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      • 10+ north cascades national park backpacking itineraries
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      • best hikes around seattle
      • a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
      • washington hike-to-scramble progressions
      • 35+ common wildflowers of pnw
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      • 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
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    • 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
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    long lost lollipop larch loop | chiwaukum via lake ida

    Let the larch marches begin. I didn\'t intend for this to be a march. It was supposed to be short and sweet... But I think our hearts... // 14 miles . 6900 ft gain . 7121 ft high

    September 15, 2021
  • pnw

    slow and steady | thunder mountain lakes backpacking

    I don’t remember how I stumbled upon this campsite, but I’d be lying if Instagram didn’t have a small component of it. I had visited the area another... // 14 miles . 3700 ft gain . 5130 ft high

    September 9, 2021
  • pnw

    bang for your buck | north olympics high route

    I think I was moaning a little too much about not having an “epic adventure”. My friends, however, got me stoked on doing a high route... // 43 miles . 15600 ft gain . 6950 ft high

    September 1, 2021
  • pnw

    rain, rain go away | alpine lakes high route

    It was around noon when we pulled into the parking lot of the West Fork Foss Lakes Trailhead. Looking up, we could see... // 27 miles . 6700 ft gain . 6200 ft high

    August 24, 2021
  • pnw

    feasting and glamping | goldmyer hot springs backpacking

    Glamping at Goldmyer Hot Springs. Naturally, I don’t take things easy and somehow always find a way to... // 22 miles . 1200 ft gain . 2100 ft high

    July 27, 2021
  • pnw

    under-represented strength | mt baker via easton

    I recently had the pleasure of photographing the first Women of Color mountaineering course on Mt Baker as a collaboration between Trail Mixed and Climbers of Color... // 14 miles . 7500 ft gain . 10778 ft high

    July 21, 2021
  • pnw

    hot pa-pahto | north ridge adams

    A glorious weather window over a weekend in Washington means a perfect time to go climb a volcano.... The North Ridge is supposedly the second most climbed... // 20 miles . 8160 ft gain . 12276 ft high

    June 22, 2021
  • pnw

    alpenglow wonders | ruth mountain overnight

    When I’m in charge of planning a backpacking trip, I capitalize on my one goal in life: find and capture that alpenglow... // 13 miles . 5800 ft gain . 7115 ft high

    June 3, 2021
  • pnw

    chasing the alpine | eldorado c2c ski

    Eldorado, Queen of the Cascade River, beautiful, wondrous, simply incredible. It is known as a classic climb, a great... // 14 mi . 7300 ft gain . 8868 ft high

    May 18, 2021
  • pnw

    down under circumnavigation | kangaroo wallaby (wa pass) ski tour

    Our original plan was... we ended up creating a loop with the same start, going up towards Kangaroo Ridge and over to Wallaby Peak: a Down Under Circumnavigation.... // 6.5 mi . 4300 ft gain . 8040 ft high

    May 10, 2021
  • pnw

    teanaway spring fling | navaho pass ski tour

    Most weekends, I’ve had to ask people to go out to ski with me. Slowly I’ve been building up my list of potential ski partners... // 11 mi . 3350 ft gain . 6380 ft high

    May 4, 2021
  • pnw

    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

    April 26, 2021
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    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

    April 16, 2021
  • pnw

    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

    April 11, 2021
  • pnw

    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

    April 8, 2021
  • pnw

    beginner’s guide to snowshoeing | resources for 20+ washington hikes

    Every year, I’ve noticed the same snowshoe questions being asked. Sometimes in variations, but they generally fall under these categories: What hikes within...

    January 18, 2021
  • pnw

    jog with dog | courtney peak via buttermilk and oval creeks

    Jogging with a dog. Bugaboo has been the best dog I've ran/hiked with thus far and I couldn't believe I got to go on a larch march with him... // 17 mi. 5100 ft gain . 8390 ft high

    October 15, 2020
  • pnw

    a color explosion | chiwaukum (lake ethel backpack)

    Let it be known, my love for color. Specifically autumn colors in the mountains! It's always been a dream of mine to go... // 17 miles . 5500 ft gain . 6100 ft high

    October 11, 2020
  • pnw

    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 .…

    October 1, 2020
  • pnw

    a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes

    Larches, oh larches! Early October is often known as larch madness in Washington. If you\'re someone who likes to hike and who likes aesthetics and staying with the trends, you\'ve probably have heard of the famous larches, trees that turn…

    September 30, 2020
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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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