Go search hello select your address best sellers deals store new releases gift ideas customer service electronics home books computers gift cards sell coupons registry books advanced search . Going up cascade climbing adventures ebook pierce james amazonca kindle store skip to main contentca hello select your address kindle store hello sign in account lists account returns orders cart all gift cards best sellers prime gift ideas . The hike up cascade is noted as a full day 8hr round trip it may take some longer as this hike is a 18km return trek with an elevation gain of 1325 m or 4346 ft to reach the 2998 m 9836 foot summit before starting your journey one should register at the local tourist information center located in town and pick up a map of the scramble the trail head starts at the mt norquay ski . North cascades the north cascades of washington known as the american alps offer a wide range of climbs for the beginner and expert alike the north cascades contain long alpine rock climbs complex glaciated peaks cascading waterfalls and breathtaking alpine basins with numerous classic routes right outside your tent door they truly have it all. Toms mountaineering adventures all text and photos on these pages copyright thomas breit except as specifically noted ive been climbing for a few years now i first put on a pair of crampons in 1989 ive never gotten to be quite the hardcore climber i sometimes daydream myself being but i have fun and like everyone i dont get out quite as much as id like but enough to enjoy