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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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    elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour

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    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

    By cherlyn April 16, 2025
  • alps,  europe

    restful ramble | rifugio averau

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    On a mission to soak in as much of the Cortina mountains, I did my best to explore all the different regions. If you use the main roads to... // 7.5 miles . 1800 ft gain . 8440 ft high

    By cherlyn January 3, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    romping around tofana | rifugio pomedes, ferrata ra bujela, sentiero astaldi

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    After my long day on the Ivano Dibona via ferrata and a hike to Lago di Sorapis, I was quite tired and didn’t want to push my physical limits... // 9.5 miles . 1800 ft gain . 7480 ft high

    By cherlyn January 1, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    aquamarine | lago di sorapis

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    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 miles . 1300 ft gain . 6430 ft high

    By cherlyn November 14, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    alpine joy | tre cime – lavaredo rifugio

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    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

    By cherlyn October 3, 2023

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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…

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  • chasing lupine | 2 day spring itinerary in san francisco
  • classic funfetti birthday tour | washington pass ski tour
  • elevation is no joke | fowler-hilliard hut overnight ski tour
  • trees and powder | yodelin ski tour
  • triple pass | chair peak circumnavigation ski tour

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