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Humpback Mountain, West Face

Humpback Mountain, West Face

Posted on April 20, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

An evening ski tour on the west face of Humpback Mountain, a beautiful 2000 ft line clearly visible from I90.

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Snowking Mountain Scenic Tour

Snowking Mountain Scenic Tour

Posted on April 17, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

A relaxed two day trip up Snowking Mountain to camp near the summit for an incredible sunset and sunrise.

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Mt. Jefferson, SW Face

Mt. Jefferson, SW Face

Posted on April 11, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

A chill adventure day skiing the SW Face of Mt. Jefferson, the second highest peak in Oregon.

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Three Sisters Traverse

Three Sisters Traverse

Posted on April 6, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

Skiing the classic Three Sisters Traverse in volcanic Central Oregon in one long day.

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Guye Peak, East Couloir

Guye Peak, East Couloir

Posted on April 2, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

A quick evening tour to ski the east couloir of Guye Peak near Snoqualmie Pass.

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Axis Peak Adventure Ski

Axis Peak Adventure Ski

Posted on March 27, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

A scenic spring tour to Axis Peak in heart of the Stuart Range.

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Rock Howard Mastiff Traverse

Rock Howard Mastiff Traverse

Posted on March 13, 2021April 5, 2023 by kyle

Skiing the classic high route over Rock, Howard, and Mastiff in the Steven’s Pass Backcountry.

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The Magic S Loop

The Magic S Loop

Posted on June 23, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

An early summer day skiing the Magic S Loop: possibly the best combination of skiing and scenery for a single day skimo objective in the North Cascades.

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Vesper Peak, Sunset Couloir

Vesper Peak, Sunset Couloir

Posted on June 4, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

Exploring terrain on Vesper Peak after work, skiing off into the sunset above the Sound.

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Isolation Traverse in a Day

Isolation Traverse in a Day

Posted on May 27, 2020May 29, 2025 by kyle

A huge single day push of the Isolation Traverse on skis. This traverse, gaining over 13k ft, cuts through the heart of the North Cascades, across glaciers, couloirs, and high mountain peaks.

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