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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 a free day to ski and drive... // 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...
musical turns | oboe mountain ski tour at whistler
musical turns | oboe mountain ski tour at whistler
March 30, 2026 | canada
March 30, 2026 | canada
March 30, 2026 | canada As a Washingtonian, I find myself going to British Columbia often, but somehow never to ski tour despite there being so many incredible slopes in the Coast... // 5.5 miles . 17400 ft gain . 6585 ft high
ghost of yōtei | ski tour via makkari
ghost of yōtei | ski tour via makkari
March 24, 2026 | asia
March 24, 2026 | asia
March 24, 2026 | asia But then there was Mount Yōtei. We were first enamored by it partially due to its proximity to Niseko... // 8 miles . 5000 ft gain . 6045 ft high
a volcanic attempt | asahidake ski tour
a volcanic attempt | asahidake ski tour
March 19, 2026 | asia
March 19, 2026 | asia
March 19, 2026 | asia A skunked experience turned into a fulfilling day including a mishap on the volcano that sees the most search-and-rescues in Japan... // 6.5 miles . 1700 ft gain . 6550 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)
2026 Calendar
WA Larch Guide
Alpenglow
Golden Larches
Snowy Scenes
PNW Mountains
Alpine Lakes
National Parks
National Parks