Peak Bagging
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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Many call Abernathy peak the easiest of the Bulger Peaks. That does not make it an easy climb. Especially during a heat wave like when I decided to ta...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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The approach to Argonaut peak is a bit of a Brush Bash. But it is the last 200-300ft that will challenge most climbers....
New ZealandHard Day Hike
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Hike Avalanche Peak in Arthur's Pass! Details on the challenging Avalanche Peak Track & scenic Scott's Track ascent. Breathtaking views await!...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Mount Baring is one of those obscure scrambles in Washington's central cascades. Be ready to grind it out...
New ZealandNew Zealand I
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Bealey Avalanche Traverse, Arthur's Pass: a challenging hike with unexpectedly tame scrambling. My review of this alpine adventure....
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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While they may not be some of the hardest in Washington's top 100, Big Craggy and West Craggy are a challenging one day adventure....
Washington
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Big Four Mountain's dry creek route is a monster. Take it on with caution and skill. One wrong move will be the end...
WashingtonYDS Class 4
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Big Snagtooth climb with slick rock, a brutal scree field, and the iconic summit boulder. A soaked start and exposed finish make this ascent unforgett...
WashingtonYDS Class 2-3
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Black Cap Mountain – North Cascades climb via Slate Pass and Eureka Creek. Class 2 scramble, stunning views, and lessons from heat and water challen...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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Come to Black Peak for the 17th tallest peak in Washington. Prepare for the final ridge walk, its a doozy....
IdahoClass 4 Scramble
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Borah peak is a tough winter challenge. Chicken out ridge lived up to it's name. Watch the weather, it changes fast...
WashingtonGrade III Glacier
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Boulder Glacier is the steepest of the routes up Mount Baker which limits the crowds. By far one of the best views in the North Cascades...
OregonClass 4 Scramble
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The climb of Broken Top has been on my list since standing on top of South Sister Last Summer. Most of it is easy, until the last 200 feet....
WashingtonYDS Class 3 - 4
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Buckhorn Worthington traverse route report covering Buckhorn, North Buckhorn, Iron, Worthington, and NE Worthington scrambling, loose rock, and route ...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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The climb of Cadet Peak mostly requires physical stamina. Tall and steep it is the highest of the Monte Cristo Range....
WashingtonClass 2 Scramble
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Cannon Mountain is one of the least interesting of the Bulgers. Simple climb, excellent view...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Saska, Cardinal and Emerald are a lot of fun, but they are not easy to access. Expect a lot of work with a huge payoff....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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A long hike and scramble to attain the summit of a Washington's Mount Cashmere If you can get the permits, make it two days. One is tough....
New ZealandNZ I
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Steep climbs, moody ridges, and loose scree define the Cassidy Blimit Traverse—an off-trail route in Arthur’s Pass National Park....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scrambling
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Cathedral and Amphitheatre make an excellent combo for knocking off two peaks. Very close with a straightforward traverse route....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Clark mountain looks easy on paper, but it can be a monster of an adventure. Opt for a lightweight to spread the climb over a couple of days...
WashingtonGrade I, Glacier/Rock
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Colchuck Peak and Dragontail Peak sit next to each other. Climbing them in one day makes an epic double summit....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Columbia Peak is an arduous route with some serious scrambling...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Del Campo Peak is the first mountain I scrambled solo. It is easy to attain if you follow the right route. ...
WashingtonYDS 3-4
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Dirty Box Traverse links Mailbox and Dirty Harry’s Peak with exposed scrambling, route finding, steep rope climbing, and a bushy return....
WashingtonUp to Class 4 Scramble
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climbing all of these peaks along with two smaller ones in a three day span was quite the adventure...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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An exhausting very remote climb of Fortress and Chiwawa mountains in Washington's Central Cascades...
WashingtonGrade I Glacier
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Getting to glacier peak is 75% of the battle. The climb is fairly straightforward...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Gunn Peak is the tallest of the Wild Sky Wilderness peaks. It also comes with some of the toughest challenges in the area....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Jumbo Mountain might be short compared to its nearby neighbors, but, it will test your endurance and navigation skill. ...
WashingtonYDS Class 2
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Kaleetan Peak is a rugged I-90 scramble above Melakwa Lake with steep dirt, minor scrambling, loose terrain, and excellent summit views...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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The climb of Katsuk and Mesachie requires a walk down ragged ridge. I would not walk the ridge unless I wanted to climb these peaks...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Climbing Kyes Peak via its south ridge is a monster take on in a single day. Class 2 -3 scramble with some intense exposure in spots...
WashingtonUp to Class 3 Scramble
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McClellan Peak and Little Annapurna are the best of type 2 fun. Two beautiful summits in one day, round trip on Aasgard pass...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Merchant peak is a rough climb to say the least. Prepare for some really nasty scrambling on bad rock, navigation challenges and just plain pain. Nev...
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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Mount Adam's will test you. It seems like an easy climb on paper. But the top of Pikes peak will either make or break the climber in you...
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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The South Climb of Mount Adams is one of the easier volcanoes in Washington...
New ZealandNZ I
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Mount Annette in Mount Cook National Park offers a rewarding alpine climb via Mueller Hut, with stunning views of Mount Cook national park...
WashingtonGrade I Glacier
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The Easton Glacier route On Mt Baker is the same difficulty as the Coleman-Deming Route. But there is a better chance at solitude...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Mount Fernow is a tough mountain to reach with a lot of both elevation gain and loss. The summit view is worth every step though....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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Mount Forgotten is a hidden peak along Mountain Loop Highway. Getting to it requires almost a full day of walking. But the scrambling is fairly easy...
OregonGrade I Snow and Ice
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The Pearly Gates Route on Mt Hood is considered the standard approach. It still requires some skill on ice....
WashingtonGrade II Snow
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Mount Index is an unmistakable massif along US Highway 2. The hourglass gulley route is as steep as the peak looks....
Oregon
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Climbing Mt Jefferson via the southwest ridge is the easiest route to accomplish in one day. It will require route-finding and alpine skills....
WashingtonYDS Class 2
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Climbed Mount Lago and Ptarmigan Peak after a tough return to the North Cascades—chossy ridges, remote lakes, and wild terrain....
New ZealandNZ Grade II,2
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Mount Murchison climb — river crossings, glacier travel, and the stunning Barker Hut views on a challenging Arthurs Pass adventure....
New Zealand
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As a fan of Lord of the Rings, Mount Ngāuruhoe was a dream objective in New Zealand. Once was enough on the scree field though....
New ZealandChallenging Hike
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Mount Owen - a rugged Christmas summit in Kahurangi, with mud, karst crevasses, Granity Pass Hut, and one very rough road in....
New ZealandNZ Grade: II, 2+
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Mount Philistine is an excellent Grade 1 climb. It should be fun for both experienced climbers and beginners....
New ZealandNZ I
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Mount Potts attempt in Canterbury. A brutal mix of matagouri, spear grass, scree, and snow with stunning views of the Two Thumb Range....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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Climbing Mount Pugh will require hiking, navigation and scrambling skills. The route might test your limits....
WashingtonGrade II Glacier
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The Emmons Route on Mount Rainier is tough do to the 10,000 ft elevation gain it requires....
WashingtonGrade II Glacier
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Climbing the Emmons the first time was spectacular. Climbing it solo was better...
New ZealandModerate Hike
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An unexpected hike up Mount Richardson offered muddy trails, forest views, and a reminder that detours can lead to surprising and simple joys...
New ZealandNZ Grade III, 2+
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Mount Rolleston climb via Rome Ridge: a breathtaking ascent with challenging technical sections, stunning views, and a summit worth the wait....
WashingtonGrade I Snow
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The worm flows route on Mt St Helens is the standard winter approach. Easy to follow but steep. ...
CaliforniaGrade II Snow
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A climb of the Avalanche Gulch route on Mount Shasta in Northern California. With 7300 feet of elevation gain it makes for a good challenge...
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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If Mount Stickney was not part of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks, it may have escaped my view. A fun challenging climb with a lot of solitude...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Mount Stuart's Cascadian couloir was not my first choice for climbing the peak. But it turned out to be a worthwhile endevour ...
CaliforniaClass 2 Scramble
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As the tallest peak in the lower 48, Mount Whitney is a must for every hiker at least once. ...
OregonAlpine Grade II
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Leuthold Couloir is the next step up from the pearly gates climbing route on Mount Hood....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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North Gardner and Gardner mountain are appealing since they sit in the top 50 Bulger peaks. But the approach is long and the scrambling short...
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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The climb of North Twin Sister's west ridge is a low-level scramble route in the North Cascades. The trick is staying on the correct route...
WashingtonYDS Class 2
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Early-season climb of Osceola Peak and Mount Carru in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness. Snow travel, route-finding, and lessons learned....
New ZealandNZ Grade II, 2+
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The Phipps Temple Traverse was my easier objective after retreating from Mount Cook. The climb offered stunning views, but loose rock and exposure mad...
WashingtonYDS Class 3
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Remmel Mountain, a determined second attempt via the remote Andrews Creek approach, navigating downed trees, and Class 3 scrambling....
WashingtonYDS Class 2-3
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Reynolds Peak via Williams Creek is a long, rugged climb with loose rock, route-finding, and a rewarding summit scramble....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Robinson mountain looks like an easy day out for a Bulger. But watch out for the elevation gain. Makes the 12 miles feel like 20....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Sahale mountain and Boston peak are a perfect two peaks for chaining together on one trip. Two excellent scrambles seperated by a steep traverse...
WashingtonGrade I Snow In Winter
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As a winter ascent the climb was fairly intense. Save it for summer if you're not comfortable on steep snow....
WashingtonGrade I, Glacier - Class 4 Rock
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Silver Star mountain is a good mix of scrambling and glacier climbing for a one day push. Good camping available to stretch out the climb...
WashingtonClass 4 Scramble
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Silvertip is a mountain seen by many but climbed by few. With it's proximity to the Monte Cristo Townsite it makes for a long but doable one day scram...
OregonClass 2/3 Scramble
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The Climb of South Sister in Oregon felt very similar to Mount St Helens. It is a well-cut low-grade climb on a lot of scree and snow....
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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South Spectacle is tough to reach, covered in loose rock, and a fine goal for anyone in for a type 2 suffer fest....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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The West Fork Buttermilk "trail" is a challenge in itself. The climb of Star, Courtney, and Oval peaks is the only reason to use it....
New ZealandNZ Grade 2+
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The Footstool is a brilliant "small" peak near Mt Sefton. The remoteness of the peak was stunning despite it being in the hooker valley....
WashingtonClass 3 Scramble
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Three Fingers lookout will take some determination to get to. Sleeping in the tower is one of the best experiences on mountain loop highway...
WashingtonClass 3/4 Scramble
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Taking on tower and golden horn in one day was an incredible challenge. Unless you love type 2 fun, make it two days...
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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Vesper Peak is a tough one day challenge. Conditions can vary from waist-deep snow to fields of loose rock depending on the season....
WashingtonClass 2/3 Scramble
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White Chuck Mountain is so far the easiest of the Mountaineers Everett Peaks I have done. The trail is short, scrambling is straightforward...