Climbing
Mount Garfield's West Peak via the South Face is a Grade III, 5.5 climb.
Climbing
A glacier climb on the western flank of the northern-most of the Cascade volcanoes that is just outside of Squamish in British Columbia, Canada.
Backcountry Skiing & Climbing
A glacier climb on the southern flank of the northern-most of the Cascade volcanoes that is just outside of Squamish in British Columbia, Canada. This route is also the first half of the Garibaldi Neve Traverse, the classic ski traverse in the Coast Mountains in winter and an adventurous carry-over of Mount Garibaldi in summer..
Climbing
A spectacular 8-pitch steep climb with mostly 5.7 to 5.8 difficulty. There's an "out from under a roof" section that goes at 5.10a. The short approach and great climbing make this climb a classic in the Vahalla Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Gimli is heaven in Scandinavian mythology. For rock climbers this may be one of the most beautiful places on earth!
Scrambling
A short, steep scramble near Washington Pass in the North Cascades. It's 4.5 miles and 4,100 feet of elevation gain.
Climbing
The North Ramp on Mount Harvey is a moderate alpine climb.
Scrambling
A strenuous 10 mile, 5,200 feet elevation gain scramble. The route will provide amazing views of the Sawtooth Ridge and Mount Cruiser as well as the spectacular peaks of the Olympic National Park.
Scrambling
A moderate 6 mile winter scramble with 2,100 feet of elevation gain. The route follows Bagley Lakes trail to Herman Saddle and then continues on the south ridge to the summit.
Climbing
A Basic Alpine climb in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness that takes you through the Necklace Valley.
Climbing
Snow, glacier, and ice climbing with exposure, rock fall, and avalanche potential on the Cooper Spur or North Face routes. Because of the dangers that increase as the day warms, this route is best done as a carryover up from Cloud Cap and down the south side to Timberline Lodge.
Climbing
Also known as the Palmer Glacier route, this is a Grade II, Class 3 glacier climb. Devil's Kitchen Headwall is a moderate ice climb variation.
Climbing, Scrambling & Snowshoeing
A high elevation moderate scramble and three ice climbs on Oregon's Mount Hood. Illumination Saddle is a moderate scramble, and is the jumping off point for the Leuthold Couloir, Reid Glacier Headwall, and Sandy Glacier Headwall climbing routes.
Scrambling
A classic, low elevation, and moderate Olympic Mountains scramble. It has substantial travel on a boot path and trail that is quite good followed by a brush bash along the ridge to the summit. There are some Class 3 spots along the ridge, but the exposure is moderated by the heavy forest. It's 6 miles round trip 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Scrambling
These two peaks, located on the north side of Highway 2 east of Stevens Pass, can be scrambled separately or combined. When combined, it's a scramble of 13 miles with 5,500 feet of elevation gain.
Scrambling
A challenging scramble with 5,500 feet of elevation gain. This route traverses around Lake Serene with Mount Index cliffs towering above, then ascends a steep gully through the cliffs to the summit.
Climbing
An intermediate mountaineering climb to the summit of Oregon's Mount Jefferson via the Jefferson Park Glacier with a gain of 5,897 feet. This is the second most climbed route on Mount Jefferson.
Climbing
A basic climb to the summit of Oregon's Mount Jefferson via the Whitewater Glacier.
Scrambling
A challenging and strenuous rock scramble of 23 miles with 4,900 feet of elevation gain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The peak is just east of Deadhead Lake and, though not officially named, is known by both Mount Jerry Garcia and Deadhead Peak. Camp at Waptus Lake for two nights, or just one night if your party is fast and okay with a long summit day.
Day Hiking & Backpacking
Follow a ridge that divides the Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers. Enjoy views of Jupiter, The Brothers, and Mount Constance and wildflowers in May and June. The hike all the way to Mount Jupiter is a challenging at nearly 15 miles round trip and 3,600 feet of elevation gain, but you can turn around at any point.
Scrambling
A scramble of 9 miles with 4,200 feet of gain near McClellan Butte in the Snoqualmie Pass area.