This Trip Report focuses on the Mystic Lake area before a final ski descent down the 3rd Burrough to Glacier Basin. Being 4 days long and 22 miles it was a great way to spend time on the North side in late Spring.

This trip follows the high glaciated slopes of the north side over to the White River Campground. Being early March we were able to ride both the Carbon and Winthrop Glaciers in powder conditions. Over 4 days we broke trail more then 30 miles on one of my favorite ski traverses in the Cascade Mountains

With a drought hitting the Cascades I decided to head up into Spray Park to see how snow conditions were. Heading almost 20 miles in a single day it was a long day accessing the area via Knapsack Pass.

With an early season storm slamming into the Cascades it was time to get our first turns of the season. Not wanting to head to Camp Muir we made our way to the north side of Mount Rainier

Being October we had a fresh dusting of snow down to 6,000 feet. Wanting to take advantage of the situation we made our way up to the Flett Glacier via the Spray Falls Trail.

Wondering what the ski touring was like out of Mowich Lake we set up camp on the shores. With stormy weather we made a descent of Mount Pleasant and Fay Peak. This trip was around 20 miles over 4 days.

With the opening of Cayuse Pass I decided to make my way out to the Cowlitz Chimneys. This route goes over Governors Ridge before linking together the main Chimney, Sarvant Glacier and finally Tamanos Mountain before a long hike back to the car.

With Chinook Pass still closed we linked together the high points between Cayuse and Crystal Mountain. This trip is heading in a north direction finding powder snow in mid May.

Wanting to make the most out of a powder day we laid a skin track up the southeast side. Working with the terrain we did laps of the east, northeast, north and west sides of Tamanos Mountain

Following Fryingpan Creek we made a detour up to the Sarvant Glacier to explore the terrain. With plans of riding the Cowlitz Chimney falling apart we made our way back down our ascent route in great powder conditions.

With a skin track already broke in the previous day we made our way back up the Sarvant Glacier. With a front pushing in we went with plan B and a climb of Tamanos Mountain before descending the west face of Fryingpan Creek.

Wanting to ride Whitman Crest we made a late Spring trip and rode the south side. Heading down to the base of the Ohanapecosh Glacier we climbed back over and descended down to the Summerland Trail.

With the opening of the White River Road we decided to set up camp in the Ohanapecosh area. With 2 days of good weather we explored the area and made descents of Whitman Crest and the west side of Banshee Peak.

Being early spring we made our way up Fryingpan Creek before heading East. This trip links together Banshee Peak, the Cowlitz Chimneys and Tamanos Mountain. Although long it linked together some of the best lines on the East side of Mount Rainier National Park.

Being Midwinter we decided to take an alternative ascent route. With a direct climb up the Emmons Glacier we made our way over Steamboat Prow before descending the Interglacier in powder conditions.

Being the beginning of January we made our way up the Glacier Basin Trail before climbing the Interglacier. It was a cold day in the shade but well worth the effort to have our line in prime conditions.

With in being late March we decided to head back up to the Interglacier to ride the line in the sun. With an ascent up the Glacier Basin Trail we made the most out of the the daylight.

Passing by Mount Ruth day after day it was only a matter of time we before we decided to climb it. Being early January we made a descent of the northeast couloir in prime powder conditions.

With stunning north swaths we wrapped around the Emmons Glacier to make our way to the summit. Once there we rode directly down to the White River before crossing back to the sleds in late December.

With the White River Road opening for the season we set up camp in Glacier Basin before doing descents of Mount Ruth and the Interglacier. With a mixture of heavy powder and corn it was fun to link together 2 big lines in a single trip.

The plan was to ride the Emmons Glacier in blue sky powder conditions in early February. Though we were able to ride in good snow the clear sky quickly turned into a whiteout as we followed our skin track back down.

With a basecamp near Sunrise Visitor Center we spent 3 days touring around in early March. On the second day we made our way down the Sourdough Range out to Palisade Mountain before returning to camp. On the last day we exited via the Burroughs after getting a few ski descents.

Being early March we made our way up the White River Road and skinned out to Berkeley Park. Finding great powder conditions we were able to link together both Mount Fremont and Skyscraper Mountain in a single day.

With the Sunrise Visitor Center open for the season we decided to do a late season camping trip. Heading out to Mount Fremont we set our tent up on the ridge and made laps and took in scenic views of the surrounding area.

With the Sunrise Road still closed we hiked out to the Third Burrough before setting in camp and soaking in the sunset. The next day we descended into Glacier Basin and did a run off the Interglacier before heading back to the White River Campground.

A two day traverse of the Sourdough Range starting at Mount Fremont Look out before heading all the way to Highway 410. This was a complete traverse of the Range with an exploration of the Palisade.

Plans quickly fell apart when I made my way out to the Third Burrough to find my line of interest melted out. After a night of camping in the rain without a tent I slowly made my way back down to the White River.

With 3 days of good weather we decided to link together Paradise to Crystal Mountain ski resort. Heading east then north we were able to link together great lines along the way.

A 6 day solo traverse starting at Paradise and heading north. After riding some of the bigger lines on the east side of the park I set up camp near Moraine Park for 3 days. Once there I explored the area for a while before a final descent down the Carbon Glacier.

Being a stunning clear sky day in early January we made our way out to Edith Basin and tracks bottomless powder conditions. With easy access and stunning scenery the snow more then made up for the brutally cold temperatures.

A perfect Spring day heading up the Muir Snowfield before descending the Nisqually Chute. Finding perfect steep corn and riding all the way to the Nisqually Bridge there is a reason that this line is a classic in Mount Rainier National Park.

After climbing to the Muir Shelter via the Muir Snowfield we were looking for a different ski descent. Before long we were traversing over to the Nisqually Glacier and descending all the way down to the Nisqually Bridge. Being a 6,4000 foot descent it turned into the perfect scenic day.

Wanting to ride something other then the windswept Muir Snowfield we made our way down the Cowlitz Glacier. Without finding a route through the lowed icefalls we decided to traverse over to the Nisqually Chute to finish off the day.

Another trip up the Muir Snowfield only to find that the area was windswept. Leaving the Muir Shelter we made our way over to the Paradise Glacier and found the area loaded with powder. Soon enough we were down in Edith Basin and skinning back over to the Paradise Visitor Center.

With a slow start to the season we were getting desperate to find some turns. Heading up the Muir Snowfield we were able to link turns all the way pack to Paradise racing the sunlight and riding around rocks.

Wanting to keep our Turns All Year streak going we made our way up the Muir Snowfield in September. Conditions up high was blue ice and bumpy but at least we were able to tick off another month and keep the streak alive.

It was time to head out and get our October turns on the Muir Snowfield. With a nasty weather forecast we arrived at the Paradise Visitor Center only to find rain. Hoping to find powder up higher we made our way out and were able to find good snow but horrible visibility.

Being late December we made our way out to the Tatoosh Range to find deep powder turns. Breaking trail in feet of new snow we were soon on the summit of Castle Peak and making our way back to the Narada Falls Parking lot.

Being the beginning of January and the tail end of a storm we made our way out to the Tatoosh Range. With avalanche conditions unpredictable we skinned up Sunbeam Basin and took a lap in great snow conditions. Soon enough the clouds came back in and it was time to head back to Narada Falls Parking Lot.

Starting at Narada Falls Parking lot we made our way up to Castle Peak. Once there we rode the south face down to Butler Creek and made our way towards Lane Peak Col. It was the perfect day linking together great terrain and snow conditions.

With the Longmire gate potentially being closed for the day we decided to skin up towards Whapenayo Peak. Finding deep snow and great views it was a perfect Plan B day and a fun area all around.

Leaving from the Comet Falls Parking Lot we made our way up the summer trail into Van Trump Park. Hoping for powder or good corn snow we instead found bulletproof ice. Though the conditions were bad the views of Mount Rainier and the surround area more then made up for it.

Being my first climb of Mount Rainier we decided to head for the Emmons Glacier. Back in 2008 I came up wlth a plan to ride all the Washington Volcanoes and this was the highpoint of the season. Dropping off the summit we wrapped around crevasses but found excellent corn conditions.

In 2011 I had a goal to ride the Ten Highest Peaks in Washington State. With a two month trip down to South America I had to ride Mount Rainier in early August. Although late in the season fortunately the route was straight foreword and in great conditions.

Climbing up and over the Ingraham Glacier we found ourselves on the summit of Mount Rainier in early April. With the sun quickly descending we need to make our way back to the Muir Shelter as fast as possible. Knowing the Gib Chute was the most direct route we were soon making our way down in firm conditions in the last hour of daylight.

Doing a single day climb of Mount Rainier we started from Paradise at 2 in the morning. With an ascent route of the Ingraham Glacier we were on the Summit Crater around noon and making our way towards the Fuhrer Thumb.

Being late May the Kautz Glacier route was still barely in and we decided to ride it before the crux melted out. Heading up and over the Ingraham Glacier we were soon riding towards the Nisqually Bridge for over 11,000 feet.

With a week of good weather it was time to do something big. Being early May it was volcano season and I made a solo descent of the Fuhrer Finger. On the drive back home there I already had plans to go for the Success Glacier Couloir the following day.