Race Report Backcountry Rise 20 Miler 2024 Race Report Clarisse and I returned for our third annual Backcountry Rise 20 Miler- this time on an alternate course!
Trip Report A Sunset Paddle at Larrabee State Park Created in 1915, Larrabee is Washington's first state park! Greg and I recently visited to test out our new packrafts in saltwater.
Trip Report Enchantments Thru-Hike Trip Report (July 2024) Sometimes it's hard to see how far you've come until you look back.
Outside The Ultimate Glacier Mountaineering Packing List Mountaineering: known for beautiful glaciers, airy scrambles, alpine flora, pikas... and heavy packs. Half the sport is cutting weight as safely, and efficiently, as possible. Here's our go-to list.
Trip Report Climbing Poppy's Peril, Otter Falls (5.8) Climbing next to a waterfall... does it get much better than this?!
Trip Report Climbing Eldorado Peak (July 2024 Trip Report) I've wanted to see bright blue Moraine Lake, beneath the massive glaciers, since I started mountaineering, or honestly– since I moved to WA.
Trip Report Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Trip Report (October 2022) ~24 miles and ~5,000 ft of Type I fun.
Race Report Philadelphia Marathon Race Report 2023 26.2 miles of pure joy (and two beers) in Philadelphia!
Trip Report Kendall Trees Ski Tour (January 2024) A perfect day in the home zone for Milena's first ever tour!!!!!!
Outside 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for Your Outdoorsy Friend 'Tis the season of giving sustainable items your loved ones will love!!
Trip Report The Misadventures of Glacier Peak (Cool Glacier July 2023 Trip Report) Climbing Washington's most remote volcano.
Trip Report Artist Point/Table Mountain Circumnavigation Ski Tour (March 2023 Trip Report) An absolutely classic tour, suitable for a strong intermediate skier (with off-piste experience) and avalanche skills!
Trip Report Source Lake Ski Tour (December 2022) Source Lake ski tour's terrain is suitable for a confident blue-run skier– however, much of the route involves avalanche terrain so travelers need to have their avalanche skills dialed.
Trip Report Skiing Mount Saint Helens (as a Beginner) - May 2023 Worm Flows Trip Report I spent my 50th day on skis (ever!) on my first PNW volcano.
Trip Report Climbing Mount Baker (Easton Glacier July 2023 Trip Report) If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Outside A Guide to Climbing Ruth Mountain (Washington) Ruth Mountain is a classic, glaciated climb suitable for beginner mountaineers.
Trip Report Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls July 2021 Trip Report July 10, 2021 Mileage: 8.38 miles Elevation Gain: 2,412 feet Map: This is a classic hike near Seattle... which also means it's extremely crowded. We overslept our early wake up and decided to start in the afternoon as most of the morning hikers would be leaving.