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.

A mixed glacier and 4th class rock climb/scramble, a bit more challenging than the Sulphide Glacier route, and joining the Sulphide route on the summit pyramid. This route is the one most often seen on photographs of Lake Ann and Shuksan. Rockfall is a concern in the chimneys. Times: 2-3 hr trailhead to camp, 7-8 hr camp to summit.

Mount Shuksan via the North Face is a Grade II-III ice climb.

A 7 mile forest approach to a gentle glacier climb in the North Cascades that ends with a 500 feet snow (early season) or rock scramble up the summit pyramid. Impressive views of Mount Baker and the North Cascade peaks. If the summit rock is icy, evaluate carefully and perhaps forgo summit. Times: 5-6 hr hike to camp, and 5-6 hr from camp to summit.

A moderate/strenuous 8-mile round trip day hike with 3,200 feet of elevation gain. This is a popular trail in the foothills that offers a good workout and views of Puget Sound and the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Variations include the Talus Loop, "Double Si" or "Si, Si Again" conditioner, Blowdown Mountain, Crater Lake Mountain, and Dixie Peak.

A strenuous, 7 mile hike with 3,300 ft in elevation gain. The trail features part of the Boulder Garden Loop, a steep old trail for a good workout and views of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley and Puget Sound. At the top consider an excursion to Blowdown Mountain, Crater Lake Mountain, or Dixie Peak.

A strenuous and technical scramble of 12 miles and 5,000 feet of elevation gain off of the Hamma Hamma Road in the Olympics.

A network of almost 37 miles (60 km) of nordic ski trails ranging from easy to difficult near Mount Spokane.

This loop connects mountain bike trails that feature diverse terrain on the east side of Mount St. Helens. Riders can choose among varied routes using the Ape Canyon, Plains of Abraham, Smith Creek, and Lewis River trails.

Mount Saint Helens via Monitor Ridge is a scramble of 9 miles with 4,700 feet of gain.

A scramble of 12 miles with 5,700 feet of gain and the preferred winter route.

Mount Steel & Mount Hopper is a scramble of 32 miles with 4,400 feet of gain.

A challenging scramble of 13 miles and 3,500 feet of elevation gain in the Wild Sky Wilderness near Sultan.