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Winchester Mountain Lookout
Winchester Mountain brings fall colors, fields of huckleberries, views of Twin Lakes, and a stunning panorama from the lookout....
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WashingtonPeak Bagging
Buckhorn Worthington Traverse
Buckhorn Worthington traverse route report covering Buckhorn, North Buckhorn, Iron, Worthington, and NE Worthington scrambling, loose rock, and route findi...
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WashingtonPeak Bagging
Kaleetan Peak
Kaleetan Peak is a rugged I-90 scramble above Melakwa Lake with steep dirt, minor scrambling, loose terrain, and excellent summit views...
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WashingtonPeak Bagging
Dirtybox Traverse
Dirty Box Traverse links Mailbox and Dirty Harry’s Peak with exposed scrambling, route finding, steep rope climbing, and a bushy return....
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WashingtonPeak Bagging
Reynolds Peak
Reynolds Peak via Williams Creek is a long, rugged climb with loose rock, route-finding, and a rewarding summit scramble....
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New ZealandPeak Bagging
Mount Owen
Mount Owen - a rugged Christmas summit in Kahurangi, with mud, karst crevasses, Granity Pass Hut, and one very rough road in....
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New ZealandBackpacking
Lake Mavis
Lake Mavis is a steep overnight above Goat Pass with river crossings, a tough climb, big Arthur’s Pass views, and a camp worth the effort....
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New ZealandBackpacking
Deception-Mingha Route
Mingha-Deceeption Route is a wet, scenic Arthur’s Pass traverse with river crossings, Goat Pass, and a worthwhile camp at Lake Mavis....
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New ZealandGreat Walks
Abel Tasman Track
Abel Tasman Coast Track logistics make a one-day run difficult. Learn about tidal crossings, route planning, and whether it’s worth it....
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New ZealandDay Hiking
Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier route attempt toward Mount Tasman turned dangerous fast—loose moraine, rockfall in Suicide Alley, and high river levels made a safe retreat t...
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WashingtonDay Hiking
Cutthroat Pass
Cutthroat pass is one of the easier areas to go and view the infamous Golden Larches. Expect finding big crowds during peak season....
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WashingtonSnowshoeing
Lake Valhalla Snowshoe
The snowshoe up to Lake Valhalla is a nice mix between easy road walking and a short cross country challaenge...
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