Now that's summer in full swing, it's time to explore the great outdoors of the Pacific NorthWest. Find the region's best hiking trails, get maps and guides, and listen to interviews with two of the region's best hikers on their new books on climbs in the Northwest.

VIDEOS:

  Peter Potterfield, author of "Classic Hikes"
  Jim Nelson, author of "Selected Climbs"

RESOURCES ON THE WEB:

  Washington Trails Association - this non-profit organization promotes hiking opportunities in Washington
 Cascade Climbers - Everything Northwest climbers need to know before hitting the mountains
 Personal accounts of one of the Northwest's best skiers
 Online hiking guide filled with useful information for Northwest hikers
 Guide to camping, biking, paddling, hiking and snow sports
 Pictures and guides for trails in the northwest United States
 Oregon Trails
 Info on climbing schools
 NW mountain links
 Peter Potterfield's book Classic Hikes
  Jim Nelson's book Classic Climbs
 ProMountainSports.com
 GreatOutdoors.com
 Mountaineer Books - Washington's nearly 100-year-old Mountaineers Club established this nonprofit organization to promote the shared love of the natural outdoors