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      • how to pick a hike
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    • 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
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  • portfolio
    • published work
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  • alps,  europe

    picturesque boats | lago di braies

    Lago di Braies (Pragser Wildsee) is probably the most well-known lake in all of the Alps. May I even be so bold to say it could be the most popular alpine lake... // 2.5 miles . 200 ft gain .…

    February 6, 2026
  • alps,  europe

    the hills are alive | seiser alm hut to hut overnight

    n the heart of Seiser Alm is Compatsch, an easy gondola ride from the lower town of Suisi/Seis. It's surrounded by a few hills... //

    January 22, 2026
  • alps,  europe

    luxury day hiking | how to visit geisleralm and val di funes

    In Europe, hiking feels like a luxury experience compared to in the US. With plentiful huts and delicious mountain food, I'm sure I would have started... // 5.5 miles . 1450 ft gain . 6700 ft high

    January 12, 2026
  • alps,  europe

    rising to the ridge | how to visit seceda

    Seceda is by far one of the most iconic locations in the Dolomites and here's all my tips on visiting this famous spot. When I visited... // 8.5 mi . 2650 ft gain . 8235 ft high

    January 12, 2026
  • alps,  europe

    insta influenced | tre cime, cadini di misurina, rifugio auronzo

    I admit it. I was influenced by others. I just had to get that one photo. You know the one I'm talking about, the one where you're standing... // 11 miles . 3000 ft gain . 7721 ft high

    January 7, 2026
  • europe

    golden hues | overnight at rifugio croda da lago

    When traveling, I usually like to visit new destinations even if I’m back at the same area. Well, I found myself back at Cortina d’Ampezzo. But then I found... // 9 miles . 3030 ft gain . 8080 ft high

    December 23, 2025
  • alps,  europe

    reverse canyoneering | rio sallagoni via ferrata

    After a very exhilarating morning of exposed via ferrata, a chill one sounded splendid. At the top of the Monte Albano via ferrata, a group caught up with us...

    November 29, 2025
  • alps,  europe

    high exposure factor | monte albano via ferrata

    After being skunked for the first via ferrata of this trip, we wanted a big banger with a wow factor. To me the biggest wow factor is exposure. High exposure, but relatively low effort...

    November 25, 2025
  • europe

    puttering around porticos | a day in bologna

    If you have a free day near Venice or Florence, Bologna is the perfect short train ride away. It’s not too touristy so yo get that Italian cultural feel. It’s a smaller city, so it’s easier to digest...

    January 10, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    the ultimate guide to cortina d’ampezzo

    This is the one post to rule them all. I’ve already put out specifics on all my trips in the Dolomites now, but this is the all encompassing summary one that I’ll list out exactly all the details...

    January 5, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    restful ramble | rifugio averau

    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

    January 3, 2024
  • alps,  europe

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

    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

    January 1, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    aquamarine | lago di sorapis

    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

    November 14, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    walking on tightropes | ivano dibona via ferrata

    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

    November 8, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    alpine joy | tre cime – lavaredo rifugio

    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

    October 3, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    inter-season alps | cortina d’ampezzo

    The Italian Dolomites are seriously some of the best mountain ranges out there (that I've visited thus far). The Cascade Range will always catch my heart, but the dolomites are incredibly breathtaking. It might not have been the wisest...

    July 8, 2020

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…

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  • picturesque boats | lago di braies
  • the hills are alive | seiser alm hut to hut overnight
  • luxury day hiking | how to visit geisleralm and val di funes
  • rising to the ridge | how to visit seceda
  • insta influenced | tre cime, cadini di misurina, rifugio auronzo

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