Alpine Scrambling
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McClellan Butte
Take a steep hike, followed by a short scramble, up this odd shaped butte for 360 degree views of the I-90 corridor and beyond. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: September 9, 2021 |
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Putrid Pete's Peak (P3)
A lesser trafficked I-90 peak that delivers plenty of cardio, roots, and rocks, plus easy class two scrambling to reach the summit. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: August 28, 2021 |
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On the Rocks at Spray Park
On the Rocks...Bourbon, Tequila, Scotch, and Gin...Oops, not that kind of "on the rocks". I was so impressed by the variety of rocks that I saw at Spray Park, in Mount Rainier National Park, that I decided to make an entire post to share images of the most interesting varieties. Type: Blog Story Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Rainier National Park (WA) Date: August 21, 2021 |
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Spray Park
Spend a day off the beaten path, in your own little slice of alpine paradise, to explore meadows, lingering snowfields, and every type of rock imaginable. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Rainier National Park (WA) Day: August 21, 2021 |
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Mount Adams
Scramble 14 miles and 6,600 feet of elevation gain to/from the summit of Mount Adams, a Cascade volcano and second highest peak (12,281) in WA. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest (WA) Date: August 13-14, 2021 |
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Camp Muir
Hike/Scramble 4 miles and 4,680 feet of elevation up the Muir snowfield to Camp Muir (10,100 feet), the highest accessible, non-technical point on Tahoma. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Rainier National Park (WA) Date: August 8, 2021 |
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The Teanaway Scrambling Highlights
Teanaway is a scrambler's playground of in your face views, accessible peaks and ridgelines, and tons of possibilities to explore. Check out the highlights from my four summits in 24 hours - each with a selfie, a landscape photo, and a 360 degree video of the view! Type: Blog Story Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA) Date: July 17-18, 2021 |
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Teanaway 4 Peak Scramble
Head to Teanaway for in your face views, accessible peaks and ridgelines, and plenty of on trail and off trail route options to explore. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA) Date: July 17-18, 2021 |
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Silver Peak
Scrambling up the north basin of Silver Peak will test all your snow and rock travel skills, but the scenic, 360 degree views from the top are well worth it! Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA) Date: June 26, 2021 |
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Snoqualmie Mountain
Up for a short, but very steep snow scramble? This one yields great views of the Cascade Range, Snoqualmie Pass, and Mount Rainier on the horizon. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: May 5, 2021 |
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Mount St. Helens: Summer vs. Winter Route Comparison
Within 8 months apart I climbed Mount St. Helens via the summer rock scrambling route and via the winter snow scrambling route. Check out this side by side comparison of my two summit climbs to see drastically different conditions/experiences on the same mountain! Type: Blog Story Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (WA) Date: May 3, 2021 |
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Mount St. Helens (Winter Route)
Scramble 5 miles and 5,600 feet of elevation gain up the snow covered Worm Flows winter route to the Mount St. Helens crater rim. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (WA) Date: May 1, 2021 |
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Mount Ellinor
Summit Mount Ellinor, on the Olympic Peninsula, for excellent views of the Olympic range, four volcanoes on the horizon, and a fun glissade! Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Olympic National Forest (WA) Date: April 29, 2021 |
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Alpine Scrambling in Paradise
Make a weekend out of scrambling in Paradise. Literally. Well, something close to it in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Rainier National Park (WA) Date: April 17-18, 2021 |
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Mount Washington (Cascades)
Take a snowy, spring conditioning hike up Mount Washington, in the Snoqualmie region, for great views of the Cascades and the Seattle watershed. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: April 11, 2021 |
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Mount St. Helens (Summer Route)
Hike and rock scramble 5 miles with 4,500+ feet of elevation gain through forest, rock fields, and ash to the Mount St. Helens crater rim. Type: Trip Report Category: Alpine Scrambling Location: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (WA) Date: September 22, 2020 |