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Splitboarding Season 2023 Recap

Here's some highlights from my second season of splitboarding. I got out a lot more this year than last season, attempted / did some really interesting and classic routes, and had a ton of fun! Most of the route names are from Matt Schonwald's Backcountry Skiing Snoqualmie

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A Guide to Climbing Ruth Mountain (Washington)

Ruth Mountain is a classic, glaciated climb suitable for beginner mountaineers.

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Ruth Mountain Trip Report (July 2022)

Our first glaciated summit!

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The Ultimate Sport Climbing Packing List

After the success of my "The Ultimate Backpacking Packing List" post, which I've used to prevent myself and our friends from forgetting things on backpacking trips, and with some recent sport climbing trips where I've forgotten some gear, it's time to make

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How to Sport Climb Outdoors

Let's say you've climbed a bit in the gym or been taken outdoors by a more experienced climber and you want to learn how to climb outdoors. I'll connect together the techniques and tips, that with practice and some supervision should allow you to

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Black Diamond Avalanche Beacons Issue

Black Diamond released a not-a-recall "safety check" for many of their avalanche beacons.

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Cascade Pass July 2021 Trip Report

Cascade Classic

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Mount Washington, WA

No not that Mt. Washington. I mean the one off I90 in Washington state!

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A Nightime Poem from Outside

8:43 pm, the edge of Downtown A whoosh from above among the city sounds. A sheet of black polyester unfurls against the dark moonless sky. A few minutes later Again! But higher up. BASE jumpers in Seattle!!

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The Alpinist

I don't have much to say about The Alpinist that hasn't been said. Marc-Andre Leclerc was an inspiration to me before the movie came out and the movie gave me a closer look into his life and legacy. He was an interesting figure, just so very

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The Enchantments Thru-Hike Trip Report

Certainly enchanting.

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Rattlesnake Ledge Sunset Trip Report

An after-work classic.

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The Green Outings Goal

I think it would be epic to get to and from an outdoors destination on green energy alone. There's lots of ways to do this, like biking or hiking to the destination, but to make it interesting I'm considering car travel, since that's the

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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.

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Lodge Lake July 2021 Trip Report

My first steps along the PCT.

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Bandera Mountain June 2021 Trip Report

My favorite local hike.

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Harry's Ridge June 2021 Trip Report

My first time to Mt. Saint Helens National Monument!

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Mount Townsend June 2021 Trip Report

My first time in the Olympics!

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Sunrise at Hurricane Ridge

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Sunset at Rialto Beach

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High Divide/Seven Lakes Basin July 2021 Trip Report

A beautiful hike on a "partly sunny" day in Washington

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One Line Gear Reviews

Short and sweet gear reviews, just one line of text long. I'm a gear nerd and this is what I like and don't like. Altra Lone Peak 4.5s: for blister-free hiking on smooth trails only. Prana Mojo II Shorts: the perfect stretchy waistband on light

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Rainy Days in Seattle

I've learned that rainy days in Seattle are the best times to go outside! We get the most happiness when outdoors without a lot of other people around, and Seattle is a city full of outdoorsy people, so we use a bunch of tricks to avoid crowds at

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5 Hikes Near Seattle (And How to Avoid Crowds)

For when you don't feel like driving far...

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Glacier National Park March 2021 Trip Report

March 5th, 2021 Glacier National Park was the final park we visited on our road trip from New York to Seattle! It was also the most logistically difficult, given the seasonally closed roads. So much of the park was closed due to COVID and winter, but with some planning, we