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The Brothers, South Gully

The Brothers, South Gully

Posted on May 4, 2025May 16, 2025 by kyle

An adventurous day hiking in to ski The Brothers in the Olympics.

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Washington Ellinor Traverse

Washington Ellinor Traverse

Posted on June 12, 2023June 15, 2023 by kyle

A fun, beautiful evening out on the classic Washington Ellinor Traverse in the Olympic Mountains.

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Northern Olympic High Route

Northern Olympic High Route

Posted on September 3, 2022September 24, 2023 by kyle

A challenging, beautiful three day high route in the Northern Olympics from Deer Park to Tyler Peak.

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Weather in the Cascades Part 2: Weather Forecasting and Resources

Weather in the Cascades Part 2: Weather Forecasting and Resources

Posted on November 9, 2021November 4, 2023 by kyle

The basics of weather forecasting and many helpful links and resources for general weather forecasts, precipitation, snow conditions, smoke and more.

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Weather in the Cascades Part 1: General Weather Concepts for the Cascades

Weather in the Cascades Part 1: General Weather Concepts for the Cascades

Posted on November 3, 2021November 4, 2023 by kyle

An overview of important weather concepts for understanding weather in the Cascades.

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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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Townsend to Buckhorn Ridge Run

Townsend to Buckhorn Ridge Run

Posted on June 26, 2021June 28, 2021 by kyle

A great ridge run from Mt. Townsend to Buckhorn Mountain in the NE Olympics.

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Washington Adventure Runs

Washington Adventure Runs

Posted on February 20, 2021September 14, 2023 by kyle

A huge list of great adventure runs in Washington state, from half day jaunts to 24 hour epics.

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The Grand Loop

The Grand Loop

Posted on July 25, 2020October 21, 2020 by kyle

Late July, blooming fields of wildflowers, and Olympic perfection. This was a 43 mile solo run through the beautiful high country of the Northern Olympics.

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