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  • hiking guides
    • 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
    • contact
  • pnw

    trees and powder | yodelin ski tour

    Yodelin was one of the first places I’d heard of to ski tour but it took some years before I finally ventured here. It’s a slightly further drive than... // 6 miles . 3000 ft gain . 5200 ft high

    March 25, 2025
  • pnw

    journey to valhalla | lichtenberg and valhalla ski tour

    An exploratory day was in need after the dry spell we had. Snoqualmie was still out of the question as it was still mending and exit routes have been... // 9 miles . 4000 ft gain . 5825 ft high

    February 19, 2025
  • asia

    fall in the northern japanese alps | nagano prefecture

    This is your guide to the Nagano Prefecture and the North Alps (excluding Fuji, which is located in the Southern Japanese Alps).

    January 27, 2025
  • pnw

    the ultimate 4-day kenai peninsula itinerary

    If you find yourself on a flight to Anchorage, Alaska, let me share with you the best 4-day itinerary for visiting the amazing Kenai Peninsula (plus some bonus activities if you like packing your schedule!). This takes you through the…

    December 17, 2024
  • pnw

    overlooking kenai lake | slaughter ridge, cooper landing

    On our off day, we decided to stay close to our campsite before our long drive to Homer later in the evening. And we rolled straight into Slaughter... // 6 miles . 2800 ft gain . 3200 ft high

    October 2, 2024
  • pnw

    adventure across the bay | alpine ridge, grewingk glacier

    We saved the best for last! Amongst all the hikes we did on our trip to the Kenai Peninsula, this was by far my favorite for the solitude, sweeping... // 13 miles . 4500 ft gain . 3720 ft high

    September 22, 2024
  • pnw

    the one trail | harding icefield hike

    Visiting an Alaskan national park is not easy, but so well worth it. While nothing quite rivals the beauty of the natural land in Alaska, trails are far and... // 8.2 miles . 3100 ft gain . 3520 ft high

    September 20, 2024
  • pnw

    a more alpine washington | tiehacker ridge

    A trip with my most adventurous friends would not be complete without a hardy adventure added to the itinerary.  Like many Alaskan mountain names, Tiehacker Mountain also... // 6 miles . 3000 ft gain . 4435 ft high

    September 11, 2024
  • pnw

    extended table mountain circumnav (summer edition) | ptarmigan ridge backpacking via chain lakes loop

    I call this summer edition because I did nearly the same exact loop in the winter last season on skis. After a hiatus from... // 15.5 miles . 3600 ft gain . 5950 ft high

    September 6, 2024
  • pnw

    thickets & ridges | howard-mastiff traverse

    On a mission to hike and scramble all the routes out of Peggy’s Washington Scramble book and somehow we landed squarely on the Howard-Mastiff Traverse. I’d brushed... // 13 miles . 5400 ft gain . 7063 ft high

    August 20, 2024
  • pnw

    redemption climb | gunn peak scramble

    My first attempt of Gunn Peak was ambitious to say the least. Me and my two hiking buddies embarked on a journey that took much longer than any... // 5.5 miles . 4300 ft gain . 6244 ft high

    August 7, 2024
  • coastal,  pnw

    the ultimate 2-day backpacking itinerary to see the Olympic National Park

    Did you know that the Olympic National Park is divided into two distinct sections? While the majority of the park consists of mountains, half of the coastline along the Olympic Peninsula belongs...

    July 25, 2024
  • canada

    where the north wind blows | whitehorse, yukon

    The Yukon is known for its vast landscapes, giant playground for adventure and perfect conditions for winter northern lights. Spoiler alert...

    April 11, 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
  • pnw

    larch of the woods | lake mountain overnight

    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 5, 2023
  • asia

    ha giang northern vietnam motorbike tour

    It was probably one of the most spontaneous big decisions I’ve ever made, but when Hannah floated the idea of traveling to northern Vietnam for a motorbike tour, it took me one...

    September 28, 2023
  • pnw

    snoqualmie pass traverse | snow-wright-roosevelt-kaleetan-pratt

    3 peaks and 7 lakes. I’ve been eyeing this Snoqualmie Pass loop for a while, but honestly without tagging the peaks, so I have to give... // 19.5 miles . 6500 ft gain . 6260 ft high

    August 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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