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Little Giant Spider Loop

Little Giant Spider Loop

Posted on September 29, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

The best trail run in the state at the best time of year. A 44 mile journey through Little Giant Pass, High Pass, Buck Creek Pass, Cloud Pass, and Spider Gap in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

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The Magic S Loop

The Magic S Loop

Posted on June 23, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

An early summer day skiing the Magic S Loop: possibly the best combination of skiing and scenery for a single day skimo objective in the North Cascades.

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Washington High Routes and Traverses

Washington High Routes and Traverses

Posted on April 23, 2020June 29, 2026 by kyle

A comprehensive list of high routes, linkups, technical traverses, and ski traverses in Washington State.

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Mt. Berge, East Ridge (5.8)

Mt. Berge, East Ridge (5.8)

Posted on August 25, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

An adventure climb of the rarely climbed East Ridge of Berge in less than ideal weather.

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Dakobed Range Circumnavigation

Dakobed Range Circumnavigation

Posted on July 13, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Secrets of the Glacier Peak Wilderness This summer, I’ve started to branch away from the classic climbs and trails of the Washington Cascades….

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The Extended Ptarmigan Traverse

The Extended Ptarmigan Traverse

Posted on July 9, 2019September 24, 2023 by kyle

4 days taking the famous Ptarmigan Traverse to its full length over Dome Peak and out past Image Lake. Some of the most beautiful, remote feeling alpine terrain in the lower 48.

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Sauer's Mountain + Dirtyface Mountain

Sauer’s Mountain + Dirtyface Mountain

Posted on May 4, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Wildflowers, snow, and chill hiking with my sister.

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Little Giant - High Pass Loop

Little Giant – High Pass Loop

Posted on September 30, 2018October 22, 2020 by kyle

Running 32 miles through the mythical Napeequa River Valley at the height of fall colors in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.

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Spider Gap - Buck Creek Loop

Spider Gap – Buck Creek Loop

Posted on August 13, 2017October 22, 2020 by kyle

A wonderful 3 day backpacking trip in the Glacier Peak Wilderness with my family, through some of the most stunning terrain Washington has to offer.

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Glacier Peak in a Day

Glacier Peak in a Day

Posted on July 10, 2017October 22, 2020 by kyle

A one day ascent of my favorite peak – through old growth, wildflower meadows, giant moraines, and finally to a lofty summit.

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