Classic Climbs of the Northwest

by Alan Kearney

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966979559
• ISBN13: 9780966979558
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Alpenbooks Press LLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A must for any climber's library

This is a great book for anyone who climbs in the Northwest or is interested in Northwest climbing history. The book gives a unique view into Kearney's life long love affair with the high, wild, and often remote summits. Kearney has been climbing, seemingly non-stop, since the early seventies and his passion for the sport leaps off the pages. In addition to the "normal" pictures and route descriptions(excellent), Kearney includes information regarding the history of the route and the individuals involved.(these are often fascinating stories - in a number of cases the first accents were done by the author) The historical overview is followed by an account of the accent that involved the author.(Kearney has climbed every route - 4 in British Columbia, 43 in Washington, 2 in Oregon and 2 in Idaho) This is a great addition to any climber's library. You should buy this book even if you own the other guides to the region.