Trip Report

A collection of 66 posts

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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.

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Enchantments Thru-Hike Trip Report (July 2024)

Sometimes it's hard to see how far you've come until you look back.

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Climbing Poppy's Peril, Otter Falls (5.8)

Climbing next to a waterfall... does it get much better than this?!

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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.

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Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Trip Report (October 2022)

~24 miles and ~5,000 ft of Type I fun.

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The Tooth in Winter

Paul and I climbed the South Face of The Tooth 330ft 5.4 on a beautiful day last Saturday. Unlike mine and Ari's previous time, we were the only ones up there in a while, so got to break trail up the steep snow. I won't

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Franklin Falls Ice Climbing

On Monday January 15th 2024, my ice climbing friend Tyler and I climbed at Franklin Falls at the end of a cold spell in Washington. To access the falls, we parked in the lower lot at Summit West, walked under the highway and down Forest Road (FR) 5800 until the

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Kendall Trees Ski Tour (January 2024)

A perfect day in the home zone for Milena's first ever tour!!!!!!

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The Misadventures of Glacier Peak (Cool Glacier July 2023 Trip Report)

Climbing Washington's most remote volcano.

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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!

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Climbing The Tooth (First Alpine Climb)

A rite of passage for a Seattle mountaineer.

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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.

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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.

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Climbing Mount Baker (Easton Glacier July 2023 Trip Report)

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

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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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Ruth Mountain Trip Report (July 2022)

Our first glaciated summit!

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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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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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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!