Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes Washington - Paperback

Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes Washington Guidebook

This comprehensive guidebook covers 80 backcountry ski and snowboard routes throughout Washington State, plus one route in British Columbia. Written by Martin Volken and his team at Pro Guiding Service, this resource is designed for intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders seeking adventure in Washington's Cascades, Olympics, and Mount Rainier regions.

Route Information and Features

Each of the 80 routes includes detailed technical information to help you plan and execute your backcountry trips safely. Routes range from accessible day trips for relative beginners to challenging multiday traverses for experienced backcountry travelers.

Every route entry provides:

• Starting elevation and high point measurements
• Total elevation gain and loss
• Route distance
• Time required for completion
• Recommended skill and fitness levels
• Best season to ski each route
• Maps and permits information
• Driving directions from nearest major town or junction
• Detailed route description with terrain features

Author Expertise

Martin Volken, a native of Switzerland, is one of only three officially certified Swiss Guides working in the United States. He serves as an instructor and examiner for the American Mountain Guides Association's (AMGA) elite certification program and is the founder of Pro Guiding Services, based in the Cascade foothills. The guidebook includes an introduction by legendary Northwest skier Lowell Skoog.

Coverage Areas

The guidebook provides comprehensive coverage of Washington State's premier backcountry skiing and snowboarding destinations. Routes span the Cascade Range, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier area, offering diverse terrain and conditions for various skill levels. The inclusion of one British Columbia route expands options for Pacific Northwest backcountry enthusiasts.

Published by Mountaineers Books in paperback format, this guidebook serves as an essential resource for planning winter backcountry adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest region.