Backcountry Ski! Washington: The Best Trails and Descents for Free-Heelers and Snowboarders

Discover the best places to go in the Cascades and Olympics for backcountry skiing -- telemarking, cross-country, and snowboarding. In his new guide, Seabury Blair explores ungroomed powdery slopes and pristine wilderness trails, with more than half the routes described for intermediate-level backcountry skiers. The 70 routes described here feature mileage and elevation gains, trail logs, estimated skiing times, topographical maps with GPS, photos, skill levels and traction required, map references, directions, and avalanche potentials. Blair also includes information on safety, gear, and resources as well as tips on backcountry areas in eastern Washington.