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Summer 2019 Reflections

Summer 2019 Reflections

Posted on September 16, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Looking back on the tough and varied 2019 summer alpine season.

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DIY Backpacking Meals

DIY Backpacking Meals

Posted on May 29, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Some simple, cheap, and lightweight backpacking meal recipes.

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The Quest for the Cascade High Route

The Quest for the Cascade High Route

Posted on May 24, 2019March 3, 2025 by kyle

Musings about a continuous high route from Snoqualmie Pass to Canada.

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Why Ice?

Why Ice?

Posted on May 23, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Digging deeper into the visceral attraction of ice climbing.

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Can Mountains Mend a Broken Heart?

Can Mountains Mend a Broken Heart?

Posted on May 17, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Lost, broken, what can mountains inspire within us?

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