#017 - Craig Romano is an award-winning author and co-author of over 20 trail guides covering Washington state. We discuss two of his upcoming releases, Urban Trails: Vancouver, Washington, and Day Hiking the North Cascades 2nd Edition, and he shares his tips and tricks for finding solitude on trails that are increasingly overcrowded. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: <a href='https://alpinegeek.com/episode17'>https://alpinegeek.com/episode17</a>

CalTopo Founder Matt Jacobs

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