Mt. Goode, NE Buttress (5.5)
The Quintessential North Cascades There are certain climbs in the Cascades that have legendary status – the North Buttress of Bear, the North…
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Mt. Stuart, West Ridge (5.6)
Taming the Dragon Three years ago, Kylie and I climbed the West Ridge of Stuart and West Ridge of Sherpa in two long,…
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North Index Attempt
A Blue Collar Beatdown For as long as I can remember, I have stared up at the rugged Index Massif above Highway 2,…
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Mt. Berge, East Ridge (5.8)
Following the Fables Anyone who knows me as a climber knows I love the Glacier Peak Wilderness. I seek to explore its every…
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Black Peak, NE Ridge (5.3)
One Last Little Ridge Run On the final day of our WA Pass four day blast, Jacob and I decided to move into…
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Liberty Bell, NW Face (5.9)
More Dihedral Goodness During our first two days of our WA Pass Four Day Blast, Jacob and I had climbed over 30 pitches…
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Paisano Pinnacle – Burgundy Spire Linkup (5.8+)
A Big Taste of the Wine Spires When planning our WA Pass Four Day Blast, Jacob and I agreed that long and moderate…
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Commonwealth Ultimate Ridge Linkup (The CURL)
Riding the Ridges of Snoqualmie Pass During our first big climb together, the West Ridge of Forbidden, Anthony and I found that we…
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Dragontail Peak, Serpentine Arete (5.8)
The Jaws of a Giant Over the weekend, Jacob and I met up to climb Serpentine Arete, a long 2000 ft moderate route…
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Forbidden Peak, West Ridge (5.6)
On the Edge of Heaven Forbidden Peak is a striking peak, both intimidating and beautiful. Eroded on all sides by glaciers, it has…
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