Urban Adventure
Taylor's Landing is the headquarters for Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue.
Cross-country Skiing
Enjoy 15 miles of groomed classic skate nordic trails on varied terrain for easy skiing to challenging hills and turns on SE side of Mt Hood.
Day Hiking, Scrambling & Snowshoeing
A easy hike on a boot path in summer to a former fire lookout near Cle Elum. In winter there are a few good snowshoe and winter scramble trips. Enjoy views of Mount Stuart, the Enchantments, most of the higher Teanaway summits, and on a clear day Mount Rainier.
Snowshoeing
In winter, it's an easy 4.4-mile round trip snowshoe over mostly groomed trails to a rustic cabin that sleeps two and can be booked for overnight stays. Enjoy views of the Teanaway.
Scrambling
A peak off of State Route 97 accessible all winter for a moderate winter scramble.
Scrambling
Teebone Ridge via the Southwest Spur is a scramble of over 7 miles with approximately 5,500 feet of gain.
Stewardship
Tenalquot is a 125 acre preserve near the town of Rainier and is owned by The Nature Conservancy. The land became a preserve in 2006 when it was donated by the previous owner. The preserve is comprised of mostly prairie lands and some forest.
Day Hiking & Trail Running
A moderate 6.5 mile day hike with 1,300 feet of elevation gain to a beautiful waterfall in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area near North Bend.
Urban Walking
A long, narrow, thickly wooded suburban nature park in Mountlake Terrace. It's also know as Cany Cane Park and has 1.6 miles of trails.
Scrambling
Terrace Mountain is a less frequently climbed peak north of Mount Daniel in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Viewed from a certain distance it presents the appearance of a wedding cake. It's a challenging scramble, 13 miles and 3,100 feet of elevation gain.
Canyoning
A narrow and committing intermediate-level box canyon and gorge that empties into the Taylor River. The route begins with a 300-foot waterfall that drops into a narrow box canyon. Below the box canyon the creek opens up a bit, and becomes a scenic descent through a series of waterfalls. Early season, June and July, is the best time to go.
Backpacking
Considered by some as the best high altitude hike in the United States, this 36 mile strenuous backpack in Grand Teton National Park gains 7,950 feet. The trail affords spectacular views of the Teton Range, and the high Rockies.
Scrambling
9 miles with 3350' gain.
Good winter scramble due to the ability to avoid avy danger by staying in the trees until near the summit. Beautiful views, , esp of Mt Fernow.
Bikepacking
An exploration of some of the local bikepacking routes out of Nelson, British Columbia. This slam combines both the Santa Rosa Valleys and Vistas route with the Frog Peak Loop for a total of 196 miles of bikepacking fun in beautiful British Columbia.
Scrambling
Scramble to the 6,566-foot, northern-most summit on Governors Ridge in Mount Rainier National Park. It's a relatively easy scramble at ~5 miles round trip and ~3,300 feet of elevation gain. Enjoy a panoramic viewpoint from which to see Mount Rainier and many other peaks in the White River area.
Backpacking, Day Hiking & Scrambling
A vast and high plateau of stunning lakes and peaks located just north of Yellowstone National Park in southwestern Montana.
Climbing
The Brothers Traverse is Grade III, 5.4, AI2 with snow up to 70°.
Climbing & Scrambling
The Brothers is a strenuous and technically challenging scramble, with 6,200 feet of elevation gain in 17 miles. It is usually done in two days. The double peak of The Brothers in the Olympic Mountains is prominent on the western skyline from Seattle. The lower part of the trail to Lena Lake is shared with bicycles.
Backpacking & Climbing
Climb in one of the world's great alpine rock climbing areas! The Bugaboos are a British Columbia Provincial Park in Canada's Purcell Mountains. This is also a great area for a backpacking trip if you looking for a challenging trip with spectacular alpine scenery.
Climbing
Climb Mount Redoubt, Mount Spickard, Easy Mox, Hard Mox, Mount Custer, Mount Rahm, and/or other peaks in the remote Chilliwacks area of the North Cascades so near the Canadian border that you'll walk in from Canada. After a long, challenging drive and approach, tackle the alpine glacier, ice, and rock climbing routes on these mountains.