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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Commonwealth Ultimate Ridge Linkup (The CURL)
Riding the Ridges of Snoqualmie Pass During our first big climb together, the West Ridge of Forbidden, Anthony and I found that we…
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Dakobed Range Circumnavigation
Secrets of the Glacier Peak Wilderness This summer, I’ve started to branch away from the classic climbs and trails of the Washington Cascades….
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The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse
A Dream, A line, A Traverse for the Books Between Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass lies a crest of rugged, remote peaks between…
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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. Olympus and the Hoh Rainforest
The Complete Olympic Experience Mt. Olympus is the crown jewel of Olympic National Park, but many Seattlites have never ever seen it. With…
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Mt. Adams Traverse
Almost Home After over two months on the road, I was finally heading home. My last stop of the trip would be also…
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Alice-Toxaway Loop
The Jewel of Idaho With my knee feeling a little better after two easy days, I wanted to get back in the Sawtooth….
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Borah Peak
The Rooftop of Idaho Borah Peak is the highest point in Idaho at 12,667 ft and has a relatively easy ascent of 5000+…
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