{"product_id":"hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-washington-section-hiking-from-the-columbia-river-to-manning-park-9781594858741","title":"Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington: Section Hiking from the Columbia River to Manning Park","description":"\u003ci\u003eHiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington\u003c\/i\u003e is written by Tami Asars. Tami grew up in western Washington playing in the North Cascades. She teaches classes on backpacking basics, lightweight backpacking, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) meanders from the California-Mexico border north to the border of Washington and Canada. It's a rigorous trail, first envisioned in 1926 and now encompassing some 2,650 miles. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Trail sections of 4- to 10-night trips\u003cbr\u003e - Detailed camp-to-camp route descriptions\u003cbr\u003e - Easy-to-understand route maps and elevation profiles\u003cbr\u003e - Details on specific campsites and most-reliable water sources\u003cbr\u003e - Road access to and from various trail sections\u003cbr\u003e - Info on permits, hazards, restrictions, and more\u003cbr\u003e - Alternate routes and connecting trails\u003cbr\u003e - Clear references to the PCT's established system of section letters, designating trail segments from Mexico to Canada--so you can easily cross-reference the guides with other PCT resources \u003cbr\u003e - Key wilderness sights along the way\u003cbr\u003e - Suggested itineraries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsars, Tami:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAMI ASARS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three generation Washingtonian who calls the North Cascades home. Tami is an avid hiker and backpacker and has hiked the Wonderland Trail in section, part, and complete more than nine times. Tami taught professional classes on outdoor persuits at REI for 9 years, and was a guide on the Northern Loop Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park. Tami works currently as a freelance writer, autor and photographer and her work can be viewed at tamiasars.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe sure to connect with Tami on her Facebook page, subscribe to her backpacking blog, or for everything Wonderland Trail be sure to check out hikingthewonderlandtrail.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717167321362,"sku":"9781594858741","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3ddffb9d-096a-4fbc-a1fd-807e067f8096.jpg?v=1734611352","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-washington-section-hiking-from-the-columbia-river-to-manning-park-9781594858741","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}