Posts tagged Washington Alpine Club

I wasn’t sure what to expect leaving my home a few years ago, somewhere I was within driving distance. My love for the outdoors began in …

After taking the Washington Alpine Club’s Basic Climbing Class last year, I wanted to climb more, so I decided to learn to backcountry ski this …

Continuing to compile all the knowledge and skills learned during mountaineering school, it was time to practice even more. After work on Friday, I headed …

Woah, I am behind in writing my mountaineering posts for those following along at home. You might remember that I had to make up Snow …

So much to learn about safety on the mountain. I know this is a broad topic, but I am sharing as much as possible that …

I honestly did not think I was ever going to enjoy winter camping since I was always a cold baby. However, on Valentine’s Day (2013), …

After spending the last two Saturdays at Spire Rock, I was excited to climb on real rock that was not molded into cement. The completion …

Knots were the vain of my existence. I have been rock climbing for years now, but I never learned the technical names or all the …

In my pursuit to find if mountaineering is for me, I have been busy buying gear, reading, and practicing skills as part of the Washington …

Standing on the top of a summit with views of the surrounding area on a clear day is hard to miss. However, such perfect conditions …