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Washington Activities

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Exploring Washington's Wild Areas: A Guide for Hikers, Backpackers, Climbers, X-C Skiers, & Paddlers
by Marge Mueller, Ted Mueller (Contributor)
June 1992, Paperback, 157 pages, (guidebook)

Washington's Rail-Trails: a guide for walkers, bicyclists and equestrians
by Fred Wert
September 1994, Paperback, 352 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 55 wilderness and roadless areas protected under the Washington State Wilderness Act.

Biking

Kissing the Trail: Greater Seattle Mountain Bike Adventures
by John Zilly
April 1997, 2nd revised edition, Paperback, 208 pages, (guidebook)

Mountain Bike Adventures in Washington's South Cascades and Puget Sound 
by Tom Kirkendall
July 1996, 2nd edition, Paperback, 220 pages, (guidebook)

Mountain Bike! Washington: A Guide to the Classic Trails
by Alan Bennett, Laurie Leman, Chris Leman
November 1998, Paperback, 400 pages, (guidebook)

Mountain Bike Washington: An Atlas of Washington State's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides
by Amy Poffenbarger
May 1998, 1st edition, Paperback, 242 pages, (guidebook)
Feature more than 80 of the state's greatest mountain bike rides, from the lush rainforests of the Olympic Peninsula to the tulip fields and seas of wheat in the western lowlands.  Includes GPS-quality, digitally-designed relief maps detailing each ride, helpful ride locator maps, accurate route profiles show the ups and downs of each ride, in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings, schedules, and mileage logs, plus local attractions, and eateries.  Comes with a Maptech TopoScout CD-ROM.

Mountain Biking Washington
by Gordon Black
July 1999, Paperback, 238 pages, (guidebook)
Mountain bikers of all abilities will enjoy the classic assortment of rides included in this book.

Short Bike Rides Western Washington
by Judy Wagonfeld
December 1999, 3rd edition, Paperback, 322 pages, (guidebook)
Whether you're a dedicated cyclist or just want to have some fun with the kids on the weekend, a bike and a couple of hours are all you need to enjoy the carefully selected routes in this well-researched guide.

Boating

Washington Boating and Water Sports
by Terry Rudnick
April 2000, Paperback, 550 pages.

Climbing

Rock Climbing Washington
by Jeff Smoot
September 1999, Paperback, 484 pages, (guidebook)
More than 1,500 routes throughout the state, with detailed maps, topos, photos, and star ratings.

Selected Climbs in the Cascades: Alpine Routes, Sport Climbs, & Crag Climbs
by Jim Nelson, Peter Potterfield
May 2000, Paperback, 336 pages, (guidebook)
Routes that are fun and aesthetically outstanding.  Though there are technical climbs requiring aids, grade V alpine ascents, and waterfall climbs rated WI5, these are balanced by easier routes that require nothing more than bouldering skills.

Fishing

Fishing Washington's Endless Season: A Guide to Year 'Round Fishing
by Steve Probasco
December 1997, Paperback, 184 pages, (guidebook)

Flyfisher's Guide to Washington 
by Greg Thomas
January 1999, Paperback, 500 pages, (guidebook)
Steelhead and salmon runs, trophy trout in lakes and rivers throughout the state, and the occasional bass thrown in.  Each major river and lake is covered in detail with maps marked with access points, campsites, trails, and boat ramps.

Washington Blue-Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide
by John Shewey

February 1999, Paperback, 96 pages, (guidebook)

Washington Fishing
by Terry Rudnick
May 1998, 2nd edition, Paperback, 520 pages, (guidebook)
More than 1,000 top fishing spots in Washington's lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks, and marine waters.

Washington's Best Lake Fly Fishing
by Nathan Caproni

June 1995, Paperback, 198 pages, (guidebook)

Golf

Golfing in Washington
by Daniel MacMillan

March 2000, 15th edition, Paperback, 336 pages, (guidebook)
The most comprehensive guide to golf facilities in the state. The size and format were designed for easy travel in your golf bag or glove box for quick reference.

Hiking

100 Classic Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes in Washington
by Rainer Burgdorfer

September 1999, 1st edition, Paperback, 240 pages, (guidebook)
More than 100 routes and tours for intermediate to advanced alpine and Nordic skiers and snowboarders.

100 Classic Hikes in Washington: North Cascades, Olympics, Mount Rainier & South Cascades, Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak
by Ira Spring, Harvy Manning
August 1998, Mountaineers Books, 1st edition, Paperback, 256 pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: Washington Cascades
Also:
100 Hikes in Washington's Alpine Lakes
100 Hikes in Washington's Glacier Peak region: the north Cascades  
100 Hikes in Washington's North Cascades National Park Region  
100 Hikes in Washington's South Cascades and Olympics
: Chinook Pass, White Pass, Goat Rocks, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams
50 Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park  
55 Hikes in Central Washington
: Yakima, Pot Holes, Wenatchee, Grand Coulee, Columbia River, Snake River, Umtanum

55 Hikes Around Snoqualmie Pass : Mountains to Sound Greenway
by Harvey Manning, Ira Spring (Photographer)
Paperback: 224 pages,
2nd edition, May 2001.

Accessible Trails in Washington's Backcountry: A Guide to 85 Easy Outings
by Dan A. Nelson (Editor)
September 1995, Mountaineers Books, 1st edition, Paperback, 174 pages, (guidebook)
Detailed descriptions of trails that are wheelchair accessible.

Best Easy Day Hikes Olympics
by Erik Molvar

May 1998, Paperback, 100 pages, (guidebook)
Focuses on short strolls, nature trails and half-day hikes within Olympic National Park and the surrounding forest. It includes trails through the alpine meadows of the high peaks, through the ancient rainforests of the western lowlands, and along the spectacular coastline.
Found on Go Northwest! page: Washington - Olympic Peninsula

Best Hikes With Children: Western Washington & the Cascades
by Joan Burton, Ira Spring (Photographer), Bob Spring (Photographer)

April 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 272 pages, (guidebook)
Tips on kids' special needs, safety, environmental appreciation, and what to bring to ensure fun outings every time.

Best Short Hikes in Washington's North Cascades & San Juan Islands
by E. M. Sterling, Bob Spring, Ira Spring
March 1994, Mountaineers Books, Paperback, 238 pages, (guidebook)

Best Short Hikes in Washington's South Cascades & Olympics
by E. M. Sterling, Bob Spring, Ira Spring
April 1995, Mountaineers Books, Paperback, 239 pages, (guidebook)

Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes: Rainy Pass to Fraser River
by Fred W. Beckey
August 1995, Mountaineers Books, 2nd edition, Paperback, 350 pages, (guidebook)
Routes for over three hundred peaks with photos and drawings.

Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass
by Fred W. Beckey
April 1989, Mountaineers Books, 2nd editions, Paperback, 350 pages, (guidebook)

Hiking the North Cascades
by Eric Molvar
April 1998, Falcon Publishing Company, Paperback, 388 pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: North Cascades

Hiking the North Cascades
by Fred T. Darvill
July 1998, Paperback, 396 pages, (guidebook)
Drawing on more than 40 years of hiking and research in these mountains, the author presents a comprehensive listing of the 100 best hiking trails in the park.

Hiking Washington
by Ron Adkison
June 1996, 2nd edition, Paperback, 286 pages, (guidebook)
Detailed descriptions of 90 hikes.

Hiking Washington's Geology
by Scott Babcock, Robert J. Carson
May 2000, Mountaineers Books, Paperback, 224 pages, (guidebook)
Explores the dynamic geologic history of Washington's dramatic landscape, highlighting places that demonstrate why the region looks the way it does. Divides the state into eight geologic regions, each featuring 4 to 13 different hikes.

Hot Showers, Soft Beds, and Dayhikes in the Central Cascades
by Sally O'Neal Coates
July 1998, Paperback, 208 pages, (guidebook)
Found on Go Northwest! page: Central Cascades

Horse Riding

The Backcountry Horseman's Guide to Washington
by John Wolcott, Roberta Wolcott
December 1995, Paperback, 200 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 55 trails for horses, where to park your rig, preparing yourself and your horse for the rigors of backcountry riding, and equine first aid.

Snow Sports

Cross-Country Ski Tours: Washington's North Cascades
by Tom Kirkendall

November 1996, Mountaineers Books, 2nd edition, Paperback, 221 pages, (guidebook)

Snowshoe Routes: Washington
by Dan A. Nelson
December 1998, Mountaineers Books, Paperback, 256 pages, (guidebook)
Covers 81 routes ranging from beginner-level to hard-core backcountry.

Winter Hikes in Puget Sound and the Olympic Foothills
by Robert L. Mooers
November 1998, Sasquatch Books, 208 pages
Detailed descriptions of sixty trails in a readable style.
Found on Go Northwest! page: Northwest Outdoors - Downhill Ski Areas

Water Sports

A Guide to the Whitewater Rivers of Washington: A Comprehensive Handbook to over 150 Runs in the Cascades and Beyond
by Jeff Bennett
October 1991. Swiftwater Pub Co., Paperback, 304 pages.

Northwest Boat Dives: 60 Ultimate Dives in Puget Sound and Hood Canal
by Dave Bliss
May 1997, Paperback, 184 pages, (guidebook)
Guide for scuba divers that describes where the best boat dives are located.

Paddle Routes of Western Washington: 50 Flatwater Trips for Canoe and Kayak
by Verne Huser
June 2000, Mountaineers Books, Paperback, 240 pages, (guidebook)
Fully detailed trip descriptions include location, distance, time to allow, best season, potential hazards, and shuttle details.

Washington Whitewater: The 34 Best Whitewater Rivers
by Douglass A. North
March 1992, revised edition, Paperback, 304 pages, (guidebook)
All the information you need before running a river: maps, river flow data including recommended ranges, directions to the put-ins and take-outs, and river logs identifying various rapids and hazards.

Mountaineering

A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond
by Jim Whittaker, Tom Hornbein,
Edward M. Kennedy, John Glenn (Foreword)
September 1999, Hardback, 272 pages, (autobiography)
The author, Jim Whittaker is a well known personality, especially within the mountaineering community.  A mountain guide in the Pacific Northwest, the first American to summit Everest, and instrumental in the creation of local outdoor goods company REI.

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