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    • 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
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    triple pass | chair peak circumnavigation ski tour

    The thing about couloirs is that they come in a variety of widths and steepnesses and Bryant Couloir is rather wide and not terribly steep compared to many... // 11 miles . 3800 ft gain . 5420 ft high

    March 13, 2025
  • pnw

    snoqualmie pass traverse | snow-wright-roosevelt-kaleetan-pratt

    3 peaks and 7 lakes. I’ve been eyeing this Snoqualmie Pass loop for a while, but honestly without tagging the peaks, so I have to give... // 19.5 miles . 6500 ft gain . 6260 ft high

    August 3, 2023
  • pnw

    quiet slopes | avalanche mountain ski tour

    I think people are fairly familiar with Pineapple Pass, Source Lake, and the Chair Peak Circumnavigation. But it seems that as people are chasing the super... // 8 miles . 3000 ft gain . 5330 ft high

    March 22, 2023
  • pnw

    peas for breakfast | jade and marmot lakes, dip top gap

    Jade and Marmot Lakes didn’t get on my radar until much more recently. As someone who chases alpine objectives more than pure backpacking destinations... // 25 miles . 6000 ft gain . 6680 ft high

    August 10, 2022
  • pnw

    early-season backpacking | bean peak

    Teanaways are always the perfect place to go when it’s early season and other destinations are a bit snowed in still. This year, snow lingered even more than before... // 9 miles . 3800 ft gain . 6700 ft high

    July 12, 2022
  • pnw

    technicolor larch dream | chiwaukum loop

    To write or not to write a trip report? That is always a big question. And this is the third time I’ve been to the Chiwaukum within... // 14 mi . 5000 ft gain . 6530 ft high

    September 29, 2021
  • pnw

    long lost lollipop larch loop | chiwaukum via lake ida

    Let the larch marches begin. I didn\'t intend for this to be a march. It was supposed to be short and sweet... But I think our hearts... // 14 miles . 6900 ft gain . 7121 ft high

    September 15, 2021
  • pnw

    slow and steady | thunder mountain lakes backpacking

    I don’t remember how I stumbled upon this campsite, but I’d be lying if Instagram didn’t have a small component of it. I had visited the area another... // 14 miles . 3700 ft gain . 5130 ft high

    September 9, 2021
  • pnw

    rain, rain go away | alpine lakes high route

    It was around noon when we pulled into the parking lot of the West Fork Foss Lakes Trailhead. Looking up, we could see... // 27 miles . 6700 ft gain . 6200 ft high

    August 24, 2021
  • pnw

    sunny side slopes | chiwaukum ski tour

    The Chiwaukum is an underrated region of the Cascades. I’ll be the first to admit that I had zero desires to go when I first heard of it. I… // 14.5 mi . 5400 ft gain . 6680 ft high

    April 11, 2021
  • pnw

    a color explosion | chiwaukum (lake ethel backpack)

    Let it be known, my love for color. Specifically autumn colors in the mountains! It's always been a dream of mine to go... // 17 miles . 5500 ft gain . 6100 ft high

    October 11, 2020
  • pnw

    sunlight and lakes | alpine lakes wilderness (tuck and robin lakes)

    This backpacking trip is on one of the most popular trails for backpackers in Washington. Look it... // 18 mi . 4370 ft gain . 6900 ft high

    September 9, 2020
  • pnw

    goats | enchantments + little annapurna ski tour

    Never would I have imagined that I would be able to camp out in the Core Zone of the Enchantments. That stats show it... // 6500 ft gain . 8450 ft peak . 22 miles

    June 22, 2020
  • pnw

    daylight savings | big jim ski tour

    Goodness knows how long it’s been since I’ve had a big adventure, let alone in the winter. It’s so easy to just do something short and attainable, rather... // 4700 ft gain . 6850 ft high . 16 miles

    March 10, 2020
  • pnw

    very nearly enchantments | lake ingalls backpack

    For those yearning to have the full overnight experience in the Enchantments, but are unable to get the highly sought-after permits, Lake... // 3800 ft gain . 6625 ft high . 10.5 miles

    September 25, 2019
  • pnw

    i was enchanted to meet you | enchantments thru-hike

    The Enchantments have grown increasingly popular as people have been posting beautiful pictures on social media and creating this concentrated desire to visit, and has even... // 5000 ft gain . 7800 ft peak . 20 miles

    September 15, 2019
  • pnw

    3 peak trail run | snoqualmie-alpine lakes

    One of the best things to do when you can\'t find a hiking buddy is to go on a solo trail run. Or hike, in my case. I\'m really... // 5415 ft gain . 5515 ft peak . 9.5 miles

    June 3, 2019

about me

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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