Stevens to Smithbrook Traverse
Some issues are always spotted with clouds. A view of Stevens Pass from the Dementia Tour.
The discussion has me uttering blasphemy, “At the end of life, we often treat pets better than people.”
It ha... Read More...
Black Peak & Corteo Peak
Black Peak (8970’) and Corteo Peak (8080’+)
by Jim Brisbine
August 4-7, 2017
For our 15th annual Mid-Summer Climbing Trip I teamed up with Jon, Todd, Eric, and Adam for a bid on Black Peak and Corteo Peak ne... Read More...
Awe
by Andy Dappen
A recent article in Parade Magazine discussed the power of awe in buoying happiness, healing psychological issues, and maintaining health. Some interesting quotes from the article:
Awe is t... Read More...
Big Snow
by Tom Janisch
“Big Snow is well named, for its expansive, rounded summit area and gentle northern slopes keep a white cover much of the summer…It is an excellent ski tour from Lake Dorothy. The summit... Read More...
Prusik Peak in One Day
South Side of Prusik Peak - Photo by Marc Dilley.
by Bill Wicheta
Making comparisons can be risky. On Saturday, August 6, Kyle Flick was planning to get up at 1 a.m.to do the complete North Ridge o... Read More...
Trail Culture
This is the third installment of Hannah Kiser and Chelan Pauly’s epic journey of their planned 2,660 mile trek to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail. To see the first installment click here or to see the secon... Read More...
Cashmere, Caroline and Cannonballs
Cashmere, Caroline and Cannonballs
by Mark Shaffer
With snow in the forecast for the high country, I knew that I would have to escape to the mountains very soon if I wanted to have a dry, fair-weather alpine hi... Read More...
Flexibility
Flexibility
by Andy Dappen
"What are you thinking about for the weekend?" It's a question my wife frequently asks early in the week.
"I was thinking about skiing Rock Mountain one day, and doing s... Read More...
Miller Peak via County Line
ATTRACTIONS. Interesting route finding, nice winter atmosphere, good escape from motorized vehicles, beautiful scenery. Good overnight trip or long day trip.
ACTIVITIES. Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. T... Read More...
The Paleozoics and Cenozoic of Silver Star
The Paleozoics and Cenozoic of Silver Star
by Andy Dappen
We’re mainly a gray brigade of ski tourers who have assembled to ski Silver Star Mountain. At age 70, Chester Marler is our senior advisor, but to prov... Read More...