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Canadian Rockies Roadtrip 2024

Canadian Rockies Roadtrip 2024

Posted on September 21, 2024October 21, 2024 by kyle

A cheeky recap of our week long van trip to the Canadian Rockies in autumn.

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Pickets High Route

Pickets High Route

Posted on July 4, 2024May 4, 2025 by kyle

An incredible, challenging, and wild high route through the rugged Picket Range in the North Cascades.

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China Cambodia 2023

China Cambodia 2023

Posted on December 12, 2023December 14, 2023 by kyle

A wonderful two week with Kelly visiting China and Cambodia.

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Glacier Peak High Route

Glacier Peak High Route

Posted on July 1, 2023May 4, 2025 by kyle

An incredible 4 day high route from Cascade Pass to Glacier Peak, crossing glaciers, meadows, and high peaks.

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Colorado Ski Trip 2023

Colorado Ski Trip 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 by kyle

A summary and reflection about my time visiting Jacob to ski in Colorado.

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Alaska Ski Trip 2023

Alaska Ski Trip 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023March 11, 2023 by kyle

A reflection and summary of my ski trip to Anchorage, Alaska in the winter of 2023.

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Northern Olympic High Route

Northern Olympic High Route

Posted on September 3, 2022September 24, 2023 by kyle

A challenging, beautiful three day high route in the Northern Olympics from Deer Park to Tyler Peak.

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The Alps 2022

The Alps 2022

Posted on July 31, 2022August 30, 2022 by kyle

Chronicling the journey Kelly and I took through the Alps over 3 weeks, complete with a Q&A at the end.

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Smith Rock 2022

Smith Rock 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022June 8, 2022 by kyle

A weeklong climbing trip with Daniel and other friends to Smith Rock.

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Sierra Ski Trip 2022

Sierra Ski Trip 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022April 5, 2023 by kyle

Reflecting on and summarizing our week long trip to skiing in the High Sierra.

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