Climber Kyle

A True Burlfest With all the warm, dry weather recently, Jon and I figured that the Liberty Bell Group would be good for…

Primo Skimo in the North Cascades! It is prime ski mountaineering season in the Cascades. Most trailheads are accessible, but snow coverage is…

Seeking wildflowers, snow, and sunshine. Spring is a unique time in the Eastern Cascades. The valleys are alive with flowers and springtime, but…

Trials and Tribulations I will preface this by saying this is not a “normal” trip report for me. Three weeks ago, my life…

A Speed Lap on the Snoqualmie Classic Early March was unusually cold, but late March held record breaking heat. Anthony and I finally…

The Pilgrimage of the Alpental Backcountry Holy Diver Couloir is the run in the Snoqualmie Backcountry that everyone knows about, but few have…

The Alpental Winter Classic The NE Buttress of Chair Peak is undoubtedly a classic winter route locally. A short approach, an aesthetic line,…

The Best of Winter and Spring March has been cold so far, dumping more light powder in our mountains. For a little Climate…

The Luxury Hut Life As a birthday present for Kylie, I got Kylie and I reservations for two nights at the Alpine Lakes…

A Multisport day at Alpental Jon, Kylie, and I got an early start Sunday to embark on a fun day of ice climbing…

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