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Glacier Peak High Route

Glacier Peak High Route

Posted on July 1, 2023May 4, 2025 by kyle

An incredible 4 day high route from Cascade Pass to Glacier Peak, crossing glaciers, meadows, and high peaks.

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Devil's Dome Loop

Devil’s Dome Loop

Posted on June 24, 2023June 30, 2023 by kyle

A beautiful one night backpacking trip on the Devil’s Dome Loop in the North Cascades.

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Jack Creek High Orbit

Jack Creek High Orbit

Posted on October 15, 2022May 4, 2025 by kyle

A challenging two day high route orbiting the Jack Creek Valley in the East Central Cascades with beautiful fall colors.

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Golden Lakes Backpacking

Golden Lakes Backpacking

Posted on October 8, 2022October 11, 2022 by kyle

A relaxing weekend backpacking the golden lakes loop and peeping at the larches with Kelly.

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Northern Olympic High Route

Northern Olympic High Route

Posted on September 3, 2022September 24, 2023 by kyle

A challenging, beautiful three day high route in the Northern Olympics from Deer Park to Tyler Peak.

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Cady Ridge Loop

Cady Ridge Loop

Posted on August 13, 2022August 31, 2022 by kyle

A relaxing backpacking trip to Cady Ridge and Meander Meadow in the Glacier Peak region with my family.

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Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen

Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen

Posted on July 20, 2022August 11, 2022 by kyle

Three days hiking hut to hut from Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, climbing the Gspaltenhorn along the way.

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Little Giant High Pass Backpacking

Little Giant High Pass Backpacking

Posted on September 24, 2021October 1, 2021 by kyle

An easy two day backpacking trip through the Glacier Peak Wilderness at the peak of the fall colors.

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The Bailey Range Traverse

The Bailey Range Traverse

Posted on July 31, 2021September 24, 2023 by kyle

A beautiful, remote five day traverse of the full Bailey Range and Mt. Olympus in Olympic National Park.

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Chelan Summit Trail

Chelan Summit Trail

Posted on July 10, 2021July 16, 2021 by kyle

Backpacking the Chelan Summit Trail, from Crater Creek to Stehekin, over 4 days with my family.

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