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Download or read book Classic Climbs of the Northwest written by Alan Kearney and published by Alpen Books. This book was released on 2002-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a fresh new look at some of the best ascents in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Professional climbing photographer Alan Kearney has been claiming Northwest summits for over twenty years, and he has many tales to tell about the routes he feels are classics and the people who have pioneered them. This new book surely belongs in the backpack of every Northwest climber and in the library of everyone who has an interest in the climbing scene. Each of the fifty-one routes includes an entertaining first ascent history, an interesting account of the author's first run at the peak, and detailed climb descriptions. Every route covered has been climbed by Kearney; Stunning photos (many with route overlays) and topos that provide full information on the route; Additional photos that show the overall beauty and thrill of climbing in the Pacific Northwest.