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Kyes Peak

Kyes Peak

Posted on June 29, 2025July 1, 2025 by kyle

A rugged loop, visiting classic Blanca Lake, the Columbia Glacier, and Kyes Peak.

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Nelson Ridge Traverse

Nelson Ridge Traverse

Posted on June 1, 2025June 4, 2025 by kyle

An early season ridge traverse in the Central Cascades, with great views of Rainier.

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Markhor Needle Traverse

Markhor Needle Traverse

Posted on September 28, 2024October 9, 2024 by kyle

A fun day exploring the granite playground of Coquihalla Summit.

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Tantalus Traverse

Tantalus Traverse

Posted on August 3, 2024August 15, 2024 by kyle

An epic day on the Tantalus Traverse, going from sea level to the high alpine and back, crossing ridges and glaciers.

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Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak

Posted on July 25, 2024July 27, 2024 by kyle

A beautiful evening ramble up Gunn Peak in the Wild Sky Wilderness.

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Pickets High Route

Pickets High Route

Posted on July 4, 2024May 4, 2025 by kyle

An incredible, challenging, and wild high route through the rugged Picket Range in the North Cascades.

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Crystal Range Traverse

Crystal Range Traverse

Posted on June 22, 2024July 4, 2024 by kyle

Rambling across peaks and around lakes in the Desolation Wilderness outside of Lake Tahoe.

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Heineken High Route

Heineken High Route

Posted on September 9, 2023September 13, 2023 by kyle

Frolicking in fall colors on a beautiful ridge line traverse through the rugged Monte Cristo Peaks.

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Davis Goat Traverse

Davis Goat Traverse

Posted on August 26, 2023August 29, 2023 by kyle

A fun ridge line traverse in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness off the beaten path.

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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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