Backcountry Skiing in the Washington's Cascades [Paperback]

Rainer Burgdorfer (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books (April 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898861292
• ISBN-13: 978-0898861297
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,400,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing > Cross-Country

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb resource for skilled skiers, get away from the crowds, October 2, 1998

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This review is from: Backcountry Skiing in the Washington's Cascades (Paperback)

This is a superb resource for skilled skiers who would like to get further into the backcountry and escape the crowds of intermediate skiers who throng to the easier, more well known spots. The Seattle backcountry ski community considers this book to be the premier guide for the area. Friends have been known to steal their friends' copies. Burgdorfer makes it clear that this book is for those who already know what they are doing. It includes tours that have been removed from newer books and excellent specific information on local snow, avalanche and weather conditions. Learn how to figure out where to ski on Saturday by paying a little attention to the weather during the week. If you are lucky enough to find a copy don't loan it out or you may never get it back!