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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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  • 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
  • alps,  europe

    alpine joy | tre cime – lavaredo rifugio

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    First stop of my Cortina d’Ampezzo tour round 2! A few years ago, I had first visited this area, but given the fact it was end of October, the... // 11 miles . 2000 ft gain . 8150 ft high

    By cherlyn October 3, 2023
  • asia

    ha giang northern vietnam motorbike tour

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    It was probably one of the most spontaneous big decisions I’ve ever made, but when Hannah floated the idea of traveling to northern Vietnam for a motorbike tour, it took me one...

    By cherlyn September 28, 2023
  • asia

    36 hours in phuket and phi phi islands

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    Some might say that this was a silly little excursion, but I tend to be stubborn. And where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ve always wanted to visit Thailand and eat great food there, but my trip...

    By cherlyn August 21, 2023
  • asia

    best of singapore

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    I simply couldn’t resist a spontaneous Southeast Asia trip with my friend this spring and made the most of the few days I had there. While I had quite some time to fully explore...

    By cherlyn August 15, 2023
  • asia

    8 hour layover in bangkok

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    When you’ve got 8 hours between landing and takeoff, you gotta make the most of it!

    By cherlyn May 24, 2023
  • alps,  europe

    inter-season alps | cortina d’ampezzo

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    The Italian Dolomites are seriously some of the best mountain ranges out there (that I've visited thus far). The Cascade Range will always catch my heart, but the dolomites are incredibly breathtaking. It might not have been the wisest...

    By cherlyn July 8, 2020
  • europe,  sierras

    inside moorish walls | granada

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    My heart lies in the mountains and the wilderness, but sometimes, I'm entirely captivated by how little towns embrace the mountain life. Such is like Granada. It sits at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada...

    By cherlyn December 10, 2019
  • alps,  europe

    spirit gorge | mittenwald

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    Alrighty, this blog post is coming quite a while after the actual trip. It's such a short hike that I was debating if I should write up a post, but here we are. And I'm here to share a short…

    By cherlyn January 12, 2019
  • europe

    48 hours in porto | portugal

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    Although I generally prefer to spend time in nature, I also try to find ways to enjoy a city and its culture. I found myself one weekend in Porto with two whole days to explore the city. Possibly one of…

    By cherlyn December 17, 2018
  • alps,  europe

    a gorge-ous green | verdon gorge

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    When you think of France, do you simply think of Paris? What about the Côte d'Azur (French Riviera)? Or fields of lavender in Provence? But have you heard of Gorges du Verdon in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?...

    By cherlyn October 7, 2018
  • alps,  europe

    a weekend in bled | slovenia

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    When you have a weekend to travel to Bled via France, you gotta do it! It took us over 12 hours in transit by train to get there, so we knew we had to make every day count, not that…

    By cherlyn September 8, 2018
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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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