in the western
lowlands. Includes GPS-quality,
digitally-designed relief maps detailing each ride, helpful ride locator
maps, accurate route profiles show the ups and downs of each ride, in-depth
trail descriptions with difficulty ratings, schedules, and mileage logs,
plus local attractions, and eateries. Comes with a Maptech TopoScout
CD-ROM.
Mountain
Biking Washington
by Gordon Black
July 1999, Paperback, 238 pages, (guidebook)
Mountain bikers of all abilities will enjoy
the classic assortment of rides included in this book.
Short
Bike Rides Western Washington
by Judy Wagonfeld
December 1999, 3rd edition, Paperback,
322 pages, (guidebook)
Whether you're a dedicated cyclist or
just want to have some fun with the kids on the weekend, a bike and a couple
of hours are all you need to enjoy the carefully selected routes in this
well-researched guide.
Boating
Washington
Boating and Water Sports
by Terry Rudnick
April 2000, Paperback, 550 pages.
Climbing
Rock
Climbing Washington
by Jeff Smoot
September 1999, Paperback,
484 pages, (guidebook)
More than 1,500 routes throughout the state, with detailed maps, topos,
photos, and star ratings.
Selected
Climbs in the Cascades: Alpine
Routes, Sport Climbs, & Crag Climbs
by Jim Nelson, Peter Potterfield
May 2000, Paperback, 336 pages, (guidebook)
Routes that are fun and aesthetically
outstanding. Though there are technical climbs requiring aids, grade V
alpine ascents, and waterfall climbs rated WI5, these are balanced by easier
routes that require nothing more than bouldering skills.
Fishing
Fishing
Washington's Endless Season: A
Guide to Year 'Round Fishing
by Steve Probasco
December 1997, Paperback, 184 pages, (guidebook)
Flyfisher's
Guide to Washington
by Greg Thomas
January 1999, Paperback, 500 pages, (guidebook)
Steelhead and salmon runs, trophy trout
in lakes and rivers throughout the state, and the occasional bass thrown
in. Each major river and lake is covered in detail with maps marked
with access points, campsites, trails, and boat ramps.
Washington
Blue-Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide
by John Shewey
February 1999, Paperback,
96 pages, (guidebook)
Washington
Fishing
by Terry Rudnick
May 1998, 2nd edition, Paperback, 520 pages,
(guidebook)
More than 1,000 top fishing spots in
Washington's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks, and marine waters.
Washington's
Best Lake Fly Fishing
by Nathan Caproni
June 1995, Paperback, 198 pages, (guidebook)
Golf
Golfing
in Washington
by Daniel MacMillan
March 2000, 15th edition, Paperback, 336 pages,
(guidebook)
The most comprehensive guide to golf
facilities in the state. The size and format were designed for easy travel
in your golf bag or glove box for quick reference.
Hiking
100
Classic Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes in Washington
by Rainer Burgdorfer
September 1999, 1st edition, Paperback,
240 pages, (guidebook)
More than 100 routes and tours for
intermediate to advanced alpine and Nordic skiers and snowboarders.
100 Classic
Hikes in Washington: North Cascades, Olympics, Mount Rainier & South
Cascades, Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak
by Ira Spring, Harvy Manning
August 1998, Mountaineers Books, 1st
edition, Paperback, 256 pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: Washington Cascades
Also:
100 Hikes in
Washington's Alpine Lakes
100 Hikes in
Washington's Glacier Peak region: the north Cascades
100
Hikes in Washington's North Cascades National Park Region
100
Hikes in Washington's South Cascades and Olympics:
Chinook Pass, White Pass, Goat Rocks, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams
50
Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park
55
Hikes in Central Washington:
Yakima, Pot Holes, Wenatchee, Grand Coulee, Columbia River, Snake River,
Umtanum
55
Hikes Around Snoqualmie Pass : Mountains to Sound Greenway
by Harvey Manning, Ira Spring (Photographer)
Paperback: 224 pages, 2nd edition, May
2001.
Accessible
Trails in Washington's Backcountry: A Guide to 85 Easy Outings
by Dan A. Nelson (Editor)
September 1995, Mountaineers
Books, 1st
edition, Paperback, 174 pages, (guidebook)
Detailed descriptions of trails that are
wheelchair accessible.
Best Easy Day
Hikes Olympics
by Erik Molvar
May 1998, Paperback, 100 pages, (guidebook)
Focuses on short strolls, nature trails and half-day hikes
within Olympic National Park and the surrounding forest. It includes trails through the
alpine meadows of the high peaks, through the ancient rainforests of the western lowlands,
and along the spectacular coastline.
Found on Go Northwest! page: Washington - Olympic Peninsula
Best
Hikes With Children: Western Washington & the Cascades
by Joan Burton, Ira Spring (Photographer), Bob Spring (Photographer)
April 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 272
pages, (guidebook)
Tips on kids' special needs, safety,
environmental appreciation, and what to bring to ensure fun outings every
time.
Best
Short Hikes in Washington's North Cascades & San Juan Islands
by E. M. Sterling, Bob Spring, Ira Spring
March 1994, Mountaineers Books,
Paperback, 238 pages, (guidebook)
Best
Short Hikes in Washington's South Cascades & Olympics
by E. M. Sterling, Bob Spring, Ira Spring
April 1995, Mountaineers Books,
Paperback, 239 pages, (guidebook)
Cascade
Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes: Rainy Pass to Fraser River
by Fred W. Beckey
August 1995, Mountaineers Books, 2nd edition, Paperback, 350
pages, (guidebook)
Routes for over three hundred peaks with
photos and drawings.
Cascade
Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy
Pass
by Fred W. Beckey
April 1989, Mountaineers
Books, 2nd editions, Paperback, 350 pages, (guidebook)
Hiking
the North Cascades
by Eric Molvar
April 1998, Falcon Publishing Company, Paperback, 388
pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: North Cascades
Hiking
the North Cascades
by Fred T. Darvill
July 1998, Paperback, 396 pages, (guidebook)
Drawing on more than 40 years of hiking
and research in these mountains, the author presents a comprehensive listing
of the 100 best hiking trails in the park.
Hiking
Washington
by Ron Adkison
June 1996, 2nd edition, Paperback, 286 pages, (guidebook)
Detailed descriptions of 90 hikes.
Hiking
Washington's Geology
by Scott Babcock, Robert J. Carson
May 2000, Mountaineers
Books, Paperback, 224 pages, (guidebook)
Explores the dynamic geologic history of
Washington's dramatic landscape, highlighting places that demonstrate why
the region looks the way it does. Divides the state into eight geologic
regions, each featuring 4 to 13 different hikes.
Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Central Cascades
by Sally O'Neal Coates
July 1998, Paperback, 208 pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: Central Cascades
Horse
Riding
The
Backcountry Horseman's Guide to Washington
by John Wolcott, Roberta Wolcott
December 1995, Paperback, 200 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 55 trails for horses, where to
park your rig, preparing yourself and your horse for the rigors of
backcountry riding, and equine first aid.
Snow
Sports
Cross-Country
Ski Tours: Washington's North
Cascades
by Tom Kirkendall
November 1996, Mountaineers Books, 2nd
edition, Paperback, 221 pages, (guidebook)
Snowshoe
Routes: Washington
by Dan A. Nelson
December 1998, Mountaineers Books, Paperback,
256 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 81 routes ranging from
beginner-level to hard-core backcountry.
Winter Hikes in
Puget Sound and the Olympic Foothills
by Robert L. Mooers
November 1998, Sasquatch Books, 208 pages
Detailed descriptions of sixty trails in a readable
style.
Found on Go Northwest! page: Northwest
Outdoors - Downhill Ski Areas
Water
Sports
A Guide to the Whitewater Rivers of Washington: A Comprehensive Handbook
to over 150 Runs in the Cascades and Beyond
by Jeff Bennett
October 1991.
Swiftwater Pub Co., Paperback,
304 pages.
Northwest
Boat Dives: 60 Ultimate Dives in
Puget Sound and Hood Canal
by Dave Bliss
May 1997, Paperback,
184 pages, (guidebook)
Guide for scuba divers that describes
where the best boat dives are located.
Paddle
Routes of Western Washington: 50
Flatwater Trips for Canoe and Kayak
by Verne Huser
June 2000, Mountaineers Books, Paperback,
240 pages, (guidebook)
Fully detailed trip descriptions include
location, distance, time to allow, best season, potential hazards, and
shuttle details.
Washington
Whitewater: The 34 Best Whitewater Rivers
by Douglass A. North
March 1992, revised
edition, Paperback, 304 pages, (guidebook)
All the information you need before running
a river: maps, river flow data including recommended ranges, directions to the
put-ins and take-outs, and river logs identifying various rapids and hazards.
Mountaineering
A Life on the
Edge: Memoirs of Everest and
Beyond
by Jim Whittaker, Tom Hornbein, Edward M. Kennedy,
John Glenn (Foreword)
September 1999, Hardback, 272 pages, (autobiography)
The author, Jim Whittaker is a well known personality,
especially within the mountaineering community. A mountain guide in the Pacific
Northwest, the first American to summit Everest, and instrumental in the creation of local
outdoor goods company REI.
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