"We write a tale of adventure with our thoughts and actions every day. And it's a story that we don't get the opportunity to edit and rewrite. The first draft is the final draft. Let's write it well." – Royal Robbins
This hidden away gem in Washington State has been on my to-do list for several years, and now it's on my annual to-do list! The Scottish Lakes High Camp is on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary and the quickest access into the Scottish Lakes within the Chiwuakum Mountain range area. The winter trails range from flat …
This course really helped fill in some of the gaps from my AIRE 1 course. Adding an emphasis on technique and learning how to become more efficient with my uphill travel along with picking better routes. Our instructor Solveig was extremely helpful answering questions about ascent routes, avalanche observations, and in general was an awesome guide to be leading our …
With a fresh blanket of snow Sunday night, and a midweek day off of work to tour. Brenan and I decided on an easy tour around Yodelin for the day to get time on our skins, and check out the old decommissioned ski resort (circa mid 1970's). Usually on weekends this is an overused madhouse for …
I couldn't find anyone to commit to go skinning, along with Lyss's pressure canning meats workshop got canceled, so a change of plans and off to the hills we went! Figured a day of lift skiing to get her more time on her skis would be beneficial for her, and more time back on my board would be good …
Adventures Through The Looking Glass 