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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

    triple pass | chair peak circumnavigation ski tour

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    The thing about couloirs is that they come in a variety of widths and steepnesses and Bryant Couloir is rather wide and not terribly steep compared to many... // 11 miles . 3800 ft gain . 5420 ft high

    By cherlyn March 13, 2025
  • canada

    where the north wind blows | whitehorse, yukon

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

    By cherlyn April 11, 2024
  • canada,  rockies

    ultimate winter guide to road tripping the powder highway

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    Get your coffee mug ready cause you’re in for some dense information and everything you’ll need to know to complete your own Ikon Pass Powder Highway trip! Everything from sights to see, food to eat, and runs to ski...

    By cherlyn April 1, 2024
  • canada,  rockies

    a canadian exploration | little sifton, rogers pass

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    When near Rogers Pass, one must ski tour Rogers Pass if that is in your wheelhouse! It’s simply a backcountry skiing paradise with so many options... // 7 miles . 3400 ft gain . 7730 ft high

    By cherlyn March 21, 2024
  • pnw

    early season exploration | hex mountain ski tour

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    Sometimes you just need a ski tour that still feels like you're getting out there (aka not next to a ski resort) but also chill enough to make... // 8 miles . 2700 ft gain . 5050 ft high

    By cherlyn January 22, 2024
  • pnw

    quiet slopes | avalanche mountain ski tour

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    I think people are fairly familiar with Pineapple Pass, Source Lake, and the Chair Peak Circumnavigation. But it seems that as people are chasing the super... // 8 miles . 3000 ft gain . 5330 ft high

    By cherlyn March 22, 2023
  • pnw

    desolation in the olympics | mt angeles ridge ski tour

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    We’ve been throwing around the idea of skiing in the Olympics for quite some time this season but I’d always make an excuse, not wanting... // 5 mi . 3100 ft gain . 6400 ft high

    By cherlyn March 20, 2023
  • pnw

    floofy cornice central | lichtenberg mountain ski tour

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    The Smithbrook area had been on my radar for a while because there’s plentiful low angle terrain with open slopes, which is less intimidating for a moderate skier like me... // 9 mi . 2500 ft gain. 5844 ft high

    By cherlyn February 14, 2023
  • coastal

    horse chase | assateague island

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    If you\'ve stuck around long enough, you may have picked up on the fact that I really do love horses! I might not go so far to say...

    By cherlyn February 1, 2022
  • pnw

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

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

    By cherlyn January 18, 2021
  • pnw

    daylight savings | big jim ski tour

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    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

    By cherlyn March 10, 2020
  • europe,  sierras

    inside moorish walls | granada

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    My heart lies in the mountains and the wilderness, but sometimes, I'm entirely captivated by how little towns embrace the mountain life. Such is like Granada. It sits at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada...

    By cherlyn December 10, 2019
  • europe

    48 hours in porto | portugal

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    Although I generally prefer to spend time in nature, I also try to find ways to enjoy a city and its culture. I found myself one weekend in Porto with two whole days to explore the city. Possibly one of…

    By cherlyn December 17, 2018

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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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