Mazama Library

Learn more about the Library & Historical Collection at mazamas.org/library.

Established in 1915, the Mazama Library is nationally recognized as holding one of the top mountaineering collections in the country. Located on the ground floor of the Mazama Mountaineering Center, the library is a fantastic resource for members and the general public to find information on hiking, climbing, camping, and exploring the rich history of regional and global mountaineering culture.

NEW RELEASES & ADDITIONS

The Dolomites: Rock climbs and Via Ferrata, 2014, Rushforth. Located in northern Italy, and representing a true mix of Italian and Austrian culture, the Dolomites contain climbing of every shape and size. Single pitch sport crags lie beside kilometer-long traditional routes, with climbs which are steeped in history running parallel to modern bolted lines. The area is particularly renowned for its via ferrata, cabled routes predating the Great War which give superb access to some of the World’s most striking summits. The metal wires, interspersed with breathtaking ladders and unlikely suspension bridges, provide aerial assault courses which combine the thrill of an ascent on rock with the security of a protected mountain scramble. Mazama Library call# 914.5 R98. Tahoma and its People, 2019, by Antonelis-Lapp. A passionate science educator presents a natural and environmental history of Mount Rainier National Park and the surrounding region. Jeff Antonelis-Lapp explores geologic processes, plant and animal communities, weather and climate influences, and what linked the iconic mountain with the people who traveled to it. He intersperses his own direct observation and study of organisms, as well as personal interactions with other experts. Topics include geology, archaeology, indigenous villages and use of resources, climate and glacier studies, alpine and forest ecology, rivers, watershed dynamics, keystone species, threatened wildlife, geological hazards, and current resource management. Mazama Library call# 917.97 GA8.

Books on MT. RAINIER

Mount Rainier, a record of exploration, Edmond Meany, 917.97 M48 The Challenge of Rainier, Dee Molenaar, 917.97 M71

Mount Rainier: a climbing guide, Mike Gauthier, 917.97 G23

DID YOU KNOW?

Mount Lyell (13,114 feet) is the highest mountain in Yosemite National Park.

Glacier National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Yellowstone National Park all straddle the Continental Divide.

Wrangell–St. Elias National Park is the largest in the park system and contains several peaks over 16,000 feet.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park contains two active volcanoes and hiking trails that go from sea level to 13,000 feet.

Mazama Library REOPENING

Starting in October the Mazama Library will begin offering curbside pick up for library books placed on hold. The library will also begin offering in-person research opportunities by appointment. Watch the weekly eNews and the Mazama website for more up to date information. Contact Mathew Brock, Mazama Library and Historical Collections Manager at mathew@mazamas.org with any questions.