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classic funfetti birthday tour | washington pass ski tour
classic funfetti birthday tour | washington pass ski tour
May 9, 2025 | pnw
May 9, 2025 | pnw
May 9, 2025 | pnw
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 presenting a trip report and mentioned... // 5 miles . 3300 ft gain . 7600 ft high
elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour
elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour
April 16, 2025 | rockies
April 16, 2025 | rockies
April 16, 2025 | rockies
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
trees and powder | yodelin ski tour
March 25, 2025 | pnw
March 25, 2025 | pnw
March 25, 2025 | pnw
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
triple pass | chair peak circumnavigation ski tour
March 13, 2025 | pnw
March 13, 2025 | pnw
March 13, 2025 | pnw
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
journey to valhalla | lichtenberg and valhalla ski tour
February 19, 2025 | pnw
February 19, 2025 | pnw
February 19, 2025 | pnw
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
A Guide to Washington’s Backpacking Permit System
A Guide to Washington’s Backpacking Permit System
Let’s talk wilderness permits in Washington. It’s sore of the bane of all backpackers and while I am usually one to miss deadlines for permit applications, I have many friends who are always on top of it. Part of the problem is every region has a different system, so this is my attempt to make a succinct one-page summary of all Washington permits that you might need to know to plan a summer trip.
10+ North Cascades National Park Backpacking Itineraries
10+ North Cascades National Park Backpacking Itineraries
We all know about Cascade Pass. (Actually I didn't know about its fame till relatively recently). But it's so well known for its beautiful scenery. But getting a permit to camp there can be quite difficult...
a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
Having trouble finding quieter larch hikes with just as much beauty? Learn how to discover new larch hikes in the Cascades!
things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
Year round hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Sound crazy? Perhaps so. But when you’re in love with the outdoors, it’s hard to let weather get its way. If you’ve lived here through a winter season, you’ll know that seasonal depression is real whether or not you like to deny it. Everyone has different ways to cope and here are my favorite ways to pass the winter time and incorporating the outdoors...
Backpacking 101
Backpacking 101
New to backpacking? This guide will give you the nuts and bolts to your first backpacking trip, including what to pack!
Best Hikes Around Seattle
Best Hikes Around Seattle
For visitors and locals, here's some of my favorite hikes near Seattle ranging from easy to strenuous, and everything from peaks to lakes
Washington Hike-To-Scramble Progressions
Washington Hike-To-Scramble Progressions
Want to get into scrambling but don't know where to start? This is the perfect guide to learn about scrambling with step by step trails to progress into more difficult scrambling (non-technical rock climbing)
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