golden hues | overnight at rifugio croda da lago
When traveling, I usually like to visit new destinations even if I’m back at the same area. Well, I found myself back at Cortina d’Ampezzo. But then I found myself yearning to be back at Croda Da Lago... // 9…
christmas in new york city
My friend recently moved to New York City and it seemed like the perfect reason to go visit New York City properly. Plus in December, it's Christmastime and all the decorations are up...
reverse canyoneering | rio sallagoni via ferrata
After a very exhilarating morning of exposed via ferrata, a chill one sounded splendid. At the top of the Monte Albano via ferrata, a group caught up with us...
high exposure factor | monte albano via ferrata
After being skunked for the first via ferrata of this trip, we wanted a big banger with a wow factor. To me the biggest wow factor is exposure. High exposure, but relatively low effort...
birds of hong kong
A visual directory of the birds of Hong Kong from songbirds in the forest to water birds of the wetlands and more!
Kühl Spyfire® Parka Review
I recently got sent a Kühl Spyfire Parka for a review and I honestly have to say I love it! It's such a fantastic jacket for the cooler months in Seattle...
embracing the weather | mt daniel (class 2-3 scramble)
Mt Daniel has been on my list for years (like many other hikes I suppose). But I’ve always wanted to camp at the summit. Unfortunately backpacking is not usually... // 16 mi . 5400 ft gain . 7959 ft high
life on the edge | vesper via ragged edge rock climb (5.7 alpine trad)
This is by no means a new way for climbing Vesper, but it was the 5th time I summited this peak and the first time I tried it in... // 10 mi . 4480 ft gain . 6221 ft high
another way | panorama ridge via taylor meadows
Two years ago, I first laid eyes on Garibaldi Lake. Little did I know how popular this trail was. This year, my friend decided to get a second... // 22 miles . 5500 ft . 6900 ft high
getting lost in the meadows | lost creek ridge – meadow mountain backpacking
Every year I promise myself that I’m going to explore the Glacier Peak Wilderness and the North Cascades. And every year, I manage to make it up to... // 48 miles . 13300 ft gain . 6450 ft high
pools + ocean | a weekend in santa barbara
This is everything I did and would recommend! Santa Barbara is what I would call a bougie city, classic California vibes and a bit pricey.
teanaway getaway | johnson-medra-jungle traverse
As we wait for summer trails to melt out, it’s the perfect time for a Teanaway getaway! Since it’s relatively lower elevation and on the east side of the... // 11.5 miles . 3500 ft gain . 5510 ft high
chasing lupine | 2 day spring itinerary in san francisco
I don’t care what people say, but the Bay Area is always super fun to visit! I’ve been more than a handful of time in the past few years and I always leave happy. Spring is one of the best…
classic funfetti birthday tour | washington pass ski tour
If you’ve been ski touring a while, you’ve probably heard of the Birthday Tour. It was one of the first ones I had heard of when a friend was... // 5 miles . 3300 ft gain . 7600 ft high
elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour
A few months ago, I was invited to a hut trip in Colorado and I had zero clue what I was getting into. I had no idea where the Fowler... // 16.5 mi . 5400 ft gain. 12900 ft high
trees and powder | yodelin ski tour
Yodelin was one of the first places I’d heard of to ski tour but it took some years before I finally ventured here. It’s a slightly further drive than... // 6 miles . 3000 ft gain . 5200 ft high
triple pass | chair peak circumnavigation ski tour
The thing about couloirs is that they come in a variety of widths and steepnesses and Bryant Couloir is rather wide and not terribly steep compared to many... // 11 miles . 3800 ft gain . 5420 ft high
journey to valhalla | lichtenberg and valhalla ski tour
An exploratory day was in need after the dry spell we had. Snoqualmie was still out of the question as it was still mending and exit routes have been... // 9 miles . 4000 ft gain . 5825 ft high
central coastal and city japan | kansai and chūbu region
For me, an overseas travel is not complete without some city sight-seeing. As much as I love nature and mountains, I feel that seeing the towns and cities are an important aspect of getting to know the culture better. I…
fall in the northern japanese alps | nagano prefecture
This is your guide to the Nagano Prefecture and the North Alps (excluding Fuji, which is located in the Southern Japanese Alps).
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