In June 2024, we attempted Mount Rainier via the Emmons-Winthrop route. This post is about our experience with high winds and whiteout conditions while climbing Mt Rainier.

A long day, a classic Sierra ridge, and plenty of fun to make you want to do it all over again. This trip report covers an alpine climb of Lone Pine Peak via the northeast ridge—an engaging line of 3rd to low 5th class granite, big exposure, and even bigger views.

A 3-day ski traverse through the Palisades Basin: five high passes, perfect spring snow, and unbeatable company. From South Lake to Taboose Pass, it was pure Sierra magic.

Five days in the remote Domelands Wilderness brought river crossings, overgrown trails, mountain lion tracks, and total solitude. From waist-deep fords of the Kern to starlit camps beneath granite domes, it was Sierra wildness at its finest.

Kicking off canyoneering season with a rugged Death Valley slot—five rappels, moody skies, and the smell of creosote in the air. A perfect start to winter in the desert.

What started as a desert-daydream in 100-degree heat became a full-on alpine mission up Mt. Williamson. With snowshoes, crampons, and a ton of stoke, the three of us tackled 8,000 feet of gain, four seasons in three days, and a summit push that delivered everything you'd want from a Sierra classic.