Cascade Alpine Guide
Encyclopedia
The Cascade Alpine Guides are a series of three climbing guides written by Fred Beckey
, longtime explorer and climber of the Cascade Mountains in Washington and British Columbia
. The guides outline routes to summit every peak of any significance in the region. Many photos in the books were taken by USGS
scientist Austin Post
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Fred Beckey
Fred Beckey is an American mountaineer and author, who has made hundreds of first ascents, more than any other North American climber.-Early years:...
, longtime explorer and climber of the Cascade Mountains in Washington and British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. The guides outline routes to summit every peak of any significance in the region. Many photos in the books were taken by USGS
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology,...
scientist Austin Post
Austin Post
Austin S. Post is a photographer, glaciologist and mountaineer known for his aerial photography of the mountains and glaciers of North America, particularly the North Cascades of Washington and Glacier Bay, Alaska....
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