Chair Peak via the Northeast Buttress is a Grade II ice climb with water ice up to 60°.

Chair Peak via the Southeast Route is a basic alpine climb.

A bolted alpine sport climb on the east face of Chair Peak. It's 8 pitches of technical climbing 5.6-5.9 with a pitch of scrambling to the top.

A urban adventure and day hike in a local park in University Place near Tacoma.

A nice creek with rapid fire rappels located close to North Bend. This canyon is rated v3a3II at normal water levels.

A 43-acre remnant forest on the mostly steep slope separating Beacon Hill and the Rainier Valley. Cheasty Greenspace comprises a trail system, including wheelchair-accessible trails, undeveloped remnant forest, and a future mountain bike park.

An easy 3.5 mile round trip walk through a beautiful riparian zone along the Chehalis River. It is at the north end of the proposed 6-mile Chelahalis River Walk from Borst Park. It is a peaceful walk along the river as well as a great spot for birding—everything from swallows to eagles.

A Natural Area Preserve that supports high quality Sitka spruce-dominated wetlands laced with saltwater-influenced slough channels for some incredible kayaking. Walk along the Chehalis River from Preachers Slough Road to Blue Slough on a graveled railroad grade or paddle the river and slough. Look for ospreys and bald eagles.

Easy paved 45 mile out and back trail with 943 feet of elevation gain. Begins and ends at the northern terminus of Chehalis Western Trail. Turn around point will be the town of Rainier. The trail begins in rural forests, passes through the outskirts of Lacey, follows the Deschutes River, then passes through the Deschutes prairie.

A sunny and warm backpack in April and May when the Puget Sound is gloomy, this rolling 18 mile trail from Prince Creek to Stehekin delivers constantly changing views of Lake Chelan.

Hike the ridge top of the Chelan Sawtooth Mountains in north-central Washington east of Lake Chelan. The trail is 38 miles with numerous access points that can make for backpacking trip of 80 miles or more. Popular lakes are found both on the trail and nearby including Juanita, Oval, Upper Eagle, Martin, and Surprise Lakes. The best time to go is early October when the larches turn golden.

An easy 5.5 mile hike with 450 feet of elevation gain. Hike old logging roads along Cherry Creek to 25-foot Cherry Creek Falls outside of Duvall in Marckworth State Forest. Nothing super spectacular, but close to home and short, with a decent pay off. No official maps or trail signs, so print out directions and make sure you stay on route as it's easy to get lost in the web of roads and side trails.

This easy relatively flat six mile loop is on paved paths and sidewalks running through several Seattle neighborhoods surrounding Lake Union. There are several parks to explore along the way, skyline views and public art on display, and the picturesque east side of Lake Union known for houseboats, funky eateries and the last of the working docks as well as views across Lake Union.

This whitewater route on the Chewuch River near Winthrop, WA., includes two sections: 1) Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge is a class 2 to class 3 run 13 miles long and 2) Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop is about 8.4 miles long and is a class 2+ run with one class 4 rapid near the end.

The Chief Sealth Trail is paved, urban trail that follows underneath high-voltage power lines in southeast Seattle. It is about 4.5 miles long, one-way, and connects the Beacon Hill and Rainier Beach neighborhoods.

A challenging scramble covering 24 miles and 5,400 feet of elevation gain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It is often visible from I-90 looking up the Gold Creek Valley. With its length and plentiful camping along the Pacific Crest Trail, it's best done as a 2-3 day trip. Enjoy bountiful views over the Snoqualmie "Alps," amazing lake camping, and a Class 3 scramble finish.

A moderate day hike to a beautiful alpine lake located in Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness.

A challenging Grade II, 5.6 intermediate-level alpine rock climb in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. It's 16 miles round trip with 4,900 feet of elevation gain.

A moderate, 12 mile round trip day hike or snowshoe trip with 1,550 feet of elevation gain. The trail heads up on a gentle slope, following the creek through a mixture of old and new-growth forests.

Explore the high lakes and alpine basins of the Chiwaukum Range in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This is a multi-day backpack of 34 miles and 6,300 feet of elevation gain.