dougd Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just starting my N. Cascades climbing phase (better late than never right?), and I need a good map of the area... Any suggestions? d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 If you want topographical maps you will need multiple ones for each mountain/area you are climbing in. Green Trails are popular, USGS are pretty standard. Steph Abegg has done some incredible work: http://www.stephabegg.com/home Dick Pargeter is the Dean of North Cascades illustrated maps: http://www.panorama-map.com/pargeter/pargeter.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 If you want topographical maps you will need multiple ones for each mountain/area you are climbing in. Green Trails are popular, USGS are pretty standard. Yeah, that's what I usually do, was hoping for a more comprehensive topo w/trail info. Saw one at REI last week... We have a map store here in Spokane, I'm a regular down there, I'll have to check out what he has. I've checked out Steph's site earlier in the year for Rainier endeavors. It's a good one. I'll have another look. I'll check out Pargeter's site. Thanks man, d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just starting my N. Cascades climbing phase (better late than never right?), and I need a good map of the area... Any suggestions? d this is a pretty good map of the entire park: http://www.rei.com/product/774971/trails-illustrated-north-cascades-national-park-trail-map No, it's not exactly 7.5", but it's got a good amount of detail, and is great for a high-level view of approaches and surrounding areas when you are looking at alternative ways into a difficult area or multi-day trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougd Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I took a quick look at that map at REI when I was there last week. I need to get a better look for sure before buying. Thanks, d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurthicks Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Buy the Topo! software and print your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have the National Geographic trail illustrated map for Denali. I agree with KKK's assessment, good for an overview of the area, but too small a scale to really use for navigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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