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Cougar Mountain Ski Tour

Cougar Mountain Ski Tour

Posted on March 13, 2026March 16, 2026 by kyle

A silly ski out our front door up and down Cougar Mountain, a lowlying hill in Issaquah.

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Mt. Ellinor Ski Tour

Mt. Ellinor Ski Tour

Posted on January 24, 2026January 27, 2026 by kyle

Skiing high above Hood Canal on Mt. Ellinor in the Olympics.

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Davis Peak Ski Tour

Davis Peak Ski Tour

Posted on January 18, 2026January 27, 2026 by kyle

An adventurous ski tour in low snow coverage of Davis Peak, with fantastic views and corn skiing.

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Katwalk Trees

Katwalk Trees

Posted on January 10, 2026January 12, 2026 by kyle

Skiing some steep trees and chutes deep in the Snoqualmie Backcountry on a nice sunny day.

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Yellowjacket Sno-Park Ski Tour

Yellowjacket Sno-Park Ski Tour

Posted on December 30, 2025January 5, 2026 by kyle

A long, scenic tour high into the Methow Valley to ski great powder through glades.

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Twisp River Sno-Park Ski Tour

Twisp River Sno-Park Ski Tour

Posted on December 29, 2025January 4, 2026 by kyle

An exploratory ski tour out of the Twisp Sno Park in the Methow Valley.

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Hinkhouse Ski Tour

Hinkhouse Ski Tour

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 by kyle

An adventurous, beautiful ski tour at Washington Pass before it closes for the winter.

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Lyall Glacier Ski Tour

Lyall Glacier Ski Tour

Posted on November 8, 2025November 10, 2025 by kyle

An incredible early season tour around Rainy Pass in the North Cascades before Highway 20 closes.

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Fifes Ridge

Fifes Ridge

Posted on October 18, 2025October 20, 2025 by kyle

A shoulder season adventure to explore the volcanic remnants of Fifes Peak and the Western Larches.

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Lost Ridge

Lost Ridge

Posted on September 27, 2025September 29, 2025 by kyle

A steep trail run and hike through plump blueberry meadows, with great views of Glacier Peak and Sloan.

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