This is the story of our three day climb to the summit of Mount Baker via the Easton Glacier Route.
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Our attempt to reach Caulitz Rocks for a scramble on the south side of Mount Rainier failed due to whiteout conditions. Got to greet the marmots instead.
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Vesper Peak, one of the best hikes in the North Cascades. You are rewarded with fabulous views of some of the most spectacular peaks in Washington State.
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Mount Angeles is a signature scrambling hike offering some terrific views of the Olympic National Park, accessible from the Hurricane Ridge.
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Mount Pilchuck is one of the best day hikes in the Cascades. It’s short, offers great views, a lookout, and, in bad weather, you might even see zombies.
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Anvil Rock is a little secret 10 minute detour hiding in plain site on your way to Camp Muir, the Mount Rainier basecamp. See what you miss by not taking it.
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Here’s a better way to hike Mt Si, the most popular Seattle peak. The Old Trail is rougher and more challenging, but you get there with hardly any crowds.
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The best backpacking route in the Olympic National Park, with beautiful camps, clear lakes, high alpine, and sightings of bears in their natural habitat.
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The Enchantment’s Eightmile/Caroline zone is a perfect weekend backpacking trip, with clear lakes, mountain views, secluded camps and scrambling opportunities.
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Follow our 7-day backpacking trip through the heart of Yosemite National Park, starting from Tuolumne Meadows and ending, 50 miles later, in Yosemite Valley.
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From our experience over the years backpacking the Pacific Northwest, here's the gear and food that we carry with us in the backcountry.
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A photographer's advice and quick guide to the top 10 places you must see while visiting Death Valley National Park.
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There are few places as wild and beautiful as Toleak or Strawberry Point, to name just a few of the South Coast Wilderness Trail's highlights. This 17 mile stretch of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City, was our destination for this long weekend backpacking trip.
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The South Coast Wilderness Trail, a must-do weekend backpacking trip along 17 miles of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City.
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Camp Muir, one of the most iconic and tough trails in Washington State. Hike it to enjoy views of Mount Adams, St Helens, Hood, and Mount Rainier itself.
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Silver Peak is a great short hike that rewards you with outstanding views of the Snoqualmie Pass peaks including Mount Rainier. Go hike it in a free afternoon.
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A collection of some of my favorite landscapes from Washington State and around United States.
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