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A quest to visit high points!

Day Hiking Mount Whitney

Disappointment over my failed JMT attempt was replaced by excitement when I somehow lucked into Whitney day hike permits AND clearing smoke conditions. Standing on top of the Whitney summit at 14,505' with my dad and stepmom right next to me was proof that life rarely unfolds exactly as planned.

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Rampart Ridge: Rainy, Soggy, Snowy *#!$#^ Hike

Not to be deterred by one of the worst September storms Seattle has ever seen, I packed my rain gear and met up with my crazy friend Annette to bag a peak on Sunday. Sounds like a perfect outdoor hiking weekend, right?

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Hiking Beehive Basin—With a Surprise

A spectacularly beautiful hike through Beehive Basin in Big Sky, Montana, named one of the top 10 hikes in the country. As a solo hiker I had bears on my mind and got a surprise I didn't count on...

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Middle Tiffany and Rock Mountain

Middle Tiffany (7,967') and Rock Mountain (7,971') in North Central Washington are on the State's top 200 most prominent peak list AND offer a spectacular summer wildflower show.

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Hex Mountain

A plan B hike through the fog to Hex Mountain after a whole lot of fail trying to find another trailhead. It turned into a suprisingly beautiful outing!

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Ramsey Peak

While I might not recommend the awful gauntlet of a deadfall route required to get to Ramsey's summit, exploring the Methow Wildlife Area is always a quiet, beautiful experience.

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The Kamikazee Trail to Mt Teneriffe

One of these days I'm convinced I'll go on a hike with easy trails and warming huts with coffee. This was not one of those days.

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Fawn Peak

Relatively unknown Fawn Peak in Mazama is a gem of a peakbagging destination. One of the the 200 most prominent mountains in Washington, Fawn provides an enjoyable, open, ridge line traverse, plenty of spring flowers, and a broad summit with stunning 360 views.

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Checking the Mail and Getting Dirty on Mailbox and Dirtybox

After 12 years I finally checked the mail again, successfully scrambled to Dirtybox AND narrowly avoided a lightning storm on the summit, I'd say that's a win!

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Clark Peak

Clark Peak (7,890') just south of Tiffany Mountain in the Tiffany Highlands has an incredibly steep north face and makes a great peakbagging destination, especially during the summer wildflower show.

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Navajo Peak

After a rainy and cold ascent of Navajo Peak in the Teanaway we were treated to clearing weather and lovely views! There be snow in the mountains!

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The Mt Clifty Adventure

My friend Annette and I have a track record of adventurous outings that never end up ordinary. With our crazy 3 dogs in tow we set out for Mt. Clifty, deep in the Cle Elum Ranger District to bag a peak for Sahaptin Outfitter's "Summit the District" contest. We had no idea it would turn into a 20-mile, all day outing!

Cooper Mountain Lookout Site

Driveway Butte

Visiting the Yakama Reservation Fire Lookouts

An Inside Look at King County Search and Rescue

Goldmyer Hot Springs and Forces of Nature

Musings of a Serial Soloist

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Day Hiking Mount Whitney

Rampart Ridge: Rainy, Soggy, Snowy *#!$#^ Hike

Hiking Beehive Basin—With a Surprise

Middle Tiffany and Rock Mountain

Hex Mountain

Ramsey Peak

The Kamikazee Trail to Mt Teneriffe

Fawn Peak

Checking the Mail and Getting Dirty on Mailbox and Dirtybox

Clark Peak

Navajo Peak

The Mt Clifty Adventure

Washington State Hot Springs

Roadtripping Oregon: 4 days of bliss!

Goats Rocks Loop: Goat Ridge and Hawkeye Point Lookout Sites

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

Backpacking the White Pass/Pilot Ridge Loop in the Glacier Peak Wilderness

Hiking Beehive Basin—With a Surprise