Backpacking Washington: From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys [Paperback]

Douglas Lorain (Author)

Book Description

Series: Backpacking | Publication Date: February 26, 2007

Now completely updated for a second edition, Backpacking Washington remains the only comprehensive guide to all of the Evergreen State’s best extended backpacking trips. Ranging from three days to two weeks, these 28 adventures visit every corner of the state, including the wild beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, the vast interior of the Pasayten Wilderness, Mt. Rainier’s famous Wonderland Trail, the volcanic wasteland around Mt. St. Helens, and the little-known Salmo-Priest Wilderness, where hikers may glimpse grizzly bears.

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About the Author

Douglas Lorain's family moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1969,and he has been obsessively hitting the trails of his home region ever since. Over the years he calculates that he has logged well over 30,000 trail miles in this corner of the continent, and despite a history that includes being bitten by a rattlesnake, shot at by a hunter, charged by a grizzly bear, and donating countless gallons of blood to "invertebrate vampires," he happily sees no end in sight.

Lorain is a photographer and recipient of the National Outdoor Book Award. His books cover only the best trips from the thousands of hikes and backpacking trips he has taken throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. His photographs have been featured in numerous magazines, calendars, and books, and his other guidebook titles include 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon, Afoot & Afield Portland/Vancouver, Backpacking Idaho, and Backpacking Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press; Second Edition edition (February 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899974236
• ISBN-13: 978-0899974231
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide (1st edition), July 14, 2008

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A. Pritchard (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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Fantastic and inspirational backpacking guide to the best of Washington state. I've followed in the authors footsteps on several of these trips and have not been disappointed. Filled with great descriptions, tips and an engaging writing style, makes you want to get out there!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best, April 2, 2010

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Michael Green "MeanGreen" (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Backpacking Washington: From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys (Paperback)

I have about 10 or so different trail guide books for Washington and Idaho, and I have to say that the Backpacking series by Douglas Lorraine is by far the best. His maps, and descriptions are second-to-none, and his descriptions are laced with tips on how to make the absolute most of every trip. I love this book.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars fairly hardcore, July 20, 2010

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EvilGerman (Seattle WA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Backpacking Washington: From Volcanic Peaks to Rainforest Valleys (Paperback)

Pros: Detailed descriptions. Mouth watering trips.
Cons: Very few weekend routes. Not really a fault, but I thought I'd mention it, as it made the book far less useful to me than I thought.