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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, 2021September 24, 2023 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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Beartooth Plateau High Route

Beartooth Plateau High Route

Posted on August 1, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

A 3 day trip across the Beartooth Plateau located along the Wyoming Montana Border with a summit of Castle Mountain. We passed hundreds of beautiful alpine lakes and saw almost no other individuals.

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Aix Adventure Run

Aix Adventure Run

Posted on July 12, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

A backup poor weather day turned into an epic adventure around Mt. Aix in the William O Douglas Wilderness.

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Washington High Routes and Traverses

Washington High Routes and Traverses

Posted on April 23, 2020November 21, 2024 by kyle

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

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How to Create Your Own High Route

How to Create Your Own High Route

Posted on December 8, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

Advice, lessons, and inspiration on planning and executing an off trail traverse across the mountains.

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Triple Rainbow High Route

Triple Rainbow High Route

Posted on September 21, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

A magical day exploring beautiful high terrain and larch country in the mountains south of Rainy Pass. Adventure running at its best.

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