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Magic S Loop (Again)

Magic S Loop (Again)

Posted on April 25, 2026June 2, 2026 by kyle

A beautiful day in the heart of the North Cascades, skiing a classic loop from Cascade Pass.

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Wapta Traverse (Reverse)

Wapta Traverse (Reverse)

Posted on April 10, 2026May 14, 2026 by kyle

A long, scenic walk in the mountains along the iconic Wapta Traverse in the Canadian Rockies.

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Mt. Hector Ski

Mt. Hector Ski

Posted on April 9, 2026May 12, 2026 by kyle

A very scenic tour and scramble up Mt. Hector, one of the easiest 11,000 ft peaks in Canada.

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Youngs Peak, Forever Young + Seven Steps of Paradise

Youngs Peak, Forever Young + Seven Steps of Paradise

Posted on April 5, 2026May 3, 2026 by kyle

Linking up two classic lines on Youngs Peak in the Rogers Pass Backcountry.

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Mount Rogers

Mount Rogers

Posted on March 30, 2026May 3, 2026 by kyle

Skiing the highest peak at Rogers Pass, over 6,000 ft above the highway.

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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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