“Luck is preparation meets opportunity.” Through a series of small world moments, Emily and I joined John and his church group to go for our first summit of Mount Rainier!
Read MoreOzette /
After another ski touring trip, this time to the Colchuck Glacier, it was time for a much needed “rest”. Jesse, Will, Ryan, and I head towards Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula Coast to camp on the beach at Ozette.
Read MoreMount Adams 2018 /
Fully hooked on backcountry skiing, Pat, Micah, Derek, and I went far south to day tour up Mount Adams and ski the 4000’ of fresh corn known as the Southwest Chutes.
Read MoreCamp Muir /
After realizing (via a really helpful REI employee) that my ski touring boots were absolute rubbish and old, I snagged a new pair of boots and aimed my sights at a previously elusive destination: Camp Muir.
Read MoreMount Saint Helens 2018 /
In 2017, I found a crazy good deal on a set of randonnée skis. Now, 2018 marks the year I finally get to start ski touring. What better way to start than revisiting old summits and skiing them?
Read MoreHidden Lake Lookout & Lake Diablo /
With my friend Amy back in town from San Francisco, we head towards the North Cascades to overnight at Hidden Lake Lookout.
Read MoreSeptember Washington Day Hikes /
With a few free weekends in September, I hit the road with Emily and Madolyn to cross off a few day hikes on the list: Mount Defiance and Mount Dickerman.
Read MoreMount Adams 2017 /
With a free weekend between all of us, Madolyn, Brian, and I head south to summit Mount Adams.
Read MoreEnchantments /
It was Madolyn's birthday last week, so naturally, we all celebrated with a 3-4 day trip through the Enchantments Core.
Read MoreMount Pilchuck /
After photographing a wedding on Saturday, Jeff and I took off and crossed a hike off our list: Mount Pilchuck.
Read MoreMount Saint Helens 2017 /
After eyeing Mount Saint Helens for some time now, Madolyn and I snagged second-hand permits and were off for a weekday summit.
Read MoreOlympic Peninsula /
Jeff had never backpacked before and wanted to explore the Olympic Peninsula. So, one weekend, we packed our bags and headed towards the Bainbridge Ferry for a few days roaming the Olympics.
Read MoreCalifornia Roadtrippin' /
With two weeks left before I left for New Zealand, my friend Emily and I decide to take a trip to California and explore Yosemite National Park.
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