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Month: July 2020

The Grand Loop

The Grand Loop

Posted on July 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

Late July, blooming fields of wildflowers, and Olympic perfection. This was a 43 mile solo run through the beautiful high country of the Northern Olympics.

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Mt. Goode, NE Buttress (5.5)

Mt. Goode, NE Buttress (5.5)

Posted on July 18, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

Climbing the ultra-classic NE Buttress of Goode, the highest peak in North Cascades National Park. The sunset from the summit was unforgettable.

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Aix Adventure Run

Aix Adventure Run

Posted on July 12, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

A backup poor weather day turned into an epic adventure around Mt. Aix in the William O Douglas Wilderness.

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Mt. Stuart, West Ridge (5.6)

Mt. Stuart, West Ridge (5.6)

Posted on July 11, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

Detailed beta of a climb of the West Ridge of Stuart. It was my second time on the long, varied route, and I nailed the route finding this time.

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Hart of the Pasayten

Hart of the Pasayten

Posted on July 8, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

A wild 42 mile adventure run in the remote heart of the Pasayten Wilderness with summits of Ptarmigan and Lago along the way.

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North Index Attempt

North Index Attempt

Posted on July 5, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

A failed attempt at the Index Traverse. We didn’t even summit North Index, sketched out by wet rock and insecure vertical jungling.

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Keeping up with friends is a lot of work. Life happens, people move around, and it's easy to drop off the radar. Someone has to make the effort to make time in our busy schedules. But strong friendships that can pick up where they left off, like years had never passed, are always worth it.
As I slogged up Tiger in the dank rain on Friday, the darkest June day in decades, I decided it was time to head east. So 24 hours later, we drove past the rain into a glorious hole of sunshine and walked through wonderful fields of flowers on the Eastside. Golden hour, with sparkles of all different colors. A crisp, cool breeze, and a feeling of appreciation for all the diversity this corner of the world has to offer.
It's certainly been a dismal June by nearly any standard here, so I had to make the most of our weekday "weather windows" (aka a few hours when it's actually not raining and the peaks are out of the clouds). In the last 3 days I have gone on a 15 mile trail run, thrashed on some moist routes at World Wall, and skied remarkably corny snow up at the pass. The long days and good access here in Issaquah allow me to work a full day and still get out and play. I feel grateful to live here in this playground. Don't give up hope, summer may arrive someday. Eventually.
A little methow magic to get your Monday morning going.
I know most of y'all follow me for the mountain content, but music was my first love, so can't forget that part of me. A few weeks ago I went to an Oh Wonder concert, my first big concert in a long time. So here is a little bit of my rendition of their song "Down".
Who has more style? @andreeagab or @daniel.briggs ?

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