Sloan! 7/18 – 7/19/2020
Our first attempt never left the trailhead because of thunderstorms. Our second attempt faltered route finding on the glacier. Our … Continue reading Sloan! 7/18 – 7/19/2020
Rainier via Emmons Attempt, July 10-11, 2020
I led the team around a crevasse and then up a firm slope. For the first time, the need to … Continue reading Rainier via Emmons Attempt, July 10-11, 2020
Quick Report – Teanaway Scrambling, June 21, 2020
Scrambling, climbing, and hiking in the Teanaway are some of my favorite things. It’s warm and dry. The views are … Continue reading Quick Report – Teanaway Scrambling, June 21, 2020
Quick Report – Arrowhead – March 1, 2020
After an incredible party at a friends wedding, Melissa and I attempted to ski from the summit of Arrowhead Mountain … Continue reading Quick Report – Arrowhead – March 1, 2020
Red Rock Canyon 2019
My 93 year old grandpa lives in Scottsdale. This affords an escape from the cold of the Pacific Northwest by … Continue reading Red Rock Canyon 2019
Little Si, 10/23/2019
I didn’t think we’d find a viable route with all the rain that we’ve been having. North Bend received 6.61″ … Continue reading Little Si, 10/23/2019
Ingalls Peak East Ridge, 9/12/2019
I don’t know why I thought it would be easy. I was sitting at the crux move on the East … Continue reading Ingalls Peak East Ridge, 9/12/2019
Wallaby Peak, 9/2/2019
On the tail end of our Labor Day weekend at Washington Pass, Melissa suggested we scramble something together. She found … Continue reading Wallaby Peak, 9/2/2019
South Early Winter Spire, South Arete – 8/31/2019
I’ve wanted to climb at Washington Pass since I first learned alpine climbing was a thing. This weekend I finally … Continue reading South Early Winter Spire, South Arete – 8/31/2019
Ingalls Peak Back to Back, August 22 and 23 2019
The alpine environment of the Teanaway is one of my top 3 favorite places in the world. Mount Stuart dominates … Continue reading Ingalls Peak Back to Back, August 22 and 23 2019