Climb Outer Space (5.9), Orbit (5.8+) or White Slabs (5.7) on the popular Snow Creek Wall in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near Leavenworth.

A strenuous 13 mile round trip hike with 4,220 feet of elevation gain into The Enchantments to visit Snow Lakes and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Savor the views of The Temple to the north, McClellan Peak to the south and the faint smell of mosquito repellant.

An area nearly encircled by Cowiche Mill Road with a network of just over 20 miles of trails built, maintained and owned by the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy. Combine trails to make an out-and-back or loop of you choosing in a beautiful setting with potential for viewing wildlife and flowers in the right season.

A 6.4-mile hikes with 1,275 feet of elevation gain across rolling terrain brings you to a unique cabin in eastern Washington.

A steep and strenuous approach leads to exposed 3rd class scrambling to the summit. The scenery and views from camp to summit are usually described as "SPECTACULAR". Good scramble skills required. Many reports of bugs. Times: 4-6 hr trailhead to camp, 4-6 hr camp to summit.

Many believe that the Goat Rocks Wilderness is one of the top prizes of the Washington Cascades. It certainly is a view extravaganza. Hike out-and-back, hike a loop, or scramble Old Snowy Mountain or Ives Peak in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Trips ranging from 8-16 miles and to Snowgrass Flat, Goat Lake, and Hawkeye Point are all challenging hikes that reward with wildflowers and views.

Snowking Mountain is a strenuous, 12 mile backcountry ski tour with 5,000 feet in elevation gain. The trail follows a ridge up to the peak. There is high avalanche potential.

A great early season snow scramble. With 12 miles of travel and 6,800 feet of elevation gain, this is a long and challenging scramble.

Hike 10 miles and 2,400 feet of elevation gain on the Pacific Crest Trail to visit an abandoned fire lookout site south of Stampede Pass.

Twelve miles of trails the loop through mature forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitat in this King County Park. Good for hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians of all skill levels. The trails are accessible year round and allow dogs.

Soda Springs is a 20-site rustic car campground on the banks of the Bumping River, ideal for group tent camping.

This urban trail is and 1.1 mile one way with no elevation gain. It extends from Royal Brougham to South Forest Street on the east side of the Seattle's SODO rail and bus route. There are murals painted by international artists exploring the theme of movement and progress along the path.

Located along the Sol Duc River, the Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort Campground is on the "edge of the backcountry in the heart of the Olympic National Park" with hot spring pools and access to many hiking trails.

An easy, 5.3 mile hike with 400 ft in elevation gain. This hike features beautiful forest, hot springs, a campground, a shelter and the thundering Sol Duc Falls.

A Grade III, 5.6, 9-pitch rock climb in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vega, Nevada. It's one of the best moderate rock climbs in he country.

Sail with Skipper Dale Cooper on his Beneteau 411 "Solleone" out of Everett Marina, South Basin, Slip A-15.

Also known as "Fish Eagle Peak," Solomon is a quiet peak up the Salmon La Sac road with great vistas to the east and west ends of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. The South Scatter Creek trail gets few visitors because there are no easy destinations, but Solomon is a moderate and worthy scramble.

Songbird Peak is also know as MMM and Midmountain Mountain. It an easy to moderate scramble from Change Creek which is a good hike on its own with views from Hall Point. A short rock scramble at the top gives good views of Mount Teneriffe and Green Mountain to the west, Mailbox Peak to the north and Snoqualmie Pass to the east. Easter Island, Machu Picchu, and Greenway Mountains are all good destinations on their own or combined with any of the other peaks.

Soos Creek Trail to Lake Meridian Park

Scramble to Point 5273 as it is labelled int he Green Trails and USGS maps and visit seldom-seen alpine lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Do this in winter to avoid the brush after the snow melts.