West McMillan Spire
The Pickets at Last More than any other part of the Cascades, the Picket Range has legendary status. It is the epitome of…
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Black Peak, NE Ridge (5.3)
One Last Little Ridge Run On the final day of our WA Pass four day blast, Jacob and I decided to move into…
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Liberty Bell, NW Face (5.9)
More Dihedral Goodness During our first two days of our WA Pass Four Day Blast, Jacob and I had climbed over 30 pitches…
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Paisano Pinnacle – Burgundy Spire Linkup (5.8+)
A Big Taste of the Wine Spires When planning our WA Pass Four Day Blast, Jacob and I agreed that long and moderate…
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The Extended Ptarmigan Traverse
An Island in the Sky The Ptarmigan Traverse is perhaps the most famous mountaineering traverse in the lower 48. It crosses 30 miles…
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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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