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Washington
Cascades
Visitor
Information
The Washington Cascades are part of
the Cascade Mountain Range which extends from British Columbia to California and is
dominated by several snow-capped volcanoes, two
national parks, dozens of wilderness areas and millions of acres of forest.
The volcanoes in
Washington are,
from north to south, Mount Baker (10,775'), Glacier Peak
(10,541'), Mount Rainier (14,411'), Mount
Adams (12,276') and Mount St. Helens
(8,366').
VISITOR
INFORMATION
Cascade Relief Maps
Virtual
Cascades
Presents through photos and links a virtual mountain-scape of the Pacific Northwest
glaciated Cascade peaks. Includes climbing photos and web
cams of Cascade peaks.
Washington State Mountain Pass Report
While some mountain passes are kept open all year round (Snoqualmie, Stevens, White), all
are subject to winter snows and temporary closure due to problems such as weather and
avalanches. Chains might be required. This web site provides seasonal reports
on Washington State's mountain pass highways.
Wild Washington
Campaign. 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. #520,
Seattle, WA 98103.
Phone: 206-633-1992,
ext. 105; or, 509-
997-2354. E-mail:
info@wildwashington.org
The Wild Washington Campaign is a broad
alliance of conservation, recreation, angling, religious and other
grassroots organizations dedicated to
permanently protecting roadless and wild public land across Washington
State.
ACTIVITIES
Alpine
Adventure's Wild & Scenic River Tours
Offers whitewater rafting or relaxing river floats through spectacular scenery with
family, friends, and groups. Trips on any of 10 rivers in Washington's Cascade
Mountains. Washington State Licensed.
GoSki Washington
Information and snow conditions at 16 Washington ski resorts.
Northwest Backcountry Travel
Offers a variety of four-season, outdoor adventures including day hikes, alpine excursions
and extended treks in the Cascades, Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park.
Tours are designed for individuals and small groups. No trace, Eco-sensitive
travel and adventure oriented.
Washington
Trails Association
Information and tips for Northwest hikers, including a growing list of Trail Reviews
contributed by online users, flora and fauna guides, backcountry kitchen and more.
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Hiking the North Cascades
by Erik Molvar
Paperback, 388
pages; Publisher: Falcon; 1.00 edition (April 1,
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Short Hikes in Washington's North Cascades & San Juan Islands
by E. M. Sterling, Bob Spring, Ira Spring
March 1994, Mountaineers Books,
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Classic Hikes in Washington: North Cascades, Olympics,
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by Ira Spring, Harvey Manning
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1998)
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