Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by Yvonne Prater and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1982-12-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Filled with historical photographs * Includes excerpts from diaries, newspaper files, community histories, and personal interviews The highway through Washington's Cascades at Snoqualmie Pass is one of the most heavily used mountain transportation routes in the country. Yet, within sight of its concrete ribbons, one can find sections of the primitive wagon road that brought prairie-state settlers through the pass to open up the Puget Sound country. Traces can still be found of an even earlier route, the trail used by the Indians for hunting and trading. Others traveled the pass as civilization moved West: fur traders, miners, military horse columns, cattle drovers, farmers, precursors of today's land developers. A little ferryboat once crossed Lake Keechelus to link up the wagon road; then logging and dam building altered the lake forever. The coming of the automobile; the establishment of two railways and then subsequent waves of highway construction brought the pass into the modern era, which also saw the birth of the ski resort in the Northwest. This is the story of the evolution of the Snoqualmie Pass, from narrow Indian trail to multi-laned Interstate 90, and of the people who took part along the way. For the hundreds who drive through the pass daily, for the countless thousands more who have skied, hiked, snowshoed and climbed in this alpine playground, it's a fascinating tale.
Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by John Kinnick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated in the Cascades about 50 miles east of Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass is intersected by the most heavily used route connecting eastern and western Washington. In the 1800s, use of the old Native American trail by explorers, cattlemen, and miners created a need for a wagon road. A railway and highway followed, and Snoqualmie Pass quickly developed into an all-season recreational paradise with over a half million visitors annually. Known for easy access to snow sports and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area, nighttime ski operations, and the world-famous terrain of Alpental, Snoqualmie Pass is also a community of neighborhoods with both full-time and part-time residents who share a unique mountain lifestyle.
Download or read book Backcountry Skiing Snoqualmie Pass Washington written by Matt Schonwald and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic ski atlas for backcountry skiing on Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
Download or read book Early Skiing on Snoqualmie Pass written by John W. Lundin and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive the exciting early days of skiing when Snoqualmie Pass was the epicenter of the sport. Ski jumping tournaments attracted world-class competitors to Cle Elum, Beaver Lake on the Summit and the Milwaukee Ski Bowl. The Mountaineers' twenty-mile race from Snoqualmie to Stampede Pass, dubbed "the world's longest and hardest race," was a pinnacle of cross-country skiing. Alpine skiing began in private ski clubs and expanded in 1934 with the country's first municipal ski area, known as the Seattle Municipal Ski Park. And the sport peaked when the Milwaukee Ski Bowl at Hyak opened in 1938. With train access, a modern ski lodge, an overhead cable lift and free ski lessons from the Seattle Times, the Ski Bowl revolutionized local skiing. Lawyer and local ski historian John W. Lundin follows the historic tracks through the genesis of American skiing.
Download or read book Day Hiking Mount Rainier written by Dan Nelson and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download two hikes — "Yellowstone Cliffs & Windy Gap" & "Box Canyon" — from Day Hiking Mount Rainier * 70 national park trails, each rated on an overall-quality scale of 1 to 5 * Hikes-at-a-Glance chart, topographic maps, GPS waypoints, and elevation profiles * Crystal-clear directions with drive-times from major cities and junctions * 1% of sales donated to the Washington Trails Association for trail maintenance The tallest mountain in the Cascade Range has long beckoned hikers to its many trails. Compact, portable, and beautifully packaged, Day Hiking Mount Rainier provides the most thorough coverage of Mount Rainier National Park to date, including the park's four main entrances-Nisqually, Carbon River, White River/Sunrise, and Stevens Canyon/Ohanapecosh -- as well as Cayuse Pass and Highway 123, the Grove of the Patriarchs, Camp Muir, parts of the Wonderland Trail, Longmire, and Paradise. Nearby camping options are included, plus info on how to extend your hike, a full-color photo insert and overview map, quick-reference icons for kids, dogs, views, and much more.
Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by Yvonne Prater and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family on the Loose written by Bill Richards and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack your bags, hop a plane, and take a trip! Embarking on a journey with your kids can be a thrilling and rewarding adventure. Family travel is also a great way to expand your cultural horizons and help cultivate our next generation of global citizens. This book offers hundreds of easy-to-use ideas for:* Drumming up excitement for the journey ahead* Teaching your kids to pack themselves* Having fun at the airport and on the plane* Easing jetlag and schedule changes* Involving everyone in setting itineraries and expectations * Making museums and tourist stops engaging for everyone* Enriching your travel experience through journaling* Keeping the joy of the journey alive long after your return* Discovering cultural education in your own back yardThis book is intended for well-seasoned travelers and newbies alike who enjoy being with their children, want to enrich their education, and are excited to discover, as a family, the vast and unique experiences this world has to offer.
Download or read book Backcountry Skiing Snoqualmie Pass written by Martin Volken and published by Falcon Press Publishing. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guides the reader to great skiing away from the crowds and provides the information every skier will want for fun and challenging high-country adventures.
Download or read book Written in the Snows written by Lowell Skoog and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Century of Northwest wilderness skiing stories by noted expert 150 black-and-white and color photographs Celebrates the friluftsliv, or open-air living spirit, of backcountry skiing In Written in the Snows, renowned local skiing historian Lowell Skoog presents a definitive and visually rich history of the past century of Northwest ski culture, from stirring and colorful stories of wilderness exploration to the evolution of gear and technique. He traces the development of skiing in Washington from the late 1800s to the present, covering the beginnings of ski resorts and competitions, the importance of wild places in the Olympic and Cascade mountains (including Oregon's Mount Hood), and the friluftsliv, or open-air living spirit, of backcountry skiing. Skoog addresses how skiing has been shaped by larger social trends, including immigration, the Great Depression, war, economic growth, conservation, and the media. In turn, Northwest skiers have affected their region in ways that transcend the sport, producing local legends like Milnor Roberts, Olga Bolstad, Hans Otto Giese, Bill Maxwell, and more. While weaving his own impressions and experiences into the larger history, Skoog shows that skiing is far more than mere sport or recreation.
Download or read book Backcountry Ski Map written by Matt Schonwald and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waterproof foldable map for backcountry skiing Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by Darby Roach and published by Bitingduck Press LLC. This book was released on 2001 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wealthy, sophisticated and handsome New England College of Art Professor, Beck Mitchell, has just made the mistake of his life. HeOCOs unwittingly insulted an underworld kingpin and now the don, Maurice, Maw DiFazio, is out to salve his honor with BeckOCOs blood. After a hit attempt in which Beck is wounded in the face, he panicks, and, bleeding and disfigured, flees his swanky Providence, Rhode Island penthouse and catches the first plane out of town. He winds up in Seattle, rents a car and heads for the hills to lay low and lick his wounds. But thereOCOs a blizzard blowing up in the Cascade MountainsOCothe worst in twenty years, and BeckOCOs wound is festering. HeOCOs feverish, delirious, and in all the wind and snow, he becomes lost and runs his rental car off the road. Soon, heOCOs picked up by a couple of men in a beat-up van who take him to their isolated, broken-down farmhouse. There, he is held captive by a heavily armed right-wing militia group calling itself the Sons of Freedom. Calvin, the paranoid, leader of the Sons of Freedom, suspects Beck is a government agent and puts him on trial for espionage. The high, lonely Cascade Mountains of Washington State are locked deep in the frigid grip of February, but things have turned plenty hot for Beck. Two stone-cold mob soldiers have tracked Beck to the militia headquarters with orders to kill him in the most extravagant way possible. But the extra-chromosome, extra-xenophobic Calvin and his fellow militiamen are not about to let a couple of hoods from the big city take their prisoner from them. It's white supremacist dogma versus Mafioso honor. Beck will have to lay aside his mantle of refinement and get down and dirty with the rest of the boys. HeOCOs helped along the way by a Northwest Native American shaman and the lithe Jaz Reilly, a beautiful young bounty hunter. Boson Books also offers THINK FAST! by Darby Roach. For an author bio and photo, reviews, and a reading sample, visit bosonbooks.com."
Download or read book Cascade Alpine Guide Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass written by Fred Beckey and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003-06-09 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years * Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks * Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades. This volume covers the middle of the Cascade Range, from the foothills east of Puget Sound to Lake Chelan. You'll find geographical, historical, and geological overviews of the majestic mid-Cascade region, plus important tips on safety and backcountry usage. Legendary author/climber Fred Beckey includes technical and grade information for each route to make clear exactly what type of climb you are embarking upon.
Download or read book Backcountry Skiing Snoqualmie Pass written by Matthew Schonwald and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to backcountry skiing the Snoqualmie Pass area
Download or read book 55 Hikes Around Snoqualmie Pass written by Harvey Manning and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully detailed, best-selling hiking guides.These best of the best guides feature full-color photos and maps throughout.
Download or read book Snoqualmie Pass written by Edwin Swergal and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snoqualmie Rock written by Kurt Hicks and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snoqualmie Rock is the comprehensive, full-color guidebook to the rock climbing crags around North Bend, Washington. It features over 700 rock and alpine climbs in the Snoqualmie Valley, covering roughly 900 square miles of mountains. All of the classics at Little Si and Exit 38 are included, PLUS details on more than 60 separate crags, including many never-before-published routes of all difficulty levels.Author: Kurt Hicks336 pages, soft cover
Download or read book The River That Made Seattle written by BJ Cummings and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With bountiful salmon and fertile plains, the Duwamish River has drawn people to its shores over the centuries for trading, transport, and sustenance. Chief Se’alth and his allies fished and lived in villages here and white settlers established their first settlements nearby. Industrialists later straightened the river’s natural turns and built factories on its banks, floating in raw materials and shipping out airplane parts, cement, and steel. Unfortunately, the very utility of the river has been its undoing, as decades of dumping led to the river being declared a Superfund cleanup site. Using previously unpublished accounts by Indigenous people and settlers, BJ Cummings’s compelling narrative restores the Duwamish River to its central place in Seattle and Pacific Northwest history. Writing from the perspective of environmental justice—and herself a key figure in river restoration efforts—Cummings vividly portrays the people and conflicts that shaped the region’s culture and natural environment. She conducted research with members of the Duwamish Tribe, with whom she has long worked as an advocate. Cummings shares the river’s story as a call for action in aligning decisions about the river and its future with values of collaboration, respect, and justice.
