From the Back Cover
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
Nestled against the U.S.-Canadian border in northwestern Washington State, the Mount Baker-Mount Shuksan area is a wonderland for nature lovers, backpackers, mountaineers, and backcountry skiers. Use A FalconGuide® to the Mount Baker-Mount Shuksan Area to explore the 400-square-mile region and discover ancient forests draped in mosses, subalpine meadows awash in wildflowers, and skyline ridges ending at the toes of icy glaciers.
Look inside to find:
where to hike, climb, ski, backpack, and see salmon spawn and eagles nest
detailed maps and trail descriptions
facts about the area's history, flora and fauna, and weather
safety tips and established routes for summiting the peaks
where to stay, eat, and take the best photographs
About the Author
A freelance writer and avid outdoor enthusiast, Mike McQuaide is a regular outdoor recreation contributor for the Seattle Times and the author of Day Hikes! North Cascades and Trail Running Guide to Western Washington.