multisport fun | rainier attempt via ingraham direct
In my mind, a true alpinist is versed (enough) in various mountain sports. Not clinging to a single activity, but one who enjoys variety. You do not have to... // 15 mi . 8200 ft gain . 13400 ft high
beat the sun | green mountain sunrise ski tour
This is a two-fold, interwoven exposé of a wild idea to find alpenglow on a ski tour. It is kind of the best of both worlds, an engagement photo... // 13 mi . 3900 ft gain . 5670 ft high
sunny side slopes | chiwaukum ski tour
The Chiwaukum is an underrated region of the Cascades. I’ll be the first to admit that I had zero desires to go when I first heard of it. I… // 14.5 mi . 5400 ft gain . 6680 ft high
infinity mountains | ruby ski tour
This trip began with a yearning to ski a “big” mountain. What’s a big mountain? Well, in my mind, it’s one where you can have some... // 12 miles . 5400 ft gain . 7412 ft high
reflecting on milestones
For a while, I\'ve been keeping a little spreadsheet for all the hikes I\'ve done throughout the years. It dates back to 2013 from when I could remember the hikes (mostly based on pictures I\'ve saved). And only this year…
yellow trees | stiletto-copper loop
Have you ever heard of the Larch March or #larchmadness? It's kind of this thing that gets hyped up in these parts of Washington and even in other regions like the Rockies... // 13 miles . 4500 ft gain .…
chilling on glaciers | snowfield peak
I can't say that it's common to cross multiple glaciers for a single climb. Sure, traversing might get you on several glaciers like the Ptarmigan Traverse or Isolation... // 20 mi . 9880 ft gain . 8350 ft high
sunlight and lakes | alpine lakes wilderness (tuck and robin lakes)
This backpacking trip is on one of the most popular trails for backpackers in Washington. Look it... // 18 mi . 4370 ft gain . 6900 ft high
scrambles and gains | mesahchie via easy pass
Let me preface this trip report: It’s amazing what your body can do and sometimes you don’t know till you try. My friend Tyler finally made his way back... // 15 mi . 7480 ft gain . 8795 ft high
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...
inadvertent traverse | salmon la sac (jolly, skookum, louvre)
OMG WOW! I've never been so excited about a trail or traverse. For the past few weeks, months even, the weather has not cooperated on the weekends, leading to... // 5560 ft gain . 6460 ft high . 17.5 miles
goats | enchantments + little annapurna ski tour
Never would I have imagined that I would be able to camp out in the Core Zone of the Enchantments. That stats show it... // 6500 ft gain . 8450 ft peak . 22 miles
out of the woods | three fingers ski
This is a story of how we didn’t get out of the woods, and I’ll forever be asking “Are we out of the woods yet?”... // 3500 ft gain . 3900 ft high . 17 miles
daylight savings | big jim ski tour
Goodness knows how long it’s been since I’ve had a big adventure, let alone in the winter. It’s so easy to just do something short and attainable, rather... // 4700 ft gain . 6850 ft high . 16 miles
plan, play, photograph | rainier
To be quite frank, this was my first big phototshoot. Well, I had done a few projects here and there, but this was my first legit photoshoot and I am confident to say...
very nearly enchantments | lake ingalls backpack
For those yearning to have the full overnight experience in the Enchantments, but are unable to get the highly sought-after permits, Lake... // 3800 ft gain . 6625 ft high . 10.5 miles
i was enchanted to meet you | enchantments thru-hike
The Enchantments have grown increasingly popular as people have been posting beautiful pictures on social media and creating this concentrated desire to visit, and has even... // 5000 ft gain . 7800 ft peak . 20 miles
25 feet below 9000 | black peak scramble
Disclaimer: Black Peak is not black. I don’t know how it got it’s name. Places like Red Mountain look red and Granite Mountain is a pile of granite. But... // 6700 ft gain . 8975 ft peak . 13.6 miles
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
3 peak trail run | snoqualmie-alpine lakes
One of the best things to do when you can\'t find a hiking buddy is to go on a solo trail run. Or hike, in my case. I\'m really... // 5415 ft gain . 5515 ft peak . 9.5 miles
