A 10,000 foot glacier climb on the slightly less popular east side of Mount Rainier (originally known as Tahoma). The hike to camp passes through Glacier Basin, site of mining activity up through the 1930's. The route, including the climb up the Inter Glacier, can get icy by late July, increasing the difficulty.

A Grade II climb featuring glacier travel on 30°-45° snow and ice slopes. Climb Fuhrer Finger or Fuhrer Thumb, a narrow couloir to the west of the finger.

Often called "Gib Ledges," this route on Mount Rainier is Grade II with 35-50° snow and ice.

A strenuous backcountry ski on the Ingraham Glacier or a moderately difficult climbing route to the summit route that is typically reserved for early spring ascents. It requires moderate to intermediate glacier travel experience. From Camp Muir the route ascends the lower Cowlitz Glacier to Cathedral Gap, through Ingraham Flats, ascends the Ingraham Glacier, merges with the Dissapointment Cleaver route, and continues to the southeast rim of the summit crater.

Mount Rainier via the Kautz Glacier is a Grade II ice climb.

A classic Grade V climb on snow and ice up to 50° on the glaciers of Mount Rainier's north side. This climb is best done in May through early July.

A classic 11,000+ foot technical climb on the north side of Mount Rainier up the Ptarmigan Ridge with a beautiful approach from the west via Mowich Lake or from the east via the White River Campground. The route includes spectacular glacier climbing on steep mixed snow, rock, and ice with a short rock pitch at over 12,000 ft.

A remote climb on the southwest slope of Mount Rainier with intimate views of the South Tahoma and Kautz Glaciers. With no well defined destination, an elevation of around 8,000 ft on the cleaver is a convenient scramble trip end point. Climbers continue up Success Cleaver, over to Kautz Cleaver and on to the summit.

A long and strenuous ridge climb of moderate technical difficulty depending on conditions. The route separates the upper Mowich Face and Sunset Amphitheater and meanders through a series of steep gullies and snowfields.

Mount Rainier via the Tahoma Glacier is Grade III with glacier travel on 30-45° slopes.

Mount Rexford via the West Ridge is Grade II with some 5th class rock.

A challenging scramble near Snoqualmie Pass whether its just Mount Roosevelt or Roosevelt & Kaleetan. It's 12 to 14 miles and 3,500 to 5,200 feet of elevation gain. Together with a short car shuttle, delivers "two peaks for the "price of one."

Mount Rose is a strenuous, 6.4 mile round-trip day hike with 3,500 ft in elevation gain. The trail switchbacks up through old-growth forests to a beautiful view point.

A strenuous but not very technical scramble to an over 8,500 ft peak, with 4,500 ft of elevation gain and snow late into the season. This peak has in-your-face views of glaciers, Little Tahoma and Mt Rainier, and often extensive glissading opportunities.

A 6 mile day hike, snowshoe, or backcountry ski trip along an easy ridge with 1,200 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy the views of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, wildflowers in summer, and berries in the fall.

A moderate three-day scrambling trip in the Olympics. Start at Whiskey Bend, cross the Elwah River, and then head to Dodger Point. From Dodger Point, it is a five hour scramble to the summit of Mount Scott. On a clear day, enjoy views of most of the eastern Olympics from the summit.

A Grade II, Class 3 snow climb on one of California's Cascade volcanoes. This is also a good back country ski trip.

A strenuous 16-mile, 7,800-foot scramble up the southeast side of Mount Shasta to its 14,179-foot summit. Located in northern California, Mount Shasta is one of the southernmost Cascade volcanoes and one of the highest. The Clear Creek route is non-technical—a snow scramble in early spring to mid summer, and a scree to Class 3 rock scramble in late summer. It is considered one of the prettiest routes on Mount Shasta, with dramatic early morning sunrises, meadows, red rock, and views of Mud Creek Canyon.

A Class 3-4 glacier climb on Mount Shasta's northeast ridge.

Alpine rock alternative summit route with pitches ranging from 5.3 - 5.7, with intermittent 5th class scrambling. Accessible from both the Sulphide and Fisher Chimneys routes, this route ascends the prominent ridge to the SE and descends the established gulley.