The White Cascade: The Great Northern Railway Disaster and America's Deadliest Avalanche
Gary Krist
Jan 2008 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company
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"Krist does wonders . . . [He] describes the frantic rescue efforts . . . and the malevolent, unending storm. In a thrilling, climactic chapter, he conjures forth the avalanche."—The New York Times
In February 1910, a monstrous, record-breaking blizzard hit the Northwest. Nowhere was the danger more terrifying than near a tiny town called Wellington, perched high in the Cascade Mountains, where a desperate situation evolved: two trainloads of cold, hungry passengers and their crews found themselves marooned. For days, an army of the Great Northern Railroad's most dedicated men worked to rescue the trains, but just when escape seemed possible, the unthinkable occurred—a colossal avalanche tumbled down, sweeping the trains over the steep slope and down the mountainside. Centered on the astonishing spectacle of our nation's deadliest avalanche, The White Cascade is the masterfully told story of a never-before-documented tragedy.
In February 1910, a monstrous, record-breaking blizzard hit the Northwest. Nowhere was the danger more terrifying than near a tiny town called Wellington, perched high in the Cascade Mountains, where a desperate situation evolved: two trainloads of cold, hungry passengers and their crews found themselves marooned. For days, an army of the Great Northern Railroad's most dedicated men worked to rescue the trains, but just when escape seemed possible, the unthinkable occurred—a colossal avalanche tumbled down, sweeping the trains over the steep slope and down the mountainside. Centered on the astonishing spectacle of our nation's deadliest avalanche, The White Cascade is the masterfully told story of a never-before-documented tragedy.
"Krist does wonders . . . [He] describes the frantic rescue efforts . . . and the malevolent, unending storm. In a thrilling, climactic chapter, he conjures forth the avalanche."—The New York Times
In February 1910, a monstrous, record-breaking blizzard hit the Northwest. Nowhere was the danger ...
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Casemier Conklin
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January 7, 2020
As someone who moved to the Wenatchee valley and Stevens pass for an outdoor recreation job, I was curious of this story. I heard it in whispers from the long time locals, but it took a talk with a former manager and good friend of mine, who knew more about the history of Stevens Pass and where to find it. I traveled to the Stevens Pass Nordic Center one day and found the history myself. My friend confirmed that Gary had done his research with the railroad and had spent numerous hours at the Nordic Center reading through everything. In my brief look at the history books and binders at the Nordic Center, I was able to confirm as well that same information is found in this book. The people he wrote about in this book, I believe they are the type of person who is drawn to Stevens Pass. With Vail's purchase of Stevens pass, this history may be in jeopardy, come learn for yourself, while you still can.
About the author
Gary Krist is the prizewinning author of the novels Bad Chemistry, Chaos Theory, and Extravagance, and the short-story collections, The Garden State and Bone by Bone. His stories, articles, and travel pieces have been featured in noteworthy magazines, including National Geographic Traveler, GQ, and Esquire. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.
Gary Krist is the prizewinning author of the novels Bad Chemistry, Chaos Theory, and Extravagance, and the short-story collections, The Garden State and Bone by Bone. His stories, articles, and travel pieces have been featured in noteworthy magazines, including National Geographic Traveler, GQ, a...
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