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    • intro to hiking
      • how to pick a hike
      • hiking gear
      • hiking basics
      • free resources
    • backpacking guides
      • backpacking 101
      • a guide to washington’s backpacking permit system
      • 10+ north cascades national park backpacking itineraries
    • hiking lists
      • best hikes around seattle
      • a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
      • washington hike-to-scramble progressions
      • 35+ common wildflowers of pnw
    • winter season
      • things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
      • winter hiking
      • beginner’s guide to snowshoeing | resources for 20 washington hikes
    • trip report index
  • backcountry skiing
    • the ultimate beginner’s guide to backcountry skiing | washington
    • 25+ low-angle washington ski tours
    • backcountry skiing: tips and tricks
    • comprehensive guide to all my ski tours
  • blog
  • print shop
  • portfolio
    • published work
    • elopement photography
  • about
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  • sierras

    solo sunset mission | glacier point at yosemite

    If you want to watch the famous sunset at Yosemite here's what you need to know, and don't make the mistake that I did by cramping everything... // 4 miles . 300 ft gain . 7460 ft high

    September 13, 2026
  • sierras

    bachelorette, climbing & gourmet food | tenaya peak to cathedral lakes

    When your friend is a climbing guide (The Climbing School) and requests a surprise bachelorette party the year she gets married, you make it epic and include all... // 15 miles . 4435 ft gain . 10300 ft high

    September 12, 2026
  • coastal

    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.

    June 12, 2025
  • coastal

    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…

    May 13, 2025
  • desert

    4 days in joshua tree for the lazy climber

    When days are gloomy and cold and short in the PNW, escape to the desert! It might still be on the chilly side, but it’ll definitely but sunnier on the whole. When Christie asked...

    January 17, 2024
  • sierras

    backpacking high | mono pass

    Let's just start out by saying Mono Pass was one of my most favorite backpacking trips and one of the most varied terrain... // 3000 ft gain. 12800 ft peak. 9 miles

    August 27, 2019

about me

Hi there! I’m Cherlyn and I love to adventure, from climbing mountains to going down canyons. And you won’t find me on any trip without my camera!  Read more…

recent posts

  • fortunately it’s fall | fortune peak scramble
  • solo sunset mission | glacier point at yosemite
  • bachelorette, climbing & gourmet food | tenaya peak to cathedral lakes
  • house on the hill | hidden lake lookout overnight
  • sidequesting | marmot pass backpacking loop

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