I have never failed to turn a head, except for one child, when I made her Applesauce Spice Cake. If you like camping and no nonsense cooking that tastes great, this is your book. Her personal stories are wonderful to read too! I received her book when I was married in 1974, and have never parted with it since.

I am 10 and I liked this book alot. Some of the thing but not all I alredy knew about. I bought this book at Crater Lake. I liked the way the auther wrote the book in perfect detail, so that anybody from ages 8-11 can understand it percicely

The first thing that came to mind my mind was Tom Clancy.
No high tech stuff - more political stuff.
I could not put it down!

If you can get a copy - do it !

This was a great book. It was unlike most books in a series like that because of the fact that it was realistic. Most authors make things up so the book has a good plot but they are very fictional. This book has the realistic everyday temptations of an average college student along with realistic answers from an average college student. This is a book I defininetly recommend.

great hikes....easy to follow directions........very accurate accomodation descriptions and the extra little "highlight" section was a nice bonus... the pictures make you want to take every hike and the author picture on page 190 is incredible!

This book covers many of the great rides that most of the population areas of the state can ride. We have particularly enjoyed the level of detail of the routes off of highway 410. The author's superlative explanations were so enticing that we ventured the 100 miles from our home to test them out--ever point was justified. We have been back 3 times in the last month to try them again. Without a book like this, you just have to take your chances...with the odds not always in your favor.

Each documented route has great directions on how to get there and how to get through the route and back out with meticulous attention to the key scenic points, the level-setting of the difficulty, and the waypoints (in 10ths of miles).

On our last ride, we were discussing the ride up Bald Mountain with strangers who were also carrying the same book with them on their bikes. We're not the only advocates.

All-in-all, Kirkendall's book is a great motivator to get out and enjoy the splendor of this state on two wheels.

You can't be disappointed by this book.

This book draws the reader into its world. It makes you laugh and cry. As you journy with Katherine, you will find yourself feeling her feelings. It is a must read book. I could not put it down.

This is one of the most well done guidebooks I have ever seen. Some of my friends refer to the first volume of this book as "The Bible of Northwest Climbing." This one is destined for the same accolades.

The book itself is made of heavy stock paper - something that you can throw around in your car and not worry about too much. The black and white pictures are awesome and the route descriptions are well written. Hardware suggestions appear to be appropriate and the permit information looks good too.

This book describes 96 new routes and includes crag climbs (something which was not covered in the first edition). Perhaps the best thing about this book is that most of the climbs are somewhat off of the beaten track and not the most well known. Every self-respecting climber in the northwest should own both of these books - they're guaranteed to get you excited and help you pick your next trip.

Enthusiasts of snow and winter sports with an affection for California won't want to miss this practical guide to backcountry snowshoeing in the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountains - Snowshoe Trails Of California covers 90 backcountry trails, provides topo maps and trailhead directions, and reveals a sport which can either be done on short day outings or overnight snow camping trips. A fun, recommended guide.