North Cascades Crest: Notes and Images from America's Alps

Photographer/climber James Martin's North Cascades Crest follows an imaginary traverse from the Canadian border south to Glacier Peak, blending natural history and outdoor adventure. The North Cascades comprise one of the most impressive landscapes in the country, with distinctive sharp peaks, pristine alpine lakes, lush meadows, rushing waterfalls, and numerous glaciers. It is this varied and rugged terrain that has earned the range the moniker of America's Alps. Martin's stunning images capture the spirit and wonder of these mountains, leading readers into a unique wilderness ripe for renewed exploration by climbers, hikers, and armchair adventurers.