"We thought we loved the North Cascades. We hiked nearly every trail, tagged many summits, even wrote a guidebook on the range. But it was just a love affair, a mere fling compared to John D'Onofrio's enduring romance with these great mountains. His new guidebook--Hiking Mt. Baker & the North Cascades--is the offspring of a soulmate relationship with "the American Alps." You'll see it in his arresting photography. You'll be inspired by it as you read his descriptions. And you'll benefit from it, because his advice is that of a lifelong lover sharing intimacies you'd otherwise never know."

"It is no small feat to break new ground in the universe of guidebooks, but it looks as though you have done it."

"Forty years of hiking with pack and camera have given John D'Onofrio an intimate understanding of place and time in the North Cascades. Outstanding images coupled with beautiful writing, and all the access, trail info and maps you need. This sets a new standard for trail guides. We're lucky to have this invitation to the neighborhood."

- Saul Weisberg, Executive Director Emeritus, North Cascades Institute, Author of North Cascades: The Story Behind the Scenery, and Headwaters: Poems and Field Notes

John D'Onofrio highlights with beautiful photos, maps, and solid information a selection of walks and hikes in one of the world's mountain beauty spots. How to get there, where to camp, how much "wow" one will enjoy - it's all here. Having done every walk and hike in this collection, some many times, I can vouch for the quality of the information in this beautifully illustrated guidebook along with much helpful advice and superb photographs.

"Noted photographer and outdoors/adventure magazine publisher John D'Onofrio has outdone himself with this gorgeously produced book concerning the many hikes in the Mount Baker and North Cascades area. The sublime photographs alone make this book worth having, but with its detailed maps and trail information it also is an indispensable resource for anyone wanting to enjoy these places first hand."

"John's approach to this book is to be commended. He's respectful of the landscape while inviting us to experience the bliss of visiting the Mt. Baker area. The information about the trails themselves is excellent, giving the first-time visitor the perspective of a seasoned expert."