Experience

• Mt. Si Trail Run | December 17th, 2023

  • • Length: 7.82 miles

    • Gain: 3,159 ft

    • Notes:

      • Our time was 2 hours and 9 minutes roundtrip! So fun.

• Humpback Rocks Hiking Trip | November 19th, 2023

  • • Length: 2.64 miles

    • Gain: 978 ft

    • Notes:

      • Fun hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia over Thanksgiving. 

• Bend Mountain Biking Trip | October 14th, 2023

  • • Length: 24 miles

    • Gain: 1,506 ft

    • Notes:

      • Okay ready to get my own bike. 

• Bend Mountain Biking Trip | October 13th, 2023

  • • Length: 15.74 miles

    • Gain: 1,309 ft

    • Notes:

      • So fun!

• The Tooth | October 8th, 2023

  • • Via the South Face (5.4)

    • Length: ~7 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,671 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,604 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Assisted as a climb leader for a Mountaineers graduation climb. Led the entire thing. Super fun climb as always. 

• Mt. Triumph Attempt | September 30th - October 1st, 2023

  • • Length: ~16.5 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,278 ft

    • Highest Point: n/a

    • Notes:

      • A little bit of a hail Mary for a last alpine climb this season. Unfortunately we got shut down by wet slabby conditions that made climbing too risky. Still a gorgeous climb with incredible views. Can't wait to attempt again. 

• Vesper via True Grit | September 17th, 2023

  • • Length: 7.512 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,347 ft

    • Highest Point:  6,214 ft

    • Notes:

      • Third time summiting Vesper.

      • Swapped leads with Jessica!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PtL65Sj8ra3SqGTB7

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/tE9KA3WgdDb

• McClellan Butte | September 16th, 2023

  • • Length: 10.55 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,783 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,162 ft

    • Notes:

      • Fun hike with Shannyn!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xztmTF19fjD8kP1q7

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/XE6u2vQgdDb

• Squamish Climbing Trip | September 1st - September 8th

  • • Focused on trad climbing. Super fun week with around 40 pitches of climbing total.

    • Climbed the following top 100 climbs (according to Squamish Select Guidebook): 

      • Slot Machine  (5.9), Trad • 2 pitches

      • Mosquito (5.8), Trad

      • Phlegmish Dance (5.8), Trad

      • Neat and Cool (5.10A) , Trad

      • Octopus Garden in the Shade (5.8) , Trad

      • First Class (5.9), Trad

      • Quarryman (5.8), Trad

      • The Zip (5.10A), Trad

        • First Squamish 5.10 lead!

      • Popeye and the Raven (5.10C), Mixed 

• Index Cragging | August 23rd, 2023

  • • Lead the following climbs:

      • Corner Flash - 5.7

      • Toxic Shock - 5.9

      • Plum Pudding - 5.9

    • Top-roped Special K - 5.8+

    • Such a phenominal day!!!

• Mt. Forbidden Alpine Climbing Trip | July 30th - August 1st

  • • Length: ~6 miles

    • Gain: 5,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 8,815 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Summited on July 31st. Swapped leads with Josh. Great day!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZSDYZbBouXDKdRQ49

• Shi Shi Backpacking Trip | July 15th - July 16th

  • • Length: 10 miles

    • Gain: ~679 ft

    • Notes: Ana's first backpacking trip!

• Enchantments Climbing Trip | June 29th - July 4th

  • • Day 1 -June 29th

      • Hike up to camp near Sprite Lake

    • Day 2 -June 30th

      • Climbed Prusik Peak via the West Ridge (5.7).

    • Day 3 -July 1st

      • Scrambled up Cannon and Enchantment peaks.

    • Day 4 -July 2nd

      • Climbed Mt. Temple (5.6).

    • Day 5 -July 3rd

      • Scrambled up McClellan Peak.

    • Day 6 -July 4th

      • Descended via Aasgard Pass

    • Notes:

      • Great six day trip with three awesome climbing partners (Claire, Jessica, and Rob). 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2nu46pJvvNujud7z6

• Interglacier Ski Tour | June 25th, 2023

  • • Length: 10.35 miles

    • Gain: 3,934 ft

    • Notes: Last ski sesh of the season. 

• Lake 22 Hike | June 24th, 2023

  • • Length: ~6.61 miles

    • Gain: ~1500 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Ana's (younger sister) first big hike. 

      • Hike up to Lake 22 and went around the entire lake. So pretty!

• Mt. Baker Ski Tour | May 29th, 2023

  • • Length: 14.53 miles

    • Gain: 7,569 ft

    • Highest Point: 10,786 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Single day ascent of Mt. Baker via the Squak Glacier. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iXwnfYhWnCLnqiUF9

• Red Rocks Climbing Trip | April 19th - April 23rd

  • • Focused on multi-pitch and trad with the Mountaineers. 

    • Day 1 - April 19th

      • Flew in and got settled.

    • Day 2 - April 20th

      • Geronimo (5.6, II, 570 feet)

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 5

        • Notes:

          • Team of two. Swapped pitches with Loni.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.6 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.6 (Loni)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.5 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.6 (Loni)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.6 (Denise)

          • Super fun route and a great way to start my Red Rocks trip.

    • Day 3 - April  21st

      • Johnny Vegas (5.7, II, 630 feet)

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 5

        • Notes:

          • Team of three. Swapped pitches with Josh.

    • Day 4 - April 22nd

      • Purblind Pillar (5.8, III, 900 feet)

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 6

        • Notes:

          • Team of three. Swapped pitches with Josh.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7 (Josh)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7 (Josh)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.8 (Josh)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.7 (Denise)

          • Great finale to the trip!

    • Notes:

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dQZ1mW5D7VvKWxn56

• Alpental Ski Tour | March 19th, 2023

  • • Length: 6.92 miles

    • Gain: 2,900 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,912 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Found decent snow to the Southeast of Snow Lake on Northwest facing aspects which was awesome! Lots of pinwheels everywhere though which was an indication of potential wetloose avy conditions. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HoYCyBYChynS7xXv6

• Pickhandle Basin Ski Tour | March 18th, 2023

  • • Length: 5.57 miles

    • Gain: 2,671 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,256 ft

    • Notes: Found decent snow in shaded North facing aspects on a sunny bluebird day near Crystal.

• Alpental Ski Tour | March 11th, 2023

  • • Length: 6.2 miles

    • Gain: 2,398 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,831 ft

    • Notes: Fun day!

• Beartrap Aspens Ski Tour | March 4th, 2023

  • • Length: ~2 miles

    • Gain: 1,591 ft

    • Highest Point: 9,262 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Utah backcountry tour with Felicia. Fun day!

• Silver Basin Ski Tour | February 26th, 2023

  • • Length: ~5 miles

    • Gain: 2,641 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,209 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun day in Crystal. Great powder!

• Todd Ridge Ski Tour | January 15th, 2023

  • • Length: 7.87 miles

    • Gain: 2,201 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,914 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun day near Mt. Bachelor. 

• Alpental Ski Tour | December 17th, 2023

  • • Length: 7.16 miles

    • Gain: 3,212 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,514 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Epic day in the Alpental backcountry.

      • Did some steep skiing along with a tiny jump into the Sunshine Couloir. 

• Ingalls Peak Climbing Trip | September 2nd, 2022

  • • Route: South Ridge, 5.4

    • Length: ~12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,000 ft+

    • Notes:

      • Helped a friend lead her first alpine pitch! Super fun day. 

• Goat Rocks Backpacking Trip | August 27th - August 28th, 2022

• • • Distance: ~ 18 miles

    • Elevation Gain: ~4600 ft

    • Notes:

      • Super fun backpacking trip with two friends.

• South Early Winters Spire Alpine Rock Trip | August 6th, 2022

  • • Route: Southwest Rib, 5.8

    • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,807 ft

    • Notes:

      • Two person team swapping leads and having loads of fun!

      • I led the 2nd (The Wavy Crack), 4th, 5th (Nervous Nelly), and 7th pitches.

      • We simuled the remaining 3 pitches to reach the summit. 

• Squamish Rock Climbing Trip | July 31st - August 2nd, 2020

  • Another weekend in Squamish! Met up with Loni and a couple Mountaineer friends to climb more classic routes. 

    • Day 1 - July 31st

      • Diedre - 5.8

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 6

        • Notes:

          • I was in a two person team. We took turns leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.6 (Albert)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.8 (Albert)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 6 - 5.7 (Albert)

          • Super fun climb with some runouts on pitches 1, 2, and 5. Happy to jump on this classic!

    • Day 2 - August 1st

      • Didn't get to do so much due to heavy crowds. It was a Canadian holiday so we stuck to single pitch. Climbed the following:

        • Led: 

          • Snuggle - 5.6

          • Definitely Not The Dawn Wall - 5.6

    • Day 3 - August 2nd

      • Spirit of Squamish - 5.8

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 8

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. We took turns leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7 (Albert)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.6 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Albert)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 6 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 7 - 5.7 (Albert)

            • Pitch 8 - 5.6 (Albert)

          • Probably my favorite climb in Squamish to date. The crowds were kinda nuts but totally worth the wait. I linked pitches 2 and 3 and 5 and 6. Pitch 5 was my absolute favorite. The cracks were great and the waterfall was stunning. 10/10 would absolutely do again!

• Squamish Rock Climbing Trip | July 22nd - July 24th, 2020

  • Drove up with Claire to meet up with Kelsey and Amine for some rock climbing! Super fun weekend.

    • Day 1 - July 22nd

      • Did some single pitch climbs to get use to the rock. Climbed the following: 

        • Led:

          • Cat Crack - 5.7

          • Mouse Trap - 5.7

          • Jugs, Not Drugs - 5.8

        • Top roped: 

          • Flying Circus - 5.10a

    • Day 2 - July 23rd

      • Long Time No See - 5.9

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 9

        • Notes:

          • I was in a two person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.9 (Amine)

            • Pitch 2 -  5.9 (Amine)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.4 (Amine)

            • Pitch 6 - 5.7 (Amine)

            • Pitch 7 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 8 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 9 - 5.8 (Amine)

          • The first two pitches were tough but overall a super fun route!

    • Day 3 - July 24th

      • Skywalker - 5.8

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 5

        • Notes:

          • I was in a two person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.6 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.5 (Denise)

          • So much fun! Totally get why this is a classic.

• Eldorado and Dorado Needle Mountaineering Trip | July 8th - 9th 2022

  • • Length: 18 miles

    • Gain: 8,661 ft

    • Highest Point: 

      • Eldorado: 8,868 ft

      • Dorado Needle: 8,440 ft

    • Notes:

      • Eldorado was beautiful as always.

      • Dorado Needle was super cool!

      • Ascended Dorado Needle via the NE Ridge (5.4)

    • Photo Album

    • Trip Report

    • WTA Report

• Olympus Mountaineering Trip | July 2nd - 4th, 2022

  • • Length: 44 miles

    • Gain: 7,387 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,979 ft

    • Notes:

      • Such a slog!

      • Olympus was gorgeous and we reached the summit via the North face (5.4).

    • Photo Album

    • Trip Report

    • WTA Report

• Navaho Hiking Trip | June 26th, 2022

  • • Length: 13.7 miles

    • Gain: 4,223 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,223 ft

    • Notes:

      • Lovely day hike in the Teanaway.

      • Great views of the Enchantments, Rainier, Adams, and Stewart.

    • Photo Album

    • Trip Report

    • WTA Report

• Wy'est Ski Tour | June 20th, 2022

  • • Length: 6.4 miles

    • Gain: 5,249 ft

    • Highest Point: 11,249 ft

    • Notes:

      • Epic day! 

      • We reached the summit via the Pearly Gates and descended via the Old Chute.

      • Awesome corn conditions from the top of Hogsback. 

    • Photo Album

    • Trip Report

• Tumalo Ski Tour | May 31st, 2022

  • • Length: 4.63 miles

    • Gain: 1,410ft

    • Highest Point: 7,775ft

    • Notes:

      • Super nice and chill ski tour outside of Bend. Nice to be on skis again!

• Paradise Ski Tour | May 22nd, 2022

  • • Length: 7 miles

    • Gain: 2,693 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,479ft

    • Notes:

      • Super chill ski tour with great conditions. 

• Pineapple Pass Ski Tour | May 6th, 2022

  • • Length: 5.41 miles

    • Gain: 2,311 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,253ft

    • Notes:

      • Super chill ski tour with great conditions. 

• Red Rocks Climbing Trip | March 26th - April 1st, 2022

  • A week at Red Rocks.

    • Day 1: March 26th

      • Single pitch day to warm up on the sand stone. Led the following climbs:

        • Girls and Buoys - 5.5

        • Doobie Dance - 5.6

        • Romper Room - 5.7

    • Day 2: March 27th

      • Olive Oil - 5.7

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 5

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. I ended up leading a majority of the climb.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7R (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.6 (Jeremy)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.7 (Denise)

          • Felt really great on this climb.

    • Day 3: March 28th

      • Single pitch day to cool off from the day before. Can't recall what I did though :(

    • Day 4: March 29th

      • Rained the night before, rest day.

    • Day 5: March 30th

      • The worst day ever. 

    • Day 6: March 31st

      • Led the following:

        • Fender Bender - Trad - 5.6

        • Man's Best Friend - Sport - 2 pitches - 5.7

      • Top roped The Fox - 5.10d

    • Day 7: April 1st

      • Triassic Sands - 5.10

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 3

        • Notes:

          • Make up day for the worst day ever. We were a team of three.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.10 (Amine)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.8 (Denise)

          • Really loved doing this climb. Longest sustained 5.8 lead to date! 

• Loowit Ski Tour | March 6th, 2022

  • • Length: 10 miles

    • Gain: 4,286ft

    • Highest Point: 6,868ft

    • Notes:

      • Didn't summit Loowit as snow conditions near the summit were bad for skiing. We both had already summited and skied Loowit in the past so it wasn't really important for us. 

      • Super fun day regardless and we found good corn snow!

• Holy Diver Ski Tour | February 26th, 2022

  • • Length: ~11 miles

    • Gain: ~5,000ft

    • Highest Point: 5,637ft

    • Notes:

      • Another amazing ski tour with Jeni and Rachel in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness! Skied the Holy Diver Couloir and made it back to the car before the next snow storm. 

    • Photo Album

    • Trip Report 

• East Peak and Cement Basin Ski Tour | February 18th, 2022

  • • Length: ~5 miles

    • Gain: ~2,700ft

    • Highest Point: 6,683ft

    • Notes:

      • Crystal was pretty patchy but we managed to get three good runs down Cement Basin with some untouched powder and clean corn snow. 

• Lichtenberg Mountain Ski Tour | February 12th, 2022

  • • Length: 6.18 miles

    • Gain: 1,766ft

    • Highest Point: 4,760ft

    • Notes: 

      • The odds were kinda against us as an inversion caused the snow above 5,000 ft to not freeze but we had an early start around 8AM with the hopes of catching some corn turns. We skinned up as high as we could until we started dealing with some post-holing and wet-loose avalanche concerns. The turns we got were super nice as the slope we skied were Southeast facing. Felt nice to finally get some corn snow after a rough couple of days for snow conditions!

• Yodelin Ski Tour | February 12th, 2022

  • • Length: 3.29 miles

    • Gain: 1,374ft

    • Highest Point: 5,017ft

    • Notes: 

      • Late start for a fun up and out. 

      • Summited Mt. Weird.

      • Super fun, even with the crusty conditions. 

• Skyline Lake Ski Tour | February 10th, 2022

  • • Length: 3 miles

    • Gain: 1,101ft

    • Highest Point: 5,134ft

    • Notes: 

      • Late start for a fun up and out. 

• Mazama Ridge and Bowl Backcountry Ski Tour | February 6th, 2022

  • • Length: 6.07 miles

    • Gain: 2,021ft

    • Highest Point: 6,018ft

    • Notes: 

      • Super fun day with clear views, lots of skinning, and great runs. 

• Kalepa Ridge Trail Hike | November 27th, 2021

• • • Length: 1.9 miles

    • Gain: 610 ft

    • Notes:

      • Trail in Kōke'e park that overlooks the Nā Pali Coast. 

      • Super gorgeous but the trail is very exposed. Would totally do this hike again!

• Kilohana Lookout Hike | November 26th, 2021

  • • Length: 8 miles

    • Gain: ~1,400 ft

    • Notes:

      • Via the Pihea and Alaka'i Swamp trails. 

      • We had a beautiful clear day and got to see the bog and Hanalei Bay in full clarity!

• Nounou Mountain Hike | November 25th, 2021

  • • Length: 1.7 miles

    • Gain: 692 ft

    • Notes:

      • Went on the West trail.

      • Really beautiful trail near Kapa'a with great 360 views!

• Hihimanu Hike | November 21st, 2021

  • • Length: 5.5 miles

    • Gain: 2,398 ft

    • Notes:

      • Via the Okolehao Trail

      • First hike on Kaua'i! Super challenging with epic views of Hanalei Bay. 

• Uliwehi Secret Falls Kayak Trip | November 20th, 2021

  • • Length: 6.1 miles

    • Gain: 465 ft

    • Notes:

      • Kayaked 2 miles and hiked 1 mile to reach the gorgeous Uliwehi Secret Falls. 

      • This trip was led by my friend, Lizzy!

• Index Rock Climbing Trip | October 31st, 2021

  • • Got to play on some Index trad routes. Led the following:

      • Special K - 5.8+ (trad)

      • The 5.8 variation start to Toxic Shock 

      • Corner Flash - 5.7 (trad)

    • Top-roped

      • 5.9 variation start to Toxic Shock

• Red Rocks Climbing Trip | October 16th - October 22nd, 2021

  • • Focused on multi-pitch and trad with the Mountaineers. 

    • Day 1 - October 16th

      • Big Bad Wolf - 5.9

        • Type: Sport

        • Pitches: 4

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.9 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Erika)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.0 (Josh)

          • Super fun route and a great way to start my Red Rocks trip.

      • Physical Graffiti - 5.6

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 2

        • Notes:

          • I led all of it.

          • It was another fun route!

    • Day 2: October 17th

      • Lady Luck - 5.7

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 7

        • Notes:

          • I was in a two person team with my mentor, Loni. We took turns with leads:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.4 (Loni)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.3 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.3 (Loni)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.6 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.3 (Loni)

            • Pitch 6 - 5.3 (Denise)

            • Pitch 7 - 5.7 (Loni)

          • It's a lovely route that was super fun to climb. 

    • Day 3: October 18th

      • We ended up having a rest day. The weather called for 40+ mph winds and we got some rain so we enjoyed a relaxing day indoors. 

    • Day 4: October 19th

      • Beulah's Book - 5.8

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 3

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.6 (Erika)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.5 (Josh)

          • I did the 5.8 arete variation for the second pitch.

    • Day 5: October 20th

      • Black Magic - 5.8

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 4

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.6 (Erika)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 4 - 5.0 (Josh)

          • This was my FAVORITE climb of the trip! Pitches 1 and 3 were intimidating but both had fun movement that I enjoyed a LOT!

    • Day 6: October 21st

      • Cookie Monster - 5.7

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 3

        • Notes:

          • I was in a three person team. We took turns leading pitches:

            • Pitch 1 - 5.6 (Josh)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.7 (Erika)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7 (Denise)

          • This was another really fun climb! My pitch had a crux move by a roof which was super fun to pull. 

• Cutthroat Pass Hike | October 8th, 2021

  • • Length: 10 miles

    • Gain: 2,000 ft

    • Note:

      • Nice and chill hike with beautiful scenery and larches. 

• Bean Peak Hike | October 3rd, 2021

  • • Length: 6.36 miles

    • Gain: 3,154 ft

    • Note:

      • Super fun and scenic! 

• Ingalls Peak Alpine Rock Trip | September 11th, 2021

  • • Via the East Ridge (5.7)

    • Length: ~12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,000 ft+

    • Notes:

      • First time climbing the main Ingalls Peak.

      • I led all six pitches. 

      • A really fun climb!

• Vesper Peak Alpine Rock Trip | September 6th, 2021

  • • Via Ragged Edge (5.7)

    • Length: ~12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,000 ft+

    • Highest point: 6214 ft

    • Notes:

      • Second time climbing Vesper Peak.

      • We climbed Ragged Edge in six pitches.

        • I climbed pitches 2, 4, and 6. 

      • Such a fun climb!!

• The Tooth Alpine Rock Trip | August 15th, 2021

  • • Via the South Face (5.4)

    • Length: ~6+ miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,604 ft

    • Notes:

      • My second time climbing the Tooth.

      • Led all four pitches! Did the 5.6 variation for the final pitch which was super fun!

      • This was the first alpine rock climb for my friend, Amanda which was super exciting.

      • The day was clear and we could see Kaleetan, Chair, Rainier, Baker, Shuksan, Stuart, Glacier and several other Cascade classics. 

• Hiked the Heather - Maple Pass Loop

  • • Length: 7.2 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,000 ft

    • Highest point: 6,650 ft

    • Notes:

      • Showed some friends from out of town the North Cascades.

      • Hazy day but still a gorgeous hike!

• Hiked the John Muir Trail | July 21st - August 4th, 2021

  • • Start: Tuolumne Meadows

    • Finish: Summit at Mt. Whitney

    • Length: >200 miles

    • Gain: > 41,000 ft

    • Highest Point: 14,495 ft

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qWRWwmTXSm2J1Pe5A

    • Video: https://youtu.be/zzdqi1wNtGg

• Mt. Shuksan Mountaineering Trip | July 10th - July 11th, 2021

  • • Via the Fisher Chimneys (Grade III)

    • Length: ~22 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 5,950 ft

    • Highest Point: 9,127 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Classic route with scrambling, glacier travel and epic views.

      • Route was in solid condition (as of 7/11/2021) with occasional moat crossings in the Fisher Chimneys area. 

      • The summit pyramid was a hot mess. My tip: DO NOT ATTEMPT THE SUMMIT ON A SUMMER WEEKEND. 

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JxZJYK1iZwUUq87N6

    • Strava: https://strava.app.link/OoizOFF3Rhb

• Concord Tower Alpine Rock Trip | July 3rd, 2021

  • • Route: North Face, 5.7

    • Length: 4 miles, roundtrip

    • Notes:

      • Mountaineers sig climb!

      • I led the second and third pitches.

      • Super fun climb with solid rock and views. 

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CEabyJDETtu8zCCX8

• Tahoma Mountaineering Trip | June 24th - June 25th, 2021

  • • Via the Emmons Glacier (Grade II)

    • Length: ~18 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 10,000 ft

    • Highest point: 14,411 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. Rainier.

      • Back to the basics of ascending on foot! We were a party of 6 traveling in two rope teams of three. 

      • The Emmons glacier route was in fair condition with some signs of weakening snow bridges.

      • Finally seen all of Washington's five volcano summits! :')

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gqir2hNjPfacHFB27

    • Strava: https://strava.app.link/vPYz6AhYshb

• Mt. Erie Climbing Trip | June 18th, 2021

  • • Spent the day at Mt. Erie with a friend.

    • I led the following routes:

      • Milk Dud - 5.9 (Sport)

      • Snickers - 5.10a (Sport)

      • Bare Necessity - 5.8 (Trad)

      • Intimidator - 5.10a (Sport)

      • Green Thumb - 5.7 (Trad)

    • I top roped the following routes:

      • Lethal Weapon - 5.10c/d (Sport)

• Index Rock Climbing Trip | Jun 17th, 2021

  • • Climbed various routes including the following:

      • Great Northern Slab

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 3

        • Notes:

          • I led pitches 1 and 3.

      • Top roped the following routes:

        • Mourning Star - 5.8 (Trad)

        • Cunning Stunt - 5.10c/d (Sport)

• Canadians On Horseback Multi-pitch Rock Climb (5.6) | June 11th, 2021

  • • Type: Sport

    • Height: 315 ft

    • Pitches: 4

    • Grade: II

    • Notes:

      • Led all four pitches. Super easy slab and a pretty nice warmup. 

• Birthday Ski Tour | June 6th, 2021

  • • Length: 7.26 miles

    • Gain: 3,500 ft

    • Highest point: 7,688 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Such an incredible day, even if our views were obstructed by a snow storm. 

      • 8 months straight of skiing. :)

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8N7tZCHf5qxjQto69

    • Strava: https://strava.app.link/A8vzOcQUrhb

• Spire Gully Ski Tour | June 5th, 2021

  • • Length: 4.12 miles

    • Gain: 2,148 ft

    • Highest point: 6,813 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Short day which a somewhat challenging skin up but good ski down.

• Ground Hog Day Multi-pitch Rock Climb (5.6) | May 29th, 2021

  • • Type: Trad

    • Height: 300 ft

    • Pitches: 3

    • Grade: II

    • Notes:

      • Led the first pitch! Super fun climb. Wish we had time to do another multi-pitch climb but it got hot fast!

• Koma Kulshan Ski Mountaineering Trip | May 13th - May 16th, 2021

  • • This was part of a ski mountaineering course with Pro Guiding Services. 

    • We successfully summited on May 15th via the Coleman-Deming Route (Grade II).

    • Day 1:

      • Length: 6.51 miles

      • Gain: 3,621 ft

      • Highest point: 6,412 ft

      • Notes: 

        • We met at Glacier, WA at the ranger station to fine tune our packs before starting our journey.

        • Our main goal for the day was to reach the Hogsback Camp with our heavy packs and skis.

        • Strava: https://strava.app.link/0Xcbq2Snlgb

    • Day 2:

      • Length: 1.32 miles

      • Gain: 1,271 ft

      • Highest point: 7,173 ft

      • Notes: 

        • Did a relaxing tour and practiced skills such as:

          • Reviewing equipment specific to ski mountaineering

          • Learning about crevasse formation and crevasse fall prevention

          • Glacier travel on skis

          • Roped travel on skis uphill and downhill

          • Snow anchors in a ski mountaineering setting

          • Self rescue for ski mountaineering

          • Rappelling while side slipping on skis

          • Basic snow climbing

        • Strava: https://strava.app.link/3wki7C1nlgb

    • Day 3:

      • Length: 8.27 miles 

      • Gain: 5,260 ft

      • Highest point: 10,781 ft

      • Notes: 

        • Summit day! We skinned up to the Colfax Col and roped up for a small portion of the Colman Glacier. We then packed our skis on our pack, put on crampons, got our ice axes out, and climbed Pumice Ridge and the Roman Wall. We had perfect conditions at the summit and skied down perfect corn conditions. 

        • Strava: https://strava.app.link/JgRxkH3nlgb

    • Day 4:

      • Length: 6.70 miles

      • Gain: 1,404 ft

      • Highest point: 7,107 ft

      • Notes: 

        • Started the day with a relaxing tour. 

        • Did a full crevasse rescue simulation for ski mountaineering.

        • Finished the day with skiing back to our cars.

        • Strava: https://strava.app.link/DgnRqw5nlgb

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aQQXPCyvsHL7gVuF8

• Colorado/Utah Rock Climbing Trip | April 30th - May 5th, 2021

  • • Focused on trad climbing in Colorado and Utah. 

    • Day 1 - April 30th 

      • Completed 'The Bastille Crack' (5.7) multi-pitch route in Eldorado Canyon.

        • Type: Trad

        • Height: 360 ft

        • Pitches: 5

        • Grade I

        • Notes:

          • We took turns on leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 -  5.7 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.6 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7 (Kelsey) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.6 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.5 (Denise)

    • Day 2 - May 1st

      • Completed 'Magical Chrome Plated Semi-Automatic Enema Syringe' (5.7) multi-pitch route in Lumpy Ridge.

        • Type: Trad

        • Pitches: 6

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • We took turns on leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 -  5.6 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.6 (Amine)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.4 (Denise) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.5 (Amine)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.9 (Denise) 

            • Pitch 6 - 5.9 (Amine)

            • Originally this is a five pitch route but we broke up the last pitch as we ended up doing the difficult slabby flake variation. There was concern of rope drag so I created an anchor once I was above the awkward flake section. My first 5.9 trad lead!!!

    • Day 3 - May 2nd

      • Drove to Moab, Utah and did a short and sweet hike to Corona Arch. 

    • Day 4 - May 3rd

      • Led the following routes at Kane Springs Canyon:

        • Black Slab (Sport) - 5.7

        • 5.6 Corner (Trad) - 5.6

        • Critical Mass (Trad) - 5.8

        • Brush Your Teeth (Trad/Sport) - 5.9

    • Day 5 - May 4th

      • Led the following route:

        • Willow Whip (Trad) - 5.6

      • Top Roped the following routes:

        • Ring Pin - 5.8

        • Working Class Hero - 5.9

      • Followed the following route:

        • West Crack, Owl Rock - 5.8

        • Attempted to lead West Crack at Owl Rock but got spooked half way up after a #3 popped out unexpectedly. 

    • Day 6 - May 5th

      • Drove back to Colorado and flew back to Seattle. 

    • Such a great trip!! I feel so inspired to climb harder.

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XhLctxy3fcHf8LwH7

• Loowit Ski Mountaineering Trip | April 4th, 2021

  • • Worm Flows (Winter) Route

    • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 5,699 ft

    • Highest point: 8,364 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. St. Helens.

      • Party of three.  We ascended via backcountry skis.

      • We left the Marble Mountain Sno-Park around 7:30AM and reached the crater rim by 1:20PM. Overall the trip took us around 8 hours. 

      • Successful volcano summit on skis! I was able to skin the entire way up and ski down from the summit. What a mega glow up from last year!! :')

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HW2Bo52xfZY8SxEaA

    • Strava: https://strava.app.link/gsZ28hKndfb

    • WTA Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2021-04-05-3096811296

• Snoqualmie Pass Mini Backcountry Tour | March 20th, 2021

  • • Length: 6.9 miles

    • Gain: 2,019 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,503 ft

    • Tiny tour that ended up being better than expected as weather was kinda iffy. Didn't go too far as the weather did turn into a whiteout but overall it was super fun!

• Vantage Rock Climbing | March 13th, 2021

  • • Spent the day at Vantage with two friends working on some harder routes. Definitely need to work on my core!

    • I led the following routes:

      • A Walk in the Park - 5.7

      • Oh Coulee, Oh Coulee - 5.8

      • Black Belt Internet Spray Masters - 5.10A

      • Little Book of Lies - 5.8

    • I top roped the following routes:

      • Psychogenic Fugue Thus Far - 5.11a

      • Savage Heart 5.10b

      • Desert Dessert - 5.11a

• Vantage Rock Climbing | March 6th, 2021

  • • Spent the day at Vantage with my friend, Jessica dusting off the dust for outdoor climbing.

    • I led the following routes:

      • Hot Choss 5.8

      • Sisterly Love 5.7

      • Gas Sipper 5.8

      • The Big Finish 5.10a

      • Y2K Crash 5.9

      • Taking It Easy 5.10a

      • Noggin Garnish 5.9

      • Cornivorous 5.9

      • Clipping the Cornea 5.8

• Bagley Lakes / Mt. Herman / Mazama Dome Backcountry Tour | February 28th, 2021

  • • Length: 4 miles

    • Gain: 5,565 ft

    • Highest Point: ~2,000 ft

    • Notes:

      • So excited to be touring again after a rough month of avalanche danger. 

      • This was my 20th ski day for the 20/21 season!

• Circumnavigation of Chair Peak Ski Tour | January 30th, 2021

  • • Length: 11.6 miles

    • Gain: 5,236 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,506 ft

    • Notes:

      • AMAZING.

      • This was probably the hardest thing I've done to date solely because I still consider myself a relatively new backcountry skier.

      • The snow was amazing! Deep and dry power. There was active small avalanches around us but we mitigated the terrain well.

      • I'd love to do this again! We went counterclockwise this time around so I'm curious to see how it differs going clockwise.

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSfon398C5a5NDqM9

    • Strava: https://strava.app.link/t5xpkYO9udb

    • WTA Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2021-01-31-6245673055

• Edith Creek Backcountry Ski Tour | January 23rd, 2021

  • • Length: 4.13 miles

    • Gain: 1,325 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,176 ft

    • Notes:

      • Fun and mellow day at Mt. Rainier. 

      • Snow conditions were excellent which was a surprise as there hasn't a lot of new snow in awhile. 

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wiMGsavusW1Ndr3T9

• Bullion Basin Backcountry Ski Tour | January 18th, 2021

  • • Length: 5.51 miles

    • Gain: 2,073 ft

    • Highest Point: ~6700 ft

    • Notes: 

      • SUCH A GREAT DAY!

      • Morning conditions were a little rough. The snow was icy and there was a persistent slab layer which made skinning up steep terrain a little challenging. 

      • We made it up to the ridge line and got close to Scout Pass/Norse Peak. 

      • Got to ski some great spring-like snow conditions on the way down. I love feeling more confident on steep terrain!

    • Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UavHG4aabBLRJiC98

    • WTA Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2021-01-19-8477798021

• Kendall Peak Lakes Backcountry Ski Tour | January 9th, 2021

  • • Length: 9.05 miles

    • Gain: 1,648ft

    • Highest Point: 4,454ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun day in the backcountry with friends.

      • Very chill and mellow. The snow was great!

    • Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bqkkgWXHkoc63B3Z72021

• Practice Backcountry Ski Laps at Silver Fir | December 12th, 2020

  • • Length: 7.09 miles (3 laps)

    • Gain: 2,843 ft

    • Notes:

      • Great day to practice skinning up in the backcountry and climb some snow!

• Panorama Point Backcountry Ski Tour | November 27th, 2020

  • • Length: 5 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,900 ft

    • Highest point: 7,070 ft

    • Notes:

      • Solo day! It was super fun. I wish I could have gone further but the wind was pretty bad and avy conditions looked sketchy.

• Smith Rock Climbing Trip | October 30th - November 1st, 2020

  • • Spent three days at Smith Rock with my friend, Claire doing various climbs.

    • Day 1 - October 30th

      • Led the following routes:

        • Night Flight - 5.5

        • Easy Reader - 5.6

        • Lichen It - 5.8

      • Completed Ginger Snap/Cry Baby multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Pitches: 2

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • Followed Ginger Snap - 5.8

          • Led Cry Baby - 5.9

      • Completed 'First Kiss' (5.8) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Height: 450 ft

        • Pitches: 5

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • We took turns on leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 -  5.7 (Claire)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.4 (Claire) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.7 (Denise)

    • Day 2 - October 31st

      • Led the following routes: 

        • The Safe Zone - 5.8

      • Top Roped the following routes:

        • Oh Oh Climax - 5.9

        • Mossy Tits - 5.10c

        • Yoder's Bounce Test - 5.10a

      • Completed 'Dirty Pinkos' (5.9+) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Pitches: 4

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • Climbed with my friend, Amine. We took turns on leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 -  5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.9+ (Amine)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.8 (Denise) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.9 (Amine)

    • Day 3 - November 1st

      • Chill day. My hands were dead.

      • Led the following routes:

        • Vertical Taco (Nacho Libre) - 5.6

        • Revelations - 5.9

      • Top Roped the following routes:

        • ??? - 5.9

        • Nightingale's on Vacation - 5.10a/b

• Tatapus and Olallie Lakes Hike | October 17th, 2020

  • • Length: 6.2 miles

    • Gain: 1,220 ft

    • Highest Point: 3,780 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun hike with friends.

• Smith Rock Climbing Trip | October 12th - October 14th, 2020

  • • Spent three days at Smith Rock with my friend, Erika. We accomplished four sport multi-pitch routes and one trad multi-pitch route. 

    • Day 1 - October 12th

      • Completed 'First Kiss' (5.8) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Height: 450 ft

        • Pitches: 5

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • We took turns on leading pitches.

            • Pitch 1 -  5.7 (Erika)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.8 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.4 (Erika) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.7 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.7 (Erika)

      • Completed 'Voyage of the Cowdog' (5.9) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Height: 260 ft

        • Pitches: 3

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • I led the first and last pitches while Erika led the 2nd pitch.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.9 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.2 (Erika)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.9 (Denise)

    • Day 2 - October 13th

      • Completed 'Super Slab' (5.6) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Trad

        • Height: 300 ft

        • Pitches: 2

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • I led all three pitches.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.5 (Denise)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.4 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.6 (Denise)

      • Completed 'Cinnamon Slab' multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Mixed

        • Height: 80 ft

        • Pitches: 2

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • I led the first pitch while Erika led the second pitch via the Rodney's Chocolate Frosted Love Donut sport route variation.

            • Pitch 1, 'Cinnamon Slab' - 5.6, trad (Denise)

            • Pitch 2, 'Rodney's Chocolate Frosted Love Donut' - 5.8, sport (Erika)

    • Day 3 - October 14th

      • Completed 'Wherever I May Roam' (5.9) multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Height: 400 ft

        • Pitches: 5

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • Erika led the first and last pitches while I led pitches 2, 3, and 4. 

            • Pitch 1 -  5.8 (Erika)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.9 (Denise)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.9 (Denise) 

            • Pitch 4 - 5.9 (Denise)

            • Pitch 5 - 5.8 (Erika)

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tp8LCsKS4mRA4XnC7

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | October 10th - October 11th, 2020

  • • Spent two days at Vantage with my friend, Megan. We accomplished easy sport leads at the feathers as a way to warm up to outdoors. 

• Three Fingered Jack Alpine Scramble | October 3rd, 2020

  • • Length: 13.5 miles

    • Gain: 6,262 ft

    • Highest Point: 9,100 ft

    • Notes: 

      • C2C under 10 hours. 

      • Larches were bright and golden. 

      • It was absolutely beautiful. 

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-10-04-2149227739

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nux5hK9kbkoSFqaV6

• Ice Climbing on Coleman Glacier via Heliotrope Ridge Trail | September 20th, 2020

  • • Length: ~6 miles

    • Gain: 1,400 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,100 ft

    • Notes: 

      • First time ice climbing with the Mountaineers. Super fun!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BnBdgFLr6iujhbRW7

• Old Snowy and the Goat Rocks Wilderness Alpine Scramble | September 5th - September 6th, 2020

  • • Length: 18.73 miles

    • Gain: 4,557 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,800 ft

    • Notes: 

      • First solo backpacking trip.

      • Hiked the knife edge traverse between Old Snowy Mountain and Elk Pass.

      • Summited Old Snowy Mountain and saw the volcanic arch between Old Snowy and Ives Peak. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/437uaV4EWhgLsoPH9

• Mt. Daniel Alpine Scramble | September 4th - September 5th, 2020

  • • Length: 16.6 miles

    • Gain: 5,963 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,960 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun scramble with the Mountaineers!

      • Summited Mt. Daniel's main summit (7960') and middle summit (7959').

      • We camped at Peggy's Pond which was relaxing.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-10-04-7915444782

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AtbNqjuRLr5b6pU46

• Burroughs Mountains Hike | August 29th, 2020

  • • Length: 11 miles

    • Gain: 2,297 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,828 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Fun hike with a friend with excellent views of Rainier.

      • Holy moly this hike was a popular one...

• Putrid Pete's Peak (P3) and Web Mountain Trail Run | August 25th, 2020

  • • Length: 5.67 miles

    • Gain: 3,570 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,335 ft

    • Notes:

      • Fun trail run/scramble of P3 and Web Mountain. 

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-08-25-7787867869

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cQop6ecHpc5ft3Cc7

• Sherpa Peak Alpine Rock Climb Attempt | August 22nd - August 23rd, 2020

  • • Route: West Ridge

    • Length: 14.76 miles

    • Gain: 7,723ft

    • Highest Point: 8,604 ft

    • Notes:

      • Turned around due to limited timing and lack of water. 

      • We camped in the wrong couloir which put us behind our intended schedule. 

      • Water sources were also pretty much dried out above 6,200 ft. 

      • I would like to attempt again in either June or July when there is more accessible water sources and cooler temperatures.  

• Dakobed Mountaineering Trip | August 8th - August 10th, 2020

  • • Route: Disappointment Peak Cleaver

    • Length: 37 miles

    • Gain: 11,000+ ft

    • Highest Point: 10,520 ft

    • Notes:

      • Also known as Glacier Peak.

      • Three day, two night glacier climb of Dakobed.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-08-16-1370485436

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MpKCUMKqnk6uhjsc7

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/AzO7egq5R8

• Mt. Stuart and South Ingalls Peak Alpine Scramble | July 31st - August 2nd, 2020

  • • Route:

      • Mt. Stuart: Cascadian Couloir

      • South Ingalls Peak: N/A

    • Length: 20.66 miles

    • Gain: 11,410 ft

    • Highest Point: 9,416 ft

    • Notes:

      • Three day, two night scramble trip of Mt. Stuart (via the Cascadian Couloir) and South Ingalls Peak.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-08-07-9596298470

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EkssdkD2zWxaMXax5

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/vQl8SppqL8

• Sahale Mountain Mountaineering Trip | July 25th, 2020

  • • Route: 

      • Ascent: Quién Sabe Glacier 

      • Descent: Sahale Glacier/Sahale Arm

    • Length: 12.55 miles

    • Gain: 6,379 ft

    • Highest Point: 8,698 ft

    • Notes:

      • Car to car trip of Sahale Mountain. We ascended via the Quién Sabe route and descended via the Sahale Glacier/Sahale Arm trail. 

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-07-27-9139046993

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1NkpCytnuGpnmfFM7

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/kdBvAMf6R8

• Black Peak Alpine Scramble | July 18th - July 19th, 2020

  • • Route: South Ridge

    • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 5,100 ft

    • Highest Point: 8,970 ft

    • Notes:

      • First backpacking trip of the season! Great weather, epic views, and wonderful company made for an excellent weekend in the North Cascades.

      • Mountaineers Trip Report: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/black-peak-south-ridge-3

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-07-20-9276874903

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yXJiRw8jk6XmBJfA6

• Pinnacle Peak Alpine Scramble | July 12th, 2020

  • • Length: 3.57 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,702 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,562 ft 

    • Notes:

      • Went with a friend to tag my third Tatoosh Peak. Snow crossings, class 3 and 4 scrambling, and clear summit views.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-07-15-1785133127

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sgS7ksQ9i6YEGEdq9

      • Strava: https://strava.app.link/jVQfcyz6R8

• Unicorn Peak Alpine Rock Mountaineering Trip | July 4th, 2020

  • • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,917 ft

    • Notes:

      • Went with two friends for my second time up Unicorn. The day was foggy with clouds but still a fun trip overall!

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-07-06-0381298967

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DzQMtyuHtkVk2bEc7

• Liberty Bell Alpine Rock Trip | June 25th, 2020

  • • Route: Beckey Route, 5.7-

    • Length: 4 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,500 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,720 ft

    • Notes:

      • ANOTHER AMAZING DAY.

      • Second alpine rock climb of the season.

      • Led the first and fourth pitches.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-07-01-9292489685

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7ViBA2MDeaWkgxku6

• South Early Winters Spire Alpine Rock Trip | June 22nd, 2020

  • • Route: South Arête, 5.6

    • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 7,807 ft

    • Notes:

      • ANOTHER AMAZING DAY.

      • First alpine rock climb of the season and first time in Washington Pass.

      • Led the second/third pitches in one combined pitch. 

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-06-29-6052118908

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kaU9qh6kq1t9XwR6A

• Prime Rib Multi-pitch Rock Climb (5.9) | June 21st, 2020

  • • Type: Sport

    • Height: 1300 ft

    • Pitches: 11 

    • Grade: III

    • Notes:

      • SO AMAZING.

      • Total elevation gain: 1,500 ft

      • Led the following pitches:

        • P1 - 5.4

        • P3 - 5.7

        • P5 - 5.7

        • P6 - 5.8

        • P8 - 5.8

        • P9 - Easy 5th class

      • We left a car at the top to avoid rappelling down. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ah4qmw26zzgDBH3o7

• Condorphamine Addiction Multi-pitch Rock Climb (5.10b) | June 19th, 2020

  • • Type: Sport

    • Height: 675 ft

    • Pitches: 7 

    • Grade: II

    • Notes:

      • The trail gains approximately 1,500 feet to get to the base of the Condor Buttress.

      • Total elevation gain: 2,175 ft

      • South facing wall with sun all day.

      • Hands were shredded to bits so I stuck to following.

      • We combined some pitches. 

• Stump Route Multi-pitch Rock Climb (5.6) | June 18th, 2020

  • • Type: Trad

    • Height: ~300 ft

    • Pitches: 4 

    • Grade: II

    • Notes:

      • Fun route. Led the third pitch (5.5). 

• Conditioner Hike: Putrid Pete's Peak | June 11th, 2020

  • • Length: 7.52 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,440 ft

    • Highest point: 4,823 ft

    • Notes:

      • Meant to do Putrid Pete's Peak. Got a little sidetracked unfortunately when I realized I was going the wrong direction and missed the tiniest side trail by like a mile or whatever. Thanks GAIA.

      • Got close to the summit but decided to turn around due to timing, hiking solo and wanting to have some sunlight when traveling down on what were pretty rotten trail conditions. Made a great call and still had some light by the time I got to my car. Got more elevation gain and distance then what I was anticipating which I guess is a win in terms of conditioners.

      • Totally would do this again at an earlier time and make it a traverse with Web and Defiance peaks. 

• 100 Miles Cyclepalooza | June 2nd - June 7th, 2020

  • • Total stats:

      • Mileage: 102.16 miles

      • Gain: 3,940 ft

    • Bike Ride 1

      • Length: 13.36 miles

      • Gain: 570 ft

    • Bike Ride 2

      • Length: 14.47 miles

      • Gain: 574 ft

    • Bike Ride 3

      • Length: 16 miles

      • Gain: 625 ft

    • Bike Ride 4

      • Length: 36.9 miles

      • Gain: 1,342 ft

    • Bike Ride 5

      • Length: 21.43 miles

      • Gain: 829 ft

    • Activity recorded on Strava. 

• Crystal and Chinook Peaks Scramble | May 31st, 2020

  • • Length: 9 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,800 ft

    • Highest point: 6,904 ft

    • Notes:

      • Traveled with two other members of the Mountaineers.

      • WTA trip report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2020-05-31-6720384930

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z5B1ZpDqzKEnp7RW8

• Sage Hills Loop Hike | May 22nd, 2020

  • • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,127 ft

    • Highest point: 2,920 ft

    • Notes:

      • Nice hike to get back out there.

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GsnvuVmbwpvCexKX7

• Biking Lake Washington Loop | May 16th, 2020

  • • Length: 58 miles

    • Gain: ~2500 ft

    • Recorded on Runkeeper

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Stay Home, Stay Healthy order went into effect Monday, March 23rd, 2020. Day use facilities in Washington State were closed through mid-May 2020. 

• TRAINING

• • • I followed the Hal Hidgon's Novice 2 Half Marathon training schedule to maintain fitness and health for when climbing restrictions ease up. I typically run Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and do a longer run on Saturdays. My main focus has been improving endurance for long distance travel. PR is not something I focus on due to ongoing IT band inflammation (typically only brought on by running) so I typically maintain a consistent slower pace. I have also been doing core and strength training workouts three times a week and have also done long distance road cycling along with running. 

    • Significant Workouts:

      • Lake 22 Hike

        • Date: 5/11/2020

        • Length: 5.4 miles, roundtrip

        • Elevation: 1350 ft

      • 9 mile run

        • Date: 5/9/2020

        • Gain: 368 ft

        • Pace: 11:11 min/mi

        • Notes: Heat was extremely intense which slowed me down. Didn't stop at all but definitely dealt with minor heat stroke symptoms afterwards. 

      • 38 mile bike ride

        • Date: 5/3/2020

        • Gain: 1750 ft

      • 5k race 

        • Date: 5/2/2020

        • Gain:  123 ft

        • Pace: 9:13 min/mi

      • 30 mile bike ride

        • Date: 4/26/2020

        • Gain: 1376 ft

      • 8 mile run

        • Date: 4/25/2020

        • Gain: 310 ft

        • Pace:  10:15 min/mi

      • 12 mile bike ride

        • Date: 4/19/2020

        • Gain: 515 ft

      • 7 mile run 

        • Date: 4/18/2020 

        • Gain: 251 ft

        • Pace: 10:05 min/mi

      • 6 mile run 

        • Date: 4/11/2020 

        • Gain: 230 ft 

        • Pace: 10:51 min/mi

      • 5 mile run 

        • Date: 4/4/2020 

        • Gain: 68 ft 

        • Pace: 10:25 min/mi

      • 4 mile run 

        • Date: 3/28/2020 

        • Gain: 170 ft

        • Pace: 10:58 min/mi

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• Snoqualmie Pass Ski Tour | March 22, 2020

  • • Length: 1.5 miles uphill

    • Gain: 1,602 ft

    • Notes:

      • Solo tour inside Summit of Snoqualmie ski resort. 

      • Continuing practice of ascending via backcountry skis with skins. 

      • Last outdoor trip for awhile.

• Panorama Point Ski Tour | March 15th, 2020

  • • Length: 5 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,900 ft

    • Highest point: 7,070 ft

    • Notes:

      • Party of two. We both ascended via backcountry skis with skins.

      • My ascending form has improved greatly!

• Loowit Mountaineering Trip | March 8th, 2020

  • • Worm Flows (Winter) Route

    • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 5,399 ft

    • Highest point: 8,064 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. St. Helens.

      • Party of two.  I was ascending via backcountry skis while my partner was on foot. 

      • We turned around 300 feet from the summit due to potential signs of altitude sickness. 

      • I had a lot of fun doing my first ski tour in the backcountry. Way better than snowboarding. 

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | March 1st, 2020

  • • This was a part of the Never Stop Moving Trip Leaders Retreat.

    • I led the following sport routes:

      • Too Easy for John - 5.8

      • Winter Sun and Fun - 5.9

      • Battle of Insecurity - 5.8

    • I top-roped the following routes:

      • Saint Kristy - 5.10b

      • Serenity - 5.10a

      • Adequate Delusions - 5.9

• Downhill Skiing Season | December 2019 - February 2020

  • • Resorts visited: Crystal Mountain, Summit at Snoqualmie, Alpental, Mammoth Mountain

    • Total trips: 16

    • Notes:

      • This season I transitioned from snowboarding to skiing. 

      • I managed 16 trips total for inbound skiing.

      • Towards the end of the season, I was skiing black runs comfortably. 

      • Season was cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Smith Rock Climbing Trip | November 15th, 2019 - November 17th, 2019

  • • Spent the weekend at Smith Rock with my friend, Kelsey. We accomplished two sport multi-pitch routes, practiced trad climbing and enjoyed one of the last warm weekends at Smith Rock. 

    • Day 1 - November 15th

      • I led the following sport routes:

        • Bunny Face - 5.7

      • I led the following trad routes:

        • Lycopodophyta - 5.7

        • Rabbit Stew - 5.7

        • Cinnamon Slab, pitch 1 - 5.6

    • Day 2 - November 16th

      • Warmed up by leading Honey Pot, a 5.9 sport route.

      • Completed 'Voyage of the Cowdog' multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Sport

        • Height: 260 ft

        • Pitches: 3

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • Kelsey led the first two pitches and I led the final pitch.

            • Pitch 1 - 5.9 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 2 - 5.2 (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 3 - 5.9 (Denise)

      • Completed 'Cinnamon Slab' multi-pitch route.

        • Type: Mixed

        • Height: 80 ft

        • Pitches: 2

        • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • Kelsey led the first pitch while I led the second pitch via the Cry Baby sport route variation.

            • Pitch 1, 'Cinnamon Slab' - 5.6, trad (Kelsey)

            • Pitch 2, 'Crybaby' - 5.9, sport (Denise)

    • Day 3 - November 17th

      • I led the following sport routes:

        • Unknown - 5.10a

        • Unknown - 5.8

      • I top-roped the following routes:

        • Safety Zone - 5.10a

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cBHpv3bcFyaCLwbW6

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | November 11th, 2019

  • • I had a chill day at Vantage with my friend, Amanda. I helped her practice cleaning anchors and rappelling. I also helped her through her first sport multi-pitch experience.

    • I led the following sport routes:

      • Vantage Point - 5.8

      • Clip 'em or Skip 'em - 5.8

      • The Chossmaster, 2 pitches - 5.7

      • Wet Paint - 5.9

      • Water Color - 5.6

      • Locker Room Talk - 5.7

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aPnzY7HWHc2hDJ4V9

• Red Rock Climb Trip | October 30th, 2019 - November 3rd, 2019

  • • Day 1 - October 31st

      • Meetup Wall Crag Day

      • Type: Sport

      • Notes:

        • Nice warm-up for getting use to the rock quality in Red Rock. 

        • I led the following sport routes:

          • Let's Meetup - 5.7

          • Safety First - 5.6

          • Message Board - 5.7

          • No Teaching! 5.7

          • Count Me In 5.8

          • Upcoming Meetups - 5.10a

    • Day 2 - November 1st

      • Climbed 'Birdland' multi-pitch route.

      • Type: Trad

      • Height: 400 ft

      • Pitches: 4

      • Grade II

        • Notes:

          • By far the most challenging and rewarding day of my trip. I climbed with my friend, Jum and we climbed 4 of the 6 pitches of Birdland. I led all four pitches which were rated as follows: 

            • Pitch 1 - 5.6

            • Pitch 2 - 5.7

            • Pitch 3 - 5.7+

            • Pitch 4 - 5.6

          • Each pitch had a chain anchor and we were able to rappel down after completing pitch 4. The only reason we did not complete the entire route was due to time constraints and the route being super busy. Overall it was a super amazing day!

    • Day 3 - November 2nd

      • Rest day

    • Day 4 - November 3rd

      • Civilization Crag Day

      • Type: Sport

      • Notes:

        • Nice cool-down before leaving Las Vegas. 

        • I led the following sport routes:

          • This is Sparta - 5.9

          • Manifest Destiny - 5.10a

          • East India Trading Co. - 5.7

          • The Three Kingdoms - 5.7

        • I top-roped the following routes:

          • Babylon - 5.8

          • The Fall of Rome - 5.10b

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LgpHhiagF5WvTY4A6

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | October 12th, 2019

  • • I had a chill day at Vantage with my friend. I helped her practice cleaning anchors and rappelling.

    • I led the following sport routes:

      • Justified Ancients of Mu Mu -5.8

      • Opus - 5.7

      • Heartbeat - 5.9

      • The Jagged Edge - 5.7

      • Orangekist - 5.8

• R&D Multi-pitch Rock Climb | September 7th, 2019

  • • Type: Trad

    • Height: 300 ft

    • Pitches: 3 (normally 4 pitches)

    • Grade: II

    • Notes:

      • It was an awesome day to get back into trad. I climbed with my friend Megan and we began the day at Playground Point to do two warmups on Baby's Behind (5.3) and Lunch Money (5.3). After warming up, we drove to the trailhead of R&D and hiked up to the first pitch. Megan led the first pitch which ended up being two pitches combined. The first pitch was rated at a 5.7 with slab features while the second pitch was 5.5 with a chimney. I led the next two pitches. The third pitch was a 5.5 with a chimney while the fourth pitch was a 5.7 with crack climbing. We were successful with our objective and made it home safely after driving through crazy thunderstorms. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BZHPkf3w4H15Rvnj7

• Guye Peak Scramble | September 1st, 2019

  • • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,100 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,168 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #20 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-09-02.3114865899

• Vesper Peak Scramble | August 24th, 2019

  • • Length: 8 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,200 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,214 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #19 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-25.1731376831

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fi2KdUctGg4HXDAf8

• Exit 38 Rock Climbing Trip | August 13th, 2019

  • • Climbed with Never Stop Moving, an all-women's climbing organization.

    • Fun, short trip after work. 

    • Led the following sport routes:

      • 'GS-4' - 5.10b

      • 'Endless Bliss' - 5.9

• Squamish Rock Climbing Trip | August 10th, 2019

  • • Climbed with Never Stop Moving, an all-women's climbing organization.

    • Led the following trad route:

      • The French Maid - 5.4

      • Things to Do When it Rains - 5.4

      • Copper Malone - 5.6

    • Top-roped the following routes:

      • Cheeze the Cat - 5.6

      • Skidmark Slab - 5.10a

      • Pee Wee - 5.7

      • Buster - 5.7

• Snoqualmie Mountain Scramble | August 4th, 2019

  • • Length: 3.8 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,105 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,278 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #18 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.3083298207

      • Short and sweet with a hint of spice.

• Eldorado Peak Mountaineering Trip | July 26th, 2019

  • • Length: 10 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: ~7,000 ft

    • Highest Point: 8,868 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #17 for 2019

      • Second successful c2c attempt!

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.1458769229

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pjJzoZfcnqvG6ucn7

• Wright Mountain, Mt. Roosevelt, and Kaleetan Peak Alpine Scramble Traverse | July 22nd, 2019

  • • Length: 13.14 miles

    • Gain: 5,976 ft

    • Loss: 6,834 ft

    • Notes:

      • Climbed with the Mountaineers.

      • Peak #14 for 2019 - Wright Mountain (5,430′)

      • Peak #15 for 2019 - Mt. Roosevelt (5,835')

      • Peak #16 for 2019 - Kaleetan Peak (6,259′)

      • First successful c2c attempt!

      • Mountaineers Trip Report: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/alpine-scramble-wright-mountain-mount-roosevelt-kaleetan-peak?_authenticator=ba32278c4e5380e04b84d4530528d402c50fa095

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.5531418539

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pWY6fjguswPjYXz79

• Ruth Mountain and Icy Peak Mountaineering Traverse | July 20th, 2019 - July 21st, 2019

  • • Length: ~18 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 5,670 ft

    • Notes:

      • Climbed with the Mountaineers.

      • Peak #12 for 2019 - Ruth Mountain (7,115′)

      • Peak #13 for 2019 - Icy Peak (7,073′)

      • Mountaineer's Trip Report: https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/basic-glacier-climb-ruth-mountain-icy-peak-traverse-1

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.7467175727

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yhPcW8WsPM5j3q2M9 

• Shi Shi Beach Backpacking Trip | July 11th, 2019 - July 13th, 2019

  • • Length: ~11 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 200 ft

    • Highest Point: 200 ft

    • Notes:

      • Nice, chill backpacking trip!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Jw9ZhYCGPBYhAwk9

• Enchantments Backpacking Trip | July 3rd, 2019 - July 6th, 2019

  • • Length: 18 miles

    • Gain: 5,833ft

    • Highest Point: 8,842 ft 

    • Notes: 

      • Peak #10 for 2019 - Dragontail Peak

      • Peak #11 for 2019 - Little Annapurna

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.3382461843

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gm6VkiQTzN9WQqX68

• Loowit Mountaineering Trip | June 29th, 2019

  • • Monitor Ridge Route

    • Length: 10 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,500 ft

    • Highest point: 8,365 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. St. Helens.

      • Peak #9 for 2019

I led a group of four (including myself) up to the summit of Mt. St. Helens. This was my second time up to the crater rim. We had some intermittent clouds but overall it was filled with gorgeous views. Going up this time around was a surreal experience as Mt. St. Helens was the first peak to get me into mountaineering two years ago (2017). I was a very different person then and it's cool to reflect on how much stronger I am now as a climber!

• • • • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6kx9YTZLFsw2WfZ3A

• Mt. Angeles Scrambling Trip | June 23rd, 2019

  • • Length: 3.4 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,998 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,453 ft.

    • Notes:

      • Peak #8 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.1724422274

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rEGQGEXwVm6GNJTQA

• Granite Mountain Hiking Trip | June 22nd, 2019

  • • Length: 8.6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,800 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,629 ft.

    • Notes:

      • Peak #7 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.2409078558

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DozBP7hRTgD6bEwCA

• Mt. Washington Hiking Trip | June 16th, 2019

  • • Length: 8.5 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,250 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,450 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #6 for 2019

      • Mellow hike up to the summit of Mt. Washington. 

      • I reached the summit in 2 hours and was greeted with views of Mt. Rainier and Mt Si and swarming mosquitos. 

      • Between June 15th and June 16th, I was able to rack up 5,850 feet of elevation gain!

• Unicorn Peak Alpine Rock Mountaineering Trip | June 15th, 2019

  • • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,917 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #5 for 2019

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.7442535507

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gN4K2ymG2YyB7cZy5

• Tahoma Mountaineering Trip | June 7th-8th, 2019

  • • Length: ~10.6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 6,412 ft

    • Highest Point: 12,140 ft

    • Notes:

      • Also known as Mt. Rainier.

I climbed Mt. Rainier's Disappointment Cleaver route with Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. (RMI). For the first day, we travelled from Paradise to Camp Muir in white out conditions. We saw up to a foot and a half of snowfall on the way up.

The evening cleared to reveal stars. We woke up at 1:30AM on day 2 to start our final ascent. We reach Disappointment Cleaver at 12,140 feet above sea level and decided to turn around due to winds above 40 mph and high avalanche risk. We didn't reach the summit, but got to witness awesome sights. This trip tested my physical limits in extreme weather which was exciting. 

• • • • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fnm5YeAV15rveeoJA

• The Tooth Alpine Rock Mountaineering Trip | May 29th, 2019

  • • Length: ~6+ miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 2,600 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,604 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #4 for 2019

I did an evening ascent of the South face of the Tooth with two friends. The Tooth is a fin-like andesite pillar located in the Cascade Range. It is considered a classic alpine climb in the Pacific Northwest. 

We started from the Alpental parking lot after 5PM. There were spring conditions including snow travel, some sketchy snow bridges over creeks, moats, and plenty of postholing. Fortunately, the summit block rock was very nice and dry. The final climb to the summit involved 4 pitches rated between 5.3 to 5.7. I led the second pitch.

We reached the summit around 10PM. Getting down was a lot of fun as we did five rappels, including a 60m rappel from the top of Pineapple Pass. Overall this trip was a blast and I'm glad I did it!

• • • • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FZWAMLTbXUFGYej26

• Smith Rock Climbing Trip | May 4th - May 6th, 2019

  • • Climbed with Never Stop Moving, an all-women's climbing organization.

    • Led the following sport routes:

      • Purple Headed Warrior - 5.7

      • Caffeine Free - 5.10b

      • Phone Call From Satan - 5.9

      • Shamu - 5.9

      • Lusty Lady - 5.8

      • Bunny Face, Pitch 2 (Multi-pitch) - 5.6

      • Night Flight - 5.5

      • Easy Reader - 5.6

    • Top-roped the following sport routes:

      • Time to Power Start - 5.10a

      • How Low Can You Go? - 5.7

      • Bunny Face, Pitch 1 (Multi-pitch) - 5.7

    • Led the following trad route:

      • Crazies - 5.7+

    • Notes:

      • Led several sport routes ranging between 5.5 to 5.10b.

      • Led one trad route rated 5.7+.

      • Climbed one multi-pitch route with two pitches.

      • Assisted others in my group with setting up routes for practicing mock sport leading.

      • Overall had a super blast!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/44PkHUJvk122mQdP8

• The Castle Alpine Rock Mountaineering Trip | April 27th, 2019

  • • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,957 ft

    • Highest Point: 6,460

    • Notes:

      • Peak #3 for 2019

      • Went on a group trip with The Mountaineers.

      • Started from the Narada Falls parking lot.

      • The Castle is situated in the Tatoosh Range in Mt Rainier National Park. 

      • Our group did a  fifth-class climb on the Southeast side to the true summit.

      • Overall an amazing trip!!!

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3x9EBHxDioEGfjfD8

• Mt. Erie Rock Climbing Trip | April 24th, 2019

  • • Went to Mt. Erie's Summit Wall with a friend to do some trad routes.

    • Led the following trad routes:

      • 'The Apex' - 5.0, Onsight

      • 'The Joker' - 5.5, Redpoint

      • 'Sidewalk' - 5.4, Onsight

• Tieton River Rock Climbing Trip | April 21st, 2019

  • • Led my first two single-pitch trad climbs with The Mountaineers!

    • Led the following trad routes:

      • 'Western Front' - 5.4

      • 'Unknown 5.7' - 5.6

    • Also top roped three routes:

      • 'The Cutting Edge' - 5.7

      • 'Cross-eyed and Painless' - 5.9

      • 'Unknown 5.6' - 5.6 (Note: This was a mock trad lead for practicing gear placement)

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EnrJLKYPxXEr9ivN9

• Tieton River Rock Climbing Trip | April 13th - April 14th, 2019

  • • Practice placing gear for trad climbing with The Mountaineers.

    • Mock led 5 trad routes ranging between 5.3 - 5.7.

• Dirty Harry Peak Hiking Trip | March 30th, 2019

  • • Length: 7.6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,326 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,662 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #2 for 2019

      • My 29th Birthday hike with friends!

      • Trail conditions were snowy at 3,200 feet of elevation, but we were able to reach the summit and see nice, clear views of Mt. Rainier.

      • Also visited Dirty Harry's Balcony.

• Camp Muir Snowshoeing/Snowboarding Trip | March 16th, 2019

  • • Length: 8 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain 4,640 ft

    • Highest Point: 10,080 ft

    • Notes:

      • WTA Trip Report: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-06.6061904244

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/P4NdP9zokehvgBWR8

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | March 9th, 2019

  • • Climbed the Feathers with Never Stop Moving, an all-women's climbing organization.

    • Led three sport routes:

      • 'Don Coyote' - 5.8

      • 'Arterial Bypass' - 5.8

      • 'Me Too', - 5.9

    • Notes:

      • Cleaned multiple anchors and rappelled down safely.

      • We had to cut our trip short due to cold temperatures below 35 degrees.

      • Read my official trip report in the Never Stop Moving website.

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/CabmGEF8GTfVg3Zw7

• Methow Valley Cross-country Ski Trip | February 23rd - 24th, 2019

  • • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,400 ft

    • Highest Point: 4,000 ft

    • Notes: Traveled with four other ladies to a Rendezvous Hut called Heifer Hut. 

• Mt. Ellinor Alpine Scramble Trip | February 2nd, 2019

  • • Length: 7.4 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain 4,200 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,944 ft

    • Notes:

      • Peak #1 for 2019

I lead a group of three, including myself. We started at the lower trailhead and went up the winter route (straight up the gully) and successfully reached the summit. Everyone used ice axes and crampons for snow travel. I taught basic alpine scrambling skills to my two teammates including:

• • • • • How to hold an ice axe properly.

        • Putting on crampons.

        • Proper walking on snow (e.g. rest step and plunge step).

        • Basic self arrest position.

• • • • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6KVQUEhAVZGcc1fGA

• Huntoon Point Snowshoeing Trip | January 13th, 2019

  • • Length: 6 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,200 ft

    • Highest Point: 5,200 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Day 3 of AIARE 1 course.

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yPmVqKx28gcPqSvH7

• Tolmie Peak Lookout Hiking Trip | October 20th, 2018

  • • Length: 7.5 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 1,100

    • Highest Point: 5,900 ft

• Vantage Rock Climbing Trip | October 13th - 14th, 2018

  • • Climbed at Zig Zag, Kotick Memorial, and Sunshine walls with Never Stop Moving, an all-women's climbing organization.

    • Led several sport routes ranging between 5.8 - 5.10. 

    • Top-roped routes ranging between 5.7 - 5.10A.

    • Cleaned multiple anchors and rappelled down safely.

    • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/m2BXaUcCfq5C2KxF6

• Exit 38 Rock Climbing Trip | September 4th, 2018

  • • Notes:  

I successfully led two 5.9 routes on Deception Wall and led the first pitch (5.8/5.9) for a multi-pitch climb on The Ascentionist route. I was able to complete two of the six pitches with my climbing partner which made for an awesome first-time multi-pitch experience. 

• Mt. Si Hiking Trip | August 5th, 2018

  • • Length: 8 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 3,150 ft

    • Highest Point: 3,900 ft

    • Notes: 

Back to basics! This was a solo conditioning hike with an ascent done in a little under 2 hours (reaching to summit of Haystack) with a 25 lb. pack. 

• Eldorado Peak Mountaineering Trip | July 29th, 2018

  • • Standard Route 

    • Length: 7 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,900

    • Highest Point: 7,000 ft

    • Notes: 

I was the leader for this climbing trip. The original plan was to summit Eldorado in one day with a two-person rope team. I was unsuccessful reaching the summit due to my partner not feeling well at around 7,000 feet. We turned around and made it back safely to the trailhead with no issues. 

• Kulshan Mountaineering Trip | July 15th, 2018 - July 20th, 2018

  • • Easton Glacier Route

    • Length: 14 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: ~7,500 ft

    • Highest Point: 10,781 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. Baker.

      • I was a follower on a 6 person rope team and successfully summited.

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/j7zJcLsJKd4gjs9k8

• Enchantments Backpacking Trip | July 5th, 2018 - July 9th, 2018

  • • Length: 18 miles

    • Gain: 5,400ft

    • Highest Point: 8,440 ft 

    • Notes: 

I was a follower on a 7 person team. On our first day, we started at the Stewart Lake trailhead, climbed up Aasgard Pass successfully and camped out in the upper core zone. We gained 5,364 feet in one day over 12.4 miles. On our second day, we reached the summit of Little Annapurna. We scrambled to the top of Enchantment Peaks on our third day. We successfully walked through the entire Enchantments over five days, coming out through the Snow Lakes trailhead.

• • • • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3oacwuBbD6LdhDAS7

• South Sister Mountaineering Trip | June 23rd, 2018

  • • South Sister Climber Trail

    • Length: 12 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: ~5,000 ft

    • Highest point: 10,358 ft

    • Notes: 

      • I was a leader on a 5 person team and successfully summited. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SaQ2dUMPvcfY3FMw6

• Mt. Si Rock Climbing Trip | May 13th, 2018

  • • Notes:  I successfully followed sport climbing routes up to 5.9 and led my first 5.8 climbing route. I also cleaned multiple anchors and rappelled down safely.

• Exit 38 Rock Climbing Trip | May 5th, 2018

  • • Notes: I successfully followed sport climbing routes up to 5.9, cleaned multiple anchors and rappelled down safely.

• Pahto Mountaineering Trip | July 22nd, 2017 - July 23rd, 2017

  • • South Climb Route

    • Length: 12.4 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 6,740 ft

    • Highest point: 12,276 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. Adams.

      • I was a follower on a two person team and successfully summited. 

      • This was my first experience learning how to properly walk on snow, self arrest, and use crampons. 

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cmLHbjcZyM9w8pVr6

• Loowit Mountaineering Trip | July 8th, 2017

  • • Monitor Ridge Route

    • Length: 10 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,500 ft

    • Highest point: 8,365 ft

    • Notes: 

      • Also known as Mt. St. Helens.

      • I was a follower on a nine person team and successfully summited.

      • Photo album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LjY6hhAkwpPykf5f9

• Enchantments Backpacking Trip | June 1st, 2017 - June 2nd, 2017

  • • Length: 14 miles, roundtrip

    • Gain: 4,300 ft

    • Highest point: 5,500 ft

    • Notes: 

      • I led a two person group to Upper Snow Lake where we camped overnight. 

      • Photo album: https://goo.gl/photos/VA2otvrRigCMkmQQ6