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November 14, 2023 | alps
November 14, 2023 | alps
November 14, 2023 | alps
This one’s been a long time coming. When I first visited the Cortina area, the place on the top of my list was Lago di Sorapis, but it was... // 10 mi . 1300 ft gain . 6430 ft high
November 8, 2023 | alps
November 8, 2023 | alps
November 8, 2023 | alps
If there’s one thing I suggest to do for an Italian alps trip, it’s definitely a via ferrata! There’s many made for all sorts of abilities and adventures. This... // 13 miles . 4300 ft gain . 9690 ft high
October 16, 2023 | pnw
October 16, 2023 | pnw
October 16, 2023 | pnw
I’ve known about the Rainbow - McAlester loop for a while now. But it’s a pretty long trail and while you can do it in a long trail... // 31 miles . 8200 ft gain . 7895 ft high
October 5, 2023 | pnw
October 5, 2023 | pnw
October 5, 2023 | pnw
For this trip, we were not interested in Monument Creek itself, but getting up and over the pass that the trail climbs up to. And to make it more... // 25 miles . 7500 ft gain . 8370 ft high
October 3, 2023 | alps
October 3, 2023 | alps
October 3, 2023 | alps
First stop of my Cortina d’Ampezzo tour round 2! A few years ago, I had first visited this area, but given the fact it was end of October, the... // 11 miles . 2000 ft gain . 8150 ft high











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...
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.
Having trouble finding quieter larch hikes with just as much beauty? Learn how to discover new larch hikes in the Cascades!
Ever since I’ve picked up a camera, I’ve been fascinated by macrophotography, zooming in close on flowers and other plants. Even before I owned a DSLR camera, I already loved to identify the flowers I found on a hike...[here's] the most common flowers you’ll see around Western Washington...
My first backcountry guide got too long, so if you’ve already gone on a tour or two, this is the perfect guide for you! It’s all the tips and tricks for a better time backcountry so you can better enjoy the downhill...
New to backpacking? This guide will give you the nuts and bolts to your first backpacking trip, including what to pack!
In an attempt to help y’all, I’ve consolidated and gathered information on popular snowshoe hikes so you can be more informed and aware, and thus hopefully make the best decision for yourself so you have a good time outdoors! This is by no means an all comprehensive guide, but I do hope you can use it a resource or a launch point to keep exploring the outdoors safely.
For visitors and locals, here's some of my favorite hikes near Seattle ranging from easy to strenuous, and everything from peaks to lakes
I recently was involved in some meet ups and found that there’s a lot of potential for education about backcountry basics, so I hope this post can serve as a good starting point and reference for anyone looking to get into backcountry whether or not you know how to ski...
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...
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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November 14, 2023 | alps
November 14, 2023 | alps
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