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  • hiking guides
    • intro to hiking
      • how to pick a hike
      • hiking gear
      • hiking basics
      • free resources
    • backpacking guides
      • backpacking 101
      • a guide to washington’s backpacking permit system
      • 10+ north cascades national park backpacking itineraries
    • hiking lists
      • best hikes around seattle
      • a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
      • washington hike-to-scramble progressions
      • 35+ common wildflowers of pnw
    • winter season
      • things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
      • winter hiking
      • beginner’s guide to snowshoeing | resources for 20 washington hikes
    • trip report index
  • backcountry skiing
    • the ultimate beginner’s guide to backcountry skiing | washington
    • 25+ low-angle washington ski tours
    • backcountry skiing: tips and tricks
    • comprehensive guide to all my ski tours
  • blog
  • print shop
  • portfolio
    • published work
    • elopement photography
  • about
    • contact
  • europe

    2-day itinerary through southern iceland

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    Summer in Iceland is incredibly gorgeous with roaring waterfalls, bountiful lupine, and a dappling of wildlife just to lure you in for more. We were bound for Paris, but couldn’t pass up taking up Icelandair’s offer on a long layover…

    By cherlyn May 28, 2024
  • desert

    a bachelorette canyon | pine creek canyoneering

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    Adventure bachelorettes are envious trips for the outdoorsy, when most are traditionally held in a city with heavy drinking involved. But if the outdoors is a big part of your life, why not make your bachelorette all about spending time...

    By cherlyn May 24, 2024
  • pnw

    spring bound | silver star mountain via silver creek ski tour

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    When the North Cascades Highway opens, backcountry skiers will flock over to Washington Pass and find that sweet spring corn snow...Silver Star Mountain has been... // 12 miles . 5400 ft gain . 8630 ft high

    By cherlyn April 26, 2024
  • canada

    where the north wind blows | whitehorse, yukon

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    The Yukon is known for its vast landscapes, giant playground for adventure and perfect conditions for winter northern lights. Spoiler alert...

    By cherlyn April 11, 2024
  • canada,  rockies

    ultimate winter guide to road tripping the powder highway

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    Get your coffee mug ready cause you’re in for some dense information and everything you’ll need to know to complete your own Ikon Pass Powder Highway trip! Everything from sights to see, food to eat, and runs to ski...

    By cherlyn April 1, 2024
  • canada,  rockies

    a canadian exploration | little sifton, rogers pass

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    When near Rogers Pass, one must ski tour Rogers Pass if that is in your wheelhouse! It’s simply a backcountry skiing paradise with so many options... // 7 miles . 3400 ft gain . 7730 ft high

    By cherlyn March 21, 2024
  • europe

    city of croissants | a short guide to paris

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    Paris is just one of those places that’s captured my heart entirely. It’s hard to really sum it up in one blog, nor could I write an extensive guide to Paris. It’s a...

    By cherlyn March 1, 2024
  • europe

    champagne problems | épernay

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    For our second day trip near Paris, we decided to visit wine country since they’d have some pretty castles as well! We forfeited our idea to visit Loire Valley, famous for all its châteaus. You might know that wines are…

    By cherlyn February 6, 2024
  • coastal,  europe

    exploring the alabaster coast | étretat

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    I had two full days to explore neighboring towns to Paris and this is the first of two blogs that are coming! Having studied abroad... headed north to the beautiful Alabaster Coast, stretching 120km and including the larger town of…

    By cherlyn February 2, 2024
  • pnw

    early season exploration | hex mountain ski tour

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    Sometimes you just need a ski tour that still feels like you're getting out there (aka not next to a ski resort) but also chill enough to make... // 8 miles . 2700 ft gain . 5050 ft high

    By cherlyn January 22, 2024
  • desert

    4 days in joshua tree for the lazy climber

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    When days are gloomy and cold and short in the PNW, escape to the desert! It might still be on the chilly side, but it’ll definitely but sunnier on the whole. When Christie asked...

    By cherlyn January 17, 2024
  • europe

    puttering around porticos | a day in bologna

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    If you have a free day near Venice or Florence, Bologna is the perfect short train ride away. It’s not too touristy so yo get that Italian cultural feel. It’s a smaller city, so it’s easier to digest...

    By cherlyn January 10, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    the ultimate guide to cortina d’ampezzo

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    This is the one post to rule them all. I’ve already put out specifics on all my trips in the Dolomites now, but this is the all encompassing summary one that I’ll list out exactly all the details...

    By cherlyn January 5, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    restful ramble | rifugio averau

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    On a mission to soak in as much of the Cortina mountains, I did my best to explore all the different regions. If you use the main roads to... // 7.5 miles . 1800 ft gain . 8440 ft high

    By cherlyn January 3, 2024
  • alps,  europe

    romping around tofana | rifugio pomedes, ferrata ra bujela, sentiero astaldi

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    After my long day on the Ivano Dibona via ferrata and a hike to Lago di Sorapis, I was quite tired and didn’t want to push my physical limits... // 9.5 miles . 1800 ft gain . 7480 ft high

    By cherlyn January 1, 2024
  • pnw

    green envy | green mountain ski tour

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    This is the redemption post. The one I dreamed and envied for a few years. The real one you should look at and not the one I posted... // 8 miles . 3300 ft gain . 6500 ft high

    By cherlyn December 19, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    aquamarine | lago di sorapis

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    This one’s been a long time coming. When I first visited the Cortina area, the place on the top of my list was Lago di Sorapis, but it was... // 10 miles . 1300 ft gain . 6430 ft high

    By cherlyn November 14, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    walking on tightropes | ivano dibona via ferrata

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    If there’s one thing I suggest to do for an Italian alps trip, it’s definitely a via ferrata! There’s many made for all sorts of abilities and adventures. This... // 13 miles . 4300 ft gain . 9690 ft high

    By cherlyn November 8, 2023
  • pnw

    painting the hills | rainbow ridge high route backpacking

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    I’ve known about the Rainbow - McAlester loop for a while now. But it’s a pretty long trail and while you can do it in a long trail... // 31 miles . 8200 ft gain . 7895 ft high

    By cherlyn October 16, 2023
  • pnw

    larch of the woods | lake mountain overnight

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    For this trip, we were not interested in Monument Creek itself, but getting up and over the pass that the trail climbs up to. And to make it more... // 25 miles . 7500 ft gain . 8370 ft high

    By cherlyn October 5, 2023
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Hi there! I’m Cherlyn and I love to adventure, from climbing mountains to going down canyons. And you won’t find me on any trip without my camera!  Read more…

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