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Trilogy on Mt. Rainier
In anticipation of a for-realsies attempt on Mt. Rainier in a few weeks, here are some photos from 3 trips I've taken up there this year already. One could call them "training trips" but frankly the weather was nice and I had some spare time on my hands,...
Slot Canyons & Hot Springs – Vegas Style
In March I enjoyed a fantastic 10-day trip to Red Rocks Canyon outside of Las Vegas. I've never been to either Red Rocks or Vegas, so when the crew was heading down to climb, I jumped on the opportunity for some sunshine! And while I'm pretty sure I could live my...
Fun Employment!!!!
Looks like my summer vacation is coming to an end! I am very excited and happy to announce that I just accepted a role as the Marketing & Membership Manager for The Mountaineers!A 100 year old non-profit providing outdoor education and conservation for the Pacific...
How To Have A Kickass Birthday
Start with an obnoxious birthday countdown. Yes, it will be annoying, but you don't care, because honey badger don't give a f***. I recommend a monthly countdown, with a bigger deal made for the quarter, HALF, and three-quarter birthdays.About a month before your...
Shuksan Attempt – Avalanche Report
Last Friday my buddy Imran wanted to attempt Shuksan, a major objective near Mt. Baker.Being excellent planners, Imran called me at 10pm and we decided to go for it, leaving Seattle at 4am the next morning. He also convinced his friend Alexis to join us. Apparently...
I Came By It Honestly
While in Montana my sisters and I were discussing our hair cowlicks (because that makes perfect sense) and discovered that we ALL have a flat spot on the back of our heads. And not like, you know, a run of the mill, barely noticeable, everybody-has-one...
More Mileage
It seems like only yesterday that Layla, my beloved Jetta, and I celebrated our 100,000th mile together! We've been through mostly ups (and some downs) since then, and on a recent trek to Jackson Hole we celebrated another anniversary - straight ONES...
Take an Avalanche Safety Class!
I am lucky. I am lucky to live in a fantastic place that affords me lots of skiing and mountain access. I am lucky that I have fantastic friends who practice safe skiing and climbing techniques. I am lucky these friends have generiously passed on their knowledge and...
Lake Sammamish Half!
Running is strangely addicting. Well, it's not strange per say, it's an explained phenomenon called Runners High wherein the runner (or person doing any sort of strenuous exercise) experiences a flood of endorphins to the brain. The body's...
