Mountaineers Books Classic Cascade Climbs

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