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snow and wildflowers | hannegan peak backpacking
snow and wildflowers | hannegan peak backpacking
June 3, 2026 | pnw
June 3, 2026 | pnw
June 3, 2026 | pnw In 24 hours we experienced everything from winter to summer. It's amazing what 3000 ft of elevation difference can do in the mountains, especially in the North Cascades... // 10.5 miles . 3100 ft gain . 6200 ft high
return to shuksan | sulfide glacier ski tour
return to shuksan | sulfide glacier ski tour
May 28, 2026 | pnw
May 28, 2026 | pnw
May 28, 2026 | pnw It's been about 8 years since I last set foot on the flanks of Mt Shuksan. The last time I was in over my head about climbing the Fisher... // 13 miles . 5200 ft gain . 7744 ft high
above the clouds | mt townsend backpacking
above the clouds | mt townsend backpacking
May 26, 2026 | pnw
May 26, 2026 | pnw
May 26, 2026 | pnw The Little Quilcene Trailhead starts out with views of the Mount Townsend summit and even overlooks the Puget Sound on a clear day. For the first 800 ft... // 7 miles . 2200 ft gain . 6260 ft high
stretching the legs | round mountain ski tour, garibaldi
stretching the legs | round mountain ski tour, garibaldi
April 7, 2026 | canada
April 7, 2026 | canada
April 7, 2026 | canada Backcountry skiing in British Columbia has always felt unattainable. The long drive, the unknown terrain, the long forest approaches. But I found myself at Whistler with... // 8.5 miles . 1900 ft gain . 5090 ft high
a week in japow | skiing in hokkaido
a week in japow | skiing in hokkaido
April 2, 2026 | asia
April 2, 2026 | asia
April 2, 2026 | asia If you’re a skier, chances are you’re heard of the phenomenon called “Japow”, aka Japan powder. Hokkaido is specifically known for its champagne powder snow. That deep fluffy snow that people have recently become more obsessed about. Since the currency exchange rate dropping for...
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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National Parks
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