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Goat Rocks High Route

Goat Rocks High Route

Posted on September 15, 2024September 30, 2024 by kyle

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

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Garibaldi Lake Circumnavigation

Garibaldi Lake Circumnavigation

Posted on August 7, 2024August 19, 2024 by kyle

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

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Tantalus Traverse

Tantalus Traverse

Posted on August 3, 2024August 15, 2024 by kyle

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

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Gold Creek Rim

Gold Creek Rim

Posted on July 28, 2024July 30, 2024 by kyle

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

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Pickets High Route

Pickets High Route

Posted on July 4, 2024May 4, 2025 by kyle

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

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Golden Holden High Route

Golden Holden High Route

Posted on October 6, 2023October 12, 2023 by kyle

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

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Enchantments Sideways Thru-Hike

Enchantments Sideways Thru-Hike

Posted on September 30, 2023October 5, 2023 by kyle

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

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High Route Gear in the Cascades

High Route Gear in the Cascades

Posted on September 24, 2023May 4, 2025 by kyle

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

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Heineken High Route

Heineken High Route

Posted on September 9, 2023September 13, 2023 by kyle

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

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Quinault High Route

Quinault High Route

Posted on July 30, 2023August 11, 2023 by kyle

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

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