high route Archives - Climber Kyle

Exploring all sides of the Goat Rocks volcanic massif in the Southern WA Cascades.

A beautiful cross country route around Garibaldi Lake, witnessing beautiful lakes, glaciers, and interesting volcanology.

An epic day on the Tantalus Traverse, going from sea level to the high alpine and back, crossing ridges and glaciers.

A relaxing high loop around the Gold Creek Valley at Snoqualmie Pass.

An incredible, challenging, and wild high route through the rugged Picket Range in the North Cascades.

A long, challenging, beautiful day circumnavigating the Entiat Peaks in a loop through the remote town of Holden with great larches.

A creative, obscure route across the famous Enchantments, traveling sideways to the popular thru-hike.

An overview of the gear I use for high routes in the Cascades, along with general tips and philosophies.

Frolicking in fall colors on a beautiful ridge line traverse through the rugged Monte Cristo Peaks.

An epic two day high route exploring the headwaters of the Quinault River Valley in Olympic National Park.

Climber Kyle