Hiking from here to WOW: North Cascades

50 Trails to the Wonder of Wilderness

The authors hiked more than 2,000 miles (3,220 km) through North Cascades National Park plus the surrounding wilderness areas, including Glacier Peak, Mt. Baker, the Pasayten, and Canada's Manning and Cathedral provincial parks. They ascended elevation equivalent to climbing from sea level to the summit of Mt. Everest nine times. They took more than 1,000 photos and hundreds of pages of field notes. Then they culled their list of favourite hikes down to 50 -- each selected for its power to incite awe.

At 264 pages, Hiking from here to WOW North Cascades describes the cathedral forests, pyschedelic meadows, spiky summits, and colossal glaciers that distinguish the American Alps. It offers the boot-tested advice you need to create rewarding adventures. And it does so in refreshing style: honest, literate, entertaining, inspiring. Like all WOW Guides, this one is full-colour throughout, with over 150 photos, and a trail map for each dayhike and backpack trip.

Boot-tested and written by Kathy & Craig Copeland.
Locator maps showing the trailheads.
First Edition April 2007. ISBN 978-0-89997-444-6

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YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Hiking and camping in the wilderness can be dangerous. Experience and preparation reduce risk but will never eliminate it.

Information published in a book or on a website—regardless how authoritative—is not a substitute for common sense or sound judgment. Your safety is your responsibility. The unique details of your specific situation and the decisions you make at that time will determine the outcome.

When hiking, threats to your wellbeing are unpredictable; you must always be aware. In the backcountry, risk is subjective; you must gauge it for yourself. Away from civilization, small mistakes can have severe consequences; you must vigilantly prevent injury and avoid becoming disoriented.

Never hike alone. Before setting out, check the weather forecast and current trail conditions; adjust your plans accordingly. Always carry a map and compass, a first-aid kit, extra clothing, a personal locator beacon, plus enough food and water to survive an emergency.

If you doubt your ability to negotiate rough terrain, respond to wild animals, or handle sudden, extreme weather changes, hike only in a group led by a competent, licensed guide.

The authors and the publisher disclaim liability for any loss or injury incurred by anyone using information published on this website or in the books presented on this website.