Raft on the Skyomish River near Index, Washington.

Paddle from Big Eddy to Sultain, a relaxed Class II river run. From Sultan to Monroe is a great sea kayaking or flatwater packrafting practice on a Class I river section.

Packraft on a fun and challenging river section that is suitable for paddlers with some experience on Class II whitewater.

A moderate, 9 mile round trip day hike with 2,500 feet of elevation gain. The trail goes up through forests and alpine meadows to a scenic ridge line.

A great winter playground at Stevens Pass for snowshoers, scramblers and backcountry skiers. It's a short, steep trip up the ridge to an alpine lake. From there there are may possible destinations including Heather Ridge, Sky Mountain, Tye Peak and Tye Lake.

Hike or backpack to Ned Hill, Camp Tony and/or Three Forks Camp, exploring the hills and valleys along Slab Creek and the Gary Wolf River in the Olympics' Buckhorn Wilderness. In summer enjoy rhododendron-lined trails.

A former fire lookout site, Sleeping Beauty Peak is a prominent basalt feature located 12 miles northwest of Trout Lake. It's 1.3 miles as it climbs 1,400 feet to the summit. For this effort, you'll be rewarded with views of Mount Adams, Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, and the Indian Heaven Wilderness.

The Notheast Buttress of Slesse Mountain is a Grade V, 5.10- alpine rock climb in the rugged Chilliwack region just north of the United States-Canadian border.

Sail with skipper Christine Nelson aboard her J29 "Slick" with tiller steering out of Des Moines Marina.

Sail with skipper Christine Nelson aboard her J29 "Slick" with tiller steering out of Tyee Marina.

A pleasant 6.5 mi, 3,400 feet gain, hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, to a short but fun climb. Nice views and access to a couple of lakes. Bugs! Gully leading to climb can be intimidating for some. Times: 6-7 hr trailhead to summit.

An alpine climb with both glacier and rock climbing skills (Class 3) needed. Sloan has a distinctive profile and the corkscrew is a unique feature: a good tread on a sloping shelf in the middle of large cliffs. Snow can make the approach a challenge while late season climbs may have trouble with the glacier. Times: 4-5 hr to camp, 5-6 hr to summit.

A seven pitch 5.10d alpine rock climbing route ascending the southwest face of Sloan Peak. The route follows a series of cracks, featured faces, and scrambling to the summit.

Sloan Peak's Southeast Face is a Grade II, 5.7 alpine rock climb.

Nestled in steep peaks high above Harrison Lake, this creek is special for its gorgeous views and stunning verticality, at one point dropping 400 m in height over 480 m of horizontal distance. It has waterfalls 100, 90, and 80 m tall that have been pitched out with multiple rebelays. This highly technical descent is rated v5a4 from mid-August through September. It would be a fun challenge for well-trained teams who can efficiently manage hanging rebelays and the elevated rigging and rope management challenges that come with them.

A remote basic alpine climb in the Northern Loop area of Mount Rainier National Park. It's a multi-day trip of 27 miles and 5,600 feet of elevation gain. Mountain bikes are a good option for the 5.5 miles from the end of Carbon River Road to Ipsut Creek Campground.

An easy, 4 mile snowshoe or cross country ski trip with 500 feet in elevation gain.

Snowshoe one of two loops in Mount Spokane Sate from the Kit Carson Sno-Park. The loops range from 3-6 miles and 400-1,080 feet of elevation gain. For those that want more challenge, head to the summit of Mount Kit Carson and/ Mount Spokane. Enjoy views of the Selkirk Mountains.

One of Oregon's premier rock climbing areas! It's also one of Oregon's "Seven Wonders" perfect for day hiking, photography, enjoying nature and scenic geology year-round.

Formerly the highest building west of the Mississippi, now with it's old architecture and antique furnishings, it's home to office spaces, private residents, a bar and lounge open to the public, and a viewing deck that offers panoramic views of Seattle, the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Mountains.