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Chiwaukum High Route

Chiwaukum High Route

Posted on September 9, 2021September 10, 2025 by kyle

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Wallowa High Route

Wallowa High Route

Posted on July 3, 2021August 27, 2025 by kyle

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

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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.

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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.

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Wind River High Route

Wind River High Route

Posted on August 5, 2020June 9, 2025 by kyle

Backpacking the world-famous Wind River High Route in 7 days with Logan and Sam. Glaciers, lakes, plateaus, and big walls – this is a trip I’ll remember for a long time.

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