Triple Rainbow High Route
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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West McMillan Spire
My first time in the legendary Pickets – a day climb of West McMillan Spire in the Southern Pickets.
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Black Peak, NE Ridge (5.3)
A fun lap on the underrated NE Ridge of Black Peak. 4 star position and views + 3 star climbing make for a 4 star outing!
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Liberty Bell, NW Face (5.9)
Climbing the NW Face of Liberty Bell, a very underrated and uncrowded option on this classic spire.
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Paisano Pinnacle – Burgundy Spire Linkup (5.8+)
An awesome linkup of two 5.8 routes on Paisano Pinnacle and Burgundy Spire for a full day of great alpine rock climbing.
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The Extended Ptarmigan Traverse
4 days taking the famous Ptarmigan Traverse to its full length over Dome Peak and out past Image Lake. Some of the most beautiful, remote feeling alpine terrain in the lower 48.
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Forbidden Peak, West Ridge (5.6)
Dancing in the sky, climbing the ultra classic West Ridge of Forbidden for a fun day in the North Cascades.
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Mt. Baker, North Ridge (AI3+)
A full day climbing the classic North Ridge of Baker and skiing off the summit.
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The Quest for the Cascade High Route
Musings about a continuous high route from Snoqualmie Pass to Canada.
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WA Pass Birthday Tour
Taking a lap on the classic Washington Pass Birthday Tour.
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