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Washington Scrambles: Best Nontechnical Ascents, 2nd Edition
This fully revised second edition guidebook covers 85 challenging nontechnical alpine scrambles across Washington State. The book features 25 all-new routes not included in the first edition, plus a new chapter dedicated to five high-alpine traverses in the North Cascades.
What is Alpine Scrambling?
Alpine scrambling occupies the terrain between high-altitude hiking and technical rock climbing. These routes require no ropes or climbing aids, making them accessible to experienced hikers ready to tackle more challenging mountain terrain. The 85 routes in this guide offer progression from moderate to difficult scrambles while remaining nontechnical.
Key Features
- 85 total routes including 80 individual ascents and 5 traverses
- 25 completely new scrambles added to this edition
- Dedicated chapter on North Cascades high-alpine traverses
- Detailed maps showing primary routes and alternative approaches
- New scramble statistics table for tracking your accomplishments
- Covers Washington's most challenging nontechnical mountain terrain
Route Information
Each route includes comprehensive mapping with clearly marked primary ascent lines. Many maps display alternative approaches, giving you options based on conditions, experience level, and time available. The scramble statistics table provides quick reference data for planning your outings and tracking completed routes.
About the Author
Peggy Goldman brings over 30 years of mountaineering experience to this guidebook. A Mountaineers member since 1990 and scrambling leader since 1994, she has completed courses in Alpine Scrambling, Basic Climbing, and Ski Mountaineering. She was the third woman to climb the Top 100 mountains in Washington State. Her background as a Stanford-educated physician specializing in infectious diseases and emergency medicine informs her detailed, safety-conscious approach to route descriptions.
Second Edition Updates
This edition represents a complete overhaul of the out-of-print original, brought back by reader demand. Beyond the 25 new routes, the book features updated trail information, current access details, and refined route descriptions based on recent field research. The addition of the North Cascades traverses chapter expands the book's scope to include multi-peak objectives for experienced scramblers.
Published by Mountaineers Books in March 2014, this 2nd edition paperback serves as the definitive guide to Washington's best nontechnical mountain ascents.
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