{"product_id":"mount-rainier-climbing-guide-3e-a-climbing-guide-9781594858420","title":"Mount Rainier Climbing Guide 3e: A Climbing Guide","description":"\u003cbr\u003e - 40 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays \u003cbr\u003e - Now with full-color photos and maps\u003cbr\u003e - All-new beta on 9 ski and snowboard routes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many of the most accomplished US alpinists have learned their skills on Mount Rainier. And many of the rest of us dream of one day standing on its majestic summit. Whether you're one of these dreamers or an aspiring pro, you need this book, written by Mike Gauthier, the park's former lead climbing ranger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This new, 3rd edition is a major upgrade of the bestselling guidebook, which remains a standard for other climbing guides. New features include an expanded section on glaciers, including how to understand and traverse them, as well as new information on search-and-rescue and additional historical details. Gauthier has also added beta on all major ski routes, as this sport has become a favorite on the mountain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eMount Rainier\u003c\/i\u003e reigns as the single resource, packed with everything you need to climb the mountain, from your first time to your fifth: tips on selecting a guide service; nearby training sites to help prepare you; detailed beta on the 40 principle climbing routes; overviews of park flora and fauna; capsule histories of ascents and accidents; overviews of the major park regions; bonus routes to several other peaks inside Mount Rainier National Park; and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGauthier, Mike:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMIKE GAUTHIER \u003c\/strong\u003eis the lead climbing ranger at Mount Rainier National Park. In 1998, he was named a Wilderness Rescue Hero by the American Red Cross. In 2004, \u003ci\u003eMen's Journal\u003c\/i\u003e named him one of the 25 Toughest Men in America. He lives in Mount Rainier National Park.","brand":"Mountaineers Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515896631570,"sku":"9781594858420","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_24a1606c-6612-47c0-bac9-0009f59436b6.jpg?v=1731014854","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mount-rainier-climbing-guide-3e-a-climbing-guide-9781594858420","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}