Alpental Ice Climbing - 12/17/05

Ralph, Dan, and I headed to Alpental for some ice climbing. Rare freezing weather led to somewhat climbable conditions. There was ice, but there was also water running below it. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/phantom-12_17_05/

Matt and Emily Farewell Party - 12/15/05

Phil and Claire hosted Matt and Emily's farewell party before they moved to Boston. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/mattemily-12_15_05/

Phantom Descent BC Ski - 12/10/05

Ralph, Ben, Kevin, and I attempted to do some backcountry skiing on Snoqualmie, but we ran into some problems and never made it up. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/phantom-12_10_05/

Snoqualmie XC Skiing - 12/04/05

Lauren and I went xc skiing at Hyak and no pictures were taken.

Snoqualmie Lift Skiing - 12/03/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Alpental and no pictures were taken.

New York - 11/23-30/05

I went home to visit my family in New York for Thanksgiving. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/newyork-11_24_05/

West Cady Ridge BC Ski - 11/12/05

Kevin, Jessica, Gary, Chris, and I went to West Cady Ridge for some backcountry skiing. We also found some snow baseball. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/westcady-11_12_05/

Source Lake BC Ski - 11/05/05

Lauren, Ania and I went backcountry skiing to Source Lake and no pictures were taken.

Halloween Party - 10/31/05

Ralph and Betsy hosted a great Halloween Party. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/halloween-10_31_05/

Parents Visit - 10/17/05

My parents were in town and we had a sushi party at Hotel Ashworth. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/sushi-10_17_05/

Italian Vacation - 09/07-24/05

Lauren and I spent over two weeks in Italy visiting Rome, Florence, Greve, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Venice, Verona, Siena, San Gimignano, and Orvieto. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/italy-09_07_05/

Matt & Emily Wedding - 09/02-04/05

Matt and Emily got married in Mazama the week after Phil and Claire's Wedding. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/mattemily-09_04_05/

We also spent two more days climbing at Fun Rock and pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/mazama-09_03_05/

Phil & Claire Wedding - 08/27-28/05

Phil and Claire got married in Mazama. It was such a beautiful wedding and pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/philclaire-08_27_05/

We spent the next day sport climbing at Fun Rock and pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/mazama-08_28_05/

Ruth Mountain - 08/20-21/05

Matt, Ralph, Ben, John, and I climbed and slept on the to of Ruth Mountain for Matt's batchelor party. Great times were had and pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/ruth-08_20_05/

Tomyhoi Peak Attempt - 08/13-14/05

Lauren and I attempted Tomyhoi Peak, but were not able to summit. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/tomyhoi-08_13_05/

Guye Peak (Improbable Traverse) - 08/07/05

Ben and I climbed the Improbable Traverse route on Guye Peak. It was definitely challenging and the exposure on the traverse pitch was wild. No pictures were taken.

Exit 38 - 08/06/05

Ralph, Dan, and I spent the day climbing at Club Paradiso. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/exit38-08_06_05/

Rialto Beach - 07/29-31/05

Lauren and I spent three days out at Rialto Beach. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/rialto-07_29_05/

The Tooth (South Face) - 07/21/05

Ben and I climbed the South Face of the Tooth. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/tooth-07_21_05/

New York - 07/09-14/05

I went home to New York to visit my family and attend Rache's Baby Naming. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/newyork-07_09_05/

Buck Mountain / Fortress High Traverse - 07/02-04/05

Gary, Boyd, Lindsay, Stephanie, Brian, and I spent Fourth of July weekend doing a high traverse over Buck Mountain and Fortress. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/buck-07_02_05/

Washington Pass - 06/25-26/05

Ben, Nicole, and I spent the weekend climbing at Washington Pass. We climbed SEWS by the South Arete on Saturday and Liberty Bell by the Becky Route on Sunday.

Pictures of SEWS can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/sews-06_25_05/

No pictures of Liberty Bell were taken.

Orcas Island - 06/11-12/05

Lauren and I spent two days biking on Orcas Island. We even biked up Mount Constitution. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/orcas-06_11_05/

Prusik Peak (West Ridge) - 06/04-05/05

Ralph, Ben, and I climbed Prusik Peak via the West Ridge. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/prusik-06_04_05/

Del Campo Peak - 05/28-29/05

Lauren, Ralph, Betsy, Deb, Nicki, and I went to Gothic Basin. Ralph and I climbed Del Campo the second day. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/delcampo-05_28_05/

South Ingalls Peak - 05/22/05

Ralph, Ben, Dave, and I attempted to climb the South Ridge of Ingalls Peak, but ran into a lot of snow, ice and a great storm on the way. We then tagged the South Peak in a whiteout instead. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/ingalls-05_22_05/

New York - 05/12-17/05

Went home to New York for Mike Wolin's Wedding. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/newyork_05_12_05/

Mount Pilchuck - 05/07/05

Lauren and I hiked up Mount Pilchuck. Unfortunately the top was socked in, but the sun did come out on the way down. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/pilchuck-05_07_05/

Leavenworth - 04/30/05

Ben, Ralph, Dan, and I went to leavenworth for some climbing. We went to both the Classic Crack area and Bathtub Dome. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/lw-04_30_05/

Snoqualmie Skiing and Tiger Mountain Run - 04/09/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Alpental, but after we found out that the skiing was horrible we stopped off at Tiger Mountain and ran the trail to the top. No pictures were taken.

Snoqualmie Lift Skiing - 04/02/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Alpental. No pictures were taken.

Mom Visit - 03/25/05

My mom came to visit and we did alot of sightseeing. Pictures of the Space Needle can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/spaceneedle-03_25_05/

France - 03/10-19/05

After England, I went to France. I spent the first part of France in Paris. I definitely loved walking around Paris, especially around the mall and going up the Eiffel Tower. Once I heard that it was cold in France, I decided to go to Chamonix instead of Nice.

Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/france-03_10_05/paris_03_10_05/

After Paris, I took an overnight train ride to Chamonix. It was such a beautiful town with the French Alps rising right above you. There were insane views ofMont Blanc, Aiguille Du Midi, and the Mer de Glace. I spent the entire time skiing at Le Brevent, Le Tour, La Flegere, and Les Grands Montets, which was actually in Argentiere. Everything went extremely well except when I missed my train back to Paris, which obviously made me miss my flight back to the states. I left the next morning and slept one night in Charles De Gualle Airport and was able to somehow get on a flight back to Newark. My family met me for a few hours in Newark before I flew again back to Seattle.

Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/france-03_10_05/chamonix-03_15_05/

England -03/04-09/05

After Senegal, I went to England. In England, I mostly stayed in London and was able to catch two Arsenal matches. I also spent the day with Ben in Oxford. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/england-03_04_05/

Senegal - 02/23/05-03/03/05

I went to Senegal for work and it was a crazy experience. My first time traveling internationally and it was to Africa. We spend a week in Dakar and were able to travel north to Saint-Louis and to the Djoudj National Birk Park. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2005/senegal-02_23_05/

Hotel Ashworth Party - 02/12/05

We threw a sweet party at Hotel Ashworth. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2005/ashworth-02_12_05/

Snoqualmie Lift Skiing - 01/16/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Snoqualmie Central and Alpental. No pictures were taken.

Snoqualmie Lift Skiing - 01/15/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Alpental. No pictures were taken.

Snoqualmie Lift Skiing - 01/08/05

Ralph and I went lift skiing at Snoqualmie Central. No pictures were taken.

Manning Provincial Park - 01/01-03/05

Kevin, Gary, Ralph, and I went backcountry skiing up in Canada at Manning Provincial Park. We went up Strawberry Flats and Snow Camp Mountain. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2005/manning-01_01_05/