Forbidden Peak, West Ridge (5.6)
On the Edge of Heaven Forbidden Peak is a striking peak, both intimidating and beautiful. Eroded on all sides by glaciers, it has…
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Mt. Baker, North Ridge (AI3+)
Same Mountain, Different People Less than two years ago, Jacob and I climbed the Coleman Deming route on Baker. It was our first…
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The Quest for the Cascade High Route
A Cascadian Dream Ever since spending two magical weeks on the Sierra High Route, I have dreamed of creating a similar high route…
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WA Pass Birthday Tour
The WA Pass Classic The Birthday Tour is an easy, straightforward ski tour at Washington Pass. And after getting roughed up on the…
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North Early Winters Spire, NW Corner (5.9)
A True Burlfest With all the warm, dry weather recently, Jon and I figured that the Liberty Bell Group would be good for…
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Mt. Shuksan, Sulphide Glacier Ski
Primo Skimo in the North Cascades! It is prime ski mountaineering season in the Cascades. Most trailheads are accessible, but snow coverage is…
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Herman Saddle Tour
A Wonderful Introduction to the Baker Backcountry For the Holiday weekend, Kylie and I decided to head up to Baker. With the sketchy…
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Coleman Seracs Ice Climbing
Jaws of Ice Since we were planning on going to a Halloween party Saturday evening in Bellingham, we decided to spend the day…
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South Early Winter’s Spire, SW Rib (5.8+)
Best 5.8 in Washington? With a long weekend, Jacob and I drove to Washington Pass for some alpine rock climbing. On Saturday, we…
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Snowfield Peak
An Alpine Wonderland Snowfield Peak is the high point of an imposing massif of peaks that rises 6000 ft above Diablo Lake. Many…
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