Mount Saint Helens is an extremely popular volcano located in Southern Washington. At 8,300ft in elevation, this active volcano is a great spot to practice some mountaineering skills in a relatively low risk environment. In order to hike Mount Saint Helens, a permit/reservation is required. During Winter, Spring and early Summer months, most hikers…
Mount Adams is the 2nd highest mountain in Washington behind 14er Mt Rainier. Although most people attempt Mt Adams in multiple days, it can absolutely be done in one very long day. This is a popular mountain to ski or board down since, when timed right, one could ride over 7,000ft of continuous snow…
Martha Couloir is a mixed snow/ice/rock couloir located on Mt Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park. This couloir is a classic due to the great climbing and aesthetically pleasing look that it has. The line itself is only about 700-800 vertical feet but at times is extremely narrow, only allowing for one climber…
Bear Creek Falls is a popular hike located in downtown Telluride, Colorado. For those who want to add onto this hike, Little Hawaii is an excellent side trip and one of the most unique places in Colorado I have ever been. Bear Creek Falls starts directly from the town and is a great hike…
The Mt Democrat North Couloirs are a set of relatively untraveled snow lines on the immensely popular 14er. These lines have a longer approach and present several technical choices for route finding, especially on the descent. After climbing the 2,000 or so feet through the 40-45 degree slopes, you will find yourself on the…
The Wildcats to Carters traverse is a classic linkup of several New Hampshire peaks over 4,000ft. The trail either starts at Wildcat Mountain and goes North to Mt Moriah or vice-versa. There are several variations of this traverse but this guide will cover the full and most popular way to hike this route. Along…