Skip to content

Climber Kyle

The Only Way is Up

  • Home
  • Trip Reports
  • Stories
  • Meta
    • Thoughts
    • Guides
  • Photography
  • About

Tag: high route

Weather in the Cascades Part 4: Planning with Mountain Weather

Weather in the Cascades Part 4: Planning with Mountain Weather

Posted on December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by kyle

Going over key questions and my planning process for a summer high route, winter ski tour, and spring ski mountaineering objective.

Read More
Chiwaukum High Route

Chiwaukum High Route

Posted on September 9, 2021September 15, 2021 by kyle

A massive high route covering the entire Chiwaukum Range in the East Central Cascades, completed in a single 16 hour push.

Read More
Big Snow Iron Cap High Route

Big Snow Iron Cap High Route

Posted on September 1, 2021September 5, 2021 by kyle

A beautiful high route from Big Snow to Iron Cap to the Tank Lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Read More
Tour of the Parks

Tour of the Parks

Posted on August 22, 2021August 24, 2021 by kyle

An adventurous running loop in the northern part of Mount Rainier National Park through meadows and forests.

Read More
Gladys Loop

Gladys Loop

Posted on August 14, 2021August 22, 2021 by kyle

Escaping the smoke, but not the heat, in the Olympics, climbing Gladys and Henderson.

Read More
The Bailey Range Traverse

The Bailey Range Traverse

Posted on July 31, 2021August 13, 2021 by kyle

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

Read More
The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse in a Day

The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse in a Day

Posted on July 25, 2021July 29, 2021 by kyle

Repeating the incredible Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse, from Snoqualmie Pass to Mt. Daniel, in a single giant push. Beautiful photography by Nick Danielson.

Read More
Wallowa High Route

Wallowa High Route

Posted on July 3, 2021July 20, 2021 by kyle

An exceptionally beautiful 3 day high route through the geologically unique Wallowa Mountains of Northeastern Oregon.

Read More
Stiletto Copper Loop

Stiletto Copper Loop

Posted on September 27, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

A relaxing hike around Stiletto Peak and Copper Pass through early fall colors and the first snowfall of the season with good company.

Read More
Watson Blum High Route

Watson Blum High Route

Posted on September 5, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

A late season three day trip on the Watson-Blum high route in the Baker Lake Region of the Cascades, including summits of Watson, Bacon, Hagan, and Blum.

Read More

Posts navigation

1 2 3 Next

Subscribe to Emails

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Instagram

Keeping up with friends is a lot of work. Life happens, people move around, and it's easy to drop off the radar. Someone has to make the effort to make time in our busy schedules. But strong friendships that can pick up where they left off, like years had never passed, are always worth it.
As I slogged up Tiger in the dank rain on Friday, the darkest June day in decades, I decided it was time to head east. So 24 hours later, we drove past the rain into a glorious hole of sunshine and walked through wonderful fields of flowers on the Eastside. Golden hour, with sparkles of all different colors. A crisp, cool breeze, and a feeling of appreciation for all the diversity this corner of the world has to offer.
It's certainly been a dismal June by nearly any standard here, so I had to make the most of our weekday "weather windows" (aka a few hours when it's actually not raining and the peaks are out of the clouds). In the last 3 days I have gone on a 15 mile trail run, thrashed on some moist routes at World Wall, and skied remarkably corny snow up at the pass. The long days and good access here in Issaquah allow me to work a full day and still get out and play. I feel grateful to live here in this playground. Don't give up hope, summer may arrive someday. Eventually.
A little methow magic to get your Monday morning going.
I know most of y'all follow me for the mountain content, but music was my first love, so can't forget that part of me. A few weeks ago I went to an Oh Wonder concert, my first big concert in a long time. So here is a little bit of my rendition of their song "Down".
Who has more style? @andreeagab or @daniel.briggs ?

Most Popular

  • Washington High Routes and Traverses
  • The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse
  • Fortune Peak Corn Farming
  • WA Pass Birthday Tour
  • The Bailey Range Traverse

Archives

  • June 2022 (1)
  • May 2022 (6)
  • April 2022 (12)
  • March 2022 (3)
  • January 2022 (4)
  • December 2021 (3)
  • November 2021 (5)
  • October 2021 (4)
  • September 2021 (3)
  • August 2021 (5)
  • July 2021 (6)
  • June 2021 (4)
  • May 2021 (7)
  • April 2021 (6)
  • March 2021 (6)
  • February 2021 (3)
  • January 2021 (5)
  • December 2020 (6)
  • November 2020 (4)
  • October 2020 (7)
  • September 2020 (5)
  • August 2020 (7)
  • July 2020 (6)
  • June 2020 (5)
  • May 2020 (4)
  • April 2020 (3)
  • March 2020 (2)
  • February 2020 (3)
  • January 2020 (3)
  • December 2019 (5)
  • November 2019 (4)
  • October 2019 (4)
  • September 2019 (4)
  • August 2019 (7)
  • July 2019 (4)
  • June 2019 (4)
  • May 2019 (9)
  • April 2019 (1)
  • March 2019 (5)
  • February 2019 (4)
  • January 2019 (5)
  • December 2018 (4)
  • November 2018 (2)
  • October 2018 (1)
  • September 2018 (3)
  • August 2018 (8)
  • July 2018 (9)
  • June 2018 (9)
  • May 2018 (1)
  • March 2018 (2)
  • February 2018 (1)
  • October 2017 (1)
  • September 2017 (1)
  • August 2017 (3)
  • July 2017 (5)
  • June 2017 (3)
  • May 2017 (3)
  • March 2017 (1)
  • September 2016 (2)
  • August 2016 (4)
  • July 2016 (3)
  • June 2016 (2)
  • May 2016 (1)
  • January 2016 (1)
  • August 2015 (3)
  • July 2015 (2)
  • June 2015 (1)
  • May 2015 (1)

Categories

  • Guides
  • Stories
  • Thoughts
  • Trip Reports
  • Uncategorized

Tags

alaska alpine lakes wilderness alpine rock backcountry hut backcountry skiing backpacking canada cascades chelan-sawtooth wilderness chugach day hiking fall colors fifty classics first ascent glacier peak wildnerness henry m jackson wilderness high route high sierra ice climbing Idaho meta mountaineering Mt Baker north cascades olympic mountains oregon pasayten wilderness podcast reflections rock climbing sawtooth scrambling ski mountaineering ski touring snoqualmie backcountry steven's pass thru-hiking trail running traverse ultramarathon volcano wa pass weather wyoming yosemite
  • Home
  • Trip Reports
  • Stories
  • Meta
    • Thoughts
    • Guides
  • Photography
  • About

This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission on sales via these links at no additional cost to you. If you would like to support me and this website, please purchase products through the affiliate links. Thank you!

Theme Designed by InkHive.com. © 2022 Climber Kyle. All Rights Reserved.