Last year at the Meet-N-Deet, we sat next to MattisnotFrench. He unknowingly encouraged me to write about my goal of trying to summit all 231 of the recognized summits in Skamania County.
So, for the past year, my poor wife Fran has put up with being drug over countless miles of gravel roads, and untold hours of me sitting in front of the computer, all in the name of compiling and writing "Skamania 231: How to really get off the beaten path in Skamania County". I am now at point where I need some outside reviewers to take on a couple of chapters to review and critique, so that I can begin distribution next fall.
What I am asking for is for other off trail adventurers to take on 2 or 3 of the 12 chapters. Perhaps take one area that you
think you know well, and take another one that you don't know much about but have been curious about. Then next summer, get out with it and test out some of my routes.
Here is the county map, with each of the areas outlined.
I am looking for people who will be free with their criticisms and suggestions for additions (and subtractions). The chapters are all in PDF format and will be emailed. Along with the requested chapters, you will get the Introduction which lays out the premise of the guide and my suggestions on how to best utilize this digital volume. Everything is digital now, but even at that, this one is getting big enough that it would not be printable (currently about 450 pages!).
I am also still looking for more pictures, so if you can contribute that way, PM me for the list.
The incentive?? All who make significant contributions will be recognized in the book (as in: "This route edited by / contributed by *****) and will get a complimentary copy.
Please PM me with your areas and an email address!
