The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse
A Dream, A line, A Traverse for the Books Between Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass lies a crest of rugged, remote peaks between…
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Dragontail Peak, Serpentine Arete (5.8)
The Jaws of a Giant Over the weekend, Jacob and I met up to climb Serpentine Arete, a long 2000 ft moderate route…
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Forbidden Peak, West Ridge (5.6)
On the Edge of Heaven Forbidden Peak is a striking peak, both intimidating and beautiful. Eroded on all sides by glaciers, it has…
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Mt. Olympus and the Hoh Rainforest
The Complete Olympic Experience Mt. Olympus is the crown jewel of Olympic National Park, but many Seattlites have never ever seen it. With…
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DIY Backpacking Meals
Last summer, Kylie and I spent a ton of days in the backcountry and wanted to see if we could make our own…
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Mt. Baker, North Ridge (AI3+)
Same Mountain, Different People Less than two years ago, Jacob and I climbed the Coleman Deming route on Baker. It was our first…
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The Quest for the Cascade High Route
A Cascadian Dream Ever since spending two magical weeks on the Sierra High Route, I have dreamed of creating a similar high route…
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Can Mountains Mend a Broken Heart?
My relationship with the mountains has always been changing, just like my relationships with people. One thing that I love about mountain climbing…
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WA Pass Birthday Tour
The WA Pass Classic The Birthday Tour is an easy, straightforward ski tour at Washington Pass. And after getting roughed up on the…
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