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PCT Section J: Stevens to Snoqualmie

PCT Section J: Stevens to Snoqualmie

Posted on September 1, 2023September 7, 2023 by kyle

Three awesome days hiking Section J of the Pacific Crest Trail from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass.

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Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen

Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen

Posted on July 20, 2022August 11, 2022 by kyle

Three days hiking hut to hut from Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland, climbing the Gspaltenhorn along the way.

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Chelan Summit Trail

Chelan Summit Trail

Posted on July 10, 2021July 16, 2021 by kyle

Backpacking the Chelan Summit Trail, from Crater Creek to Stehekin, over 4 days with my family.

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Wind River High Route

Wind River High Route

Posted on August 5, 2020June 9, 2025 by kyle

Backpacking the world-famous Wind River High Route in 7 days with Logan and Sam. Glaciers, lakes, plateaus, and big walls – this is a trip I’ll remember for a long time.

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The Brooks Range

The Brooks Range

Posted on August 16, 2019October 22, 2020 by kyle

A true adventure, a week in the Brooks Range of Alaska with grizzly bears, musk ox, and plentiful rain.

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The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse

The Alpine Lakes Crest Traverse

Posted on June 30, 2019September 24, 2023 by kyle

A dream traverse from Snoqualmie Pass to Mt. Daniel, crossing some very real and rugged alpine terrain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

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The Quest for the Cascade High Route

The Quest for the Cascade High Route

Posted on May 24, 2019March 3, 2025 by kyle

Musings about a continuous high route from Snoqualmie Pass to Canada.

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Super Sierra High Route

Super Sierra High Route

Posted on July 14, 2018October 22, 2020 by kyle

An unforgettable two week high country backpacking trip, the Sierra High Route from Yosemite to Whitney, truly the trip of a lifetime.

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Ruby Crest Trail

Ruby Crest Trail

Posted on June 26, 2018October 22, 2020 by kyle

A relaxing backpacking trip following the crest of “Nevada’s Sierras”, the Ruby Mountains.

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Tahoe Rim Trail

Tahoe Rim Trail

Posted on August 27, 2017October 22, 2020 by kyle

A week long thru-hike of the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail, which circumnavigates the famous Lake Tahoe.

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