22 CRUISINGS IN THE CASCADES 



in a day, even by one who lias had no previous 

 experience in climbing. 



The benefits and pleasures of mountain climbing 

 are much better understood and appreciated in 



ON THE COLUMBIA. 



Europe than in this country. Nearly every city of 

 England, France, Spain, Germany, and other Euro- 

 pean countries has an Alpine, Pyrenese, or Hima- 

 layan club. The members of these clubs spend their 



