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Winter Ski Descent of Mt. Rainier

January 24, 2021
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A winter ascent and ski descent of Mt. Rainier via the Gibraltar Ledges and Ingraham Direct.

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Chair Peak Circumnavigation (with Extra)

December 28, 2020
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A sneaky good day skiing couloirs and bonus laps on the classic Chair Peak circumnavigation.

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Wright Mountain

December 27, 2020
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A stormy powder day in the Snoqualmie backcountry.

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Replay on Video Peak

December 25, 2020
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A fun day re-exploring the Baker backcountry.

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Avalanche Mountain

December 14, 2020
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An exploratory day in stormy conditions in the Alpental backcountry.

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Lundin-Red Linkup (A.K.A. Commonwealth Triple-Double)

December 6, 2020
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A linkup of three awesome lines in the Snoqualmie backcountry.

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Video Peak (A.K.A. Ptarmigan Perch)

November 30, 2020
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A phenomenal day in the Baker backcountry with even better sights. Good skiing but better views and even better friends.

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Jim Hill’s Traverse

November 29, 2020
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An early-season attempt at skiing powder on Jim Hill Mountain. Resulted in ‘shwackery, windboard, and an interesting ski out.

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Sheep Lake Couloir

November 28, 2020
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A bluebird November couloir with extra turns for fun.

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Tye Peak

November 27, 2020
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Harvesting power on Thanksgiving Day on Tye Peak.

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Crystal Mountain: Lake Basin Chutes + East Peak

November 23, 2020
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An amazing November day with light, dry snow in the Crystal backcountry. Part one of an exploratory weekend.

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Bullion Basin

November 16, 2020
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An early season tour of Bullion Basin that rewarded with surprising coverage and awesome powder.

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Mt. Forgotten

October 26, 2020
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A shoulder season scramble of Mt. Forgotten, through snow and blue skies.

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Mother Mountain Circumnavigation

October 19, 2020
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A gem of an October day running through Rainier National Park.

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Entiat 9ers (Maude, 7FJ, Fernow)

October 6, 2020
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A march through fall colors, larches, and across loose rock in the Entiat Range. Tagged Mt. Maude, 7 Fingered Jack, and Mt. Fernow along the way.

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Winter ski descent of Mt Rainier was a gem yesterd Winter ski descent of Mt Rainier was a gem yesterday. Climbed the Gibraltar Ledges and skied the Ingraham glacier. Trip report in bio link.  #dirtbagdreams
Today delivered bottomless powder and awesome view Today delivered bottomless powder and awesome views. #snoqualminix
Love exploring my new backyard. SNOQUALMINIX!!! Love exploring my new backyard. SNOQUALMINIX!!!
@anth.marra tearing it up today in the Baker backc @anth.marra tearing it up today in the Baker backcountry. #ski #baker #pnw
Snuck in an awesome day skiing pow in Crystal back Snuck in an awesome day skiing pow in Crystal backcountry today, taking laps on East Peak, Cement Basin and Bullion Peak. @kyle.mccrohan @outdoor_danimal @chronicles_de_bean
Craziness today as my @movementskis broke while SK Craziness today as my @movementskis broke while SKINNING! Binding ripped from the top sheet. Needless to say I’m very bummed about this. Glad to be healthy and safe. No injuries and able to get back to car easily. #warrantyclaim
Check out my latest gear review with @outdoorproli Check out my latest gear review with @outdoorprolink!  Head to www.dirtbagdreams.com and check it out!!  Link also in bio.  #dirtbagdreams
Got to ski three awesome lines today with @nick_mu Got to ski three awesome lines today with @nick_murad and @kyle.mccrohan. Kyle titled the tour the “Commonwealth Triple-Double”: the N Couloir of Lundin, the Cocaine Couloir (S Couloir of Lundin), and the W Face of Red Mountain. Snow conditions were meh but the day was amazing.  #dirtbagdreams
@kyle.mccrohan and Jon look on at Koma Kulshan. Th @kyle.mccrohan and Jon look on at Koma Kulshan. The Portals and the Park Glacier loom large.
There are few shots that I personally take pride i There are few shots that I personally take pride in. Normally I’m pretty self critical...but this one I’m proud of. Jon Holt launches into the air, with Shuksan looming large.  #pnw #ski #dirtbagdreams #timetoplay #snow #winter
Sometimes powder isn’t so easy to get to... @ste Sometimes powder isn’t so easy to get to... @stevekuznetsov @kyle.mccrohan and @heinelogan and I had to work for these turns on Jim Hill mountain yesterday. Lots of ‘shwackery
Skied the Sheep Lake Couloir today...what a line! Skied the Sheep Lake Couloir today...what a line! Awesome time with amazing people @kyle.mccrohan @danthemtn_man @madelynnesther @rangemealbar
Turkey trot...or rather turning the turkey? Who ca Turkey trot...or rather turning the turkey? Who cares...awesome skiing with @heinelogan @kyle.mccrohan @rangemealbar on Turkey Day! Gobble gobble  #dirtbagdreams
Long weekend ahead and already dreaming of more tu Long weekend ahead and already dreaming of more turns! Great snow coverage early season...here’s a shot of @exposure__therapy last weekend.  #dirtbagdreams
Early season skiing?? Doesn’t feel like it! Quit Early season skiing?? Doesn’t feel like it! Quite the time on Saturday with @kyle.mccrohan @danthemtn_man @madelynnesther exploring Crystal backcountry.
Winter!!! An amazing and surprising powder day in Winter!!! An amazing and surprising powder day in Bullion Basin with @_miketphoto_ @danthemtn_man @tessa_takes_a_tumble. Coverage is full so go and get it!
Ski season is here!!! Great to start the season of Ski season is here!!! Great to start the season off with good friends @kyle.mccrohan @alpine_explorer @stevekuznetsov
I recently gear tested the @mountainhardwear Expos I recently gear tested the @mountainhardwear Exposure/2 Paclite Plus shell. Here is my synopsis:  - Amazingly light at 9 ounces
- Repels water up to 4-6 hours of exposure
- @goretexna Paclite Plus is impressively durable and resistant to abrasion
- Sizing runs big, I sized down one size.  Full gear review coming soon on @outdoorprolink ! Will share more details soon!
Spent an amazing Saturday with @alpine_explorer an Spent an amazing Saturday with @alpine_explorer and @tyljasz on Vesper. Winter is coming...
A fun romp up Mt. Forgotten with @tyljasz. I love A fun romp up Mt. Forgotten with @tyljasz. I love me some snow!!! Winter is coming...
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