Lauren's 30th Birthday - 12/06-09/07

We spent the weekend celebrating Lauren's birthday in Glacier.

Pictures of Ptarmigan Ridge can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/ptarmigan-12_08_07/

Pictures of Horshoe Bend Trail can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/horseshoe-12_09_07/

Bullion Basin BC Ski - 12/01/07

Jim, John, and I went up to Bullion Basin for some good ol' skiing. We found excellent powder, but single digit temperatures. Yikes. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/bullion-12_01_07/

New York - 11/20-27/07

Lauren and I went back east to visit our families over Thanksgiving. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2007/new_york-11_20_07/

Halloween - 10/31/07

Lots of cool Halloween parties. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2007/halloween-10_31_07/

Mt. Rainier Paradise BC Ski - 10/27/07

Lauren, Rachel, and I headed up to Paradise. They were on snowshoes, while I got in some good skiing down Pan Point. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/rainier-10_27_07/

Mount Baker South Side BC Ski - 10/21/07

Matt, Jim, John, Ross and I braved the horrible weather and attempted to get some good skiing in on the south side of Mount Baker. Unfortunately it rained the whole time there was no snow and then it when it turned to snow all of our stuff was soaked and we were very cold. We definitely were not out all day and didn't find that good skiing. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/baker-10_21_07/

Blue Lake - 10/13/07

Lauren and I hiked up to Blue Lake to see the golden larches. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/bluelake-10_13_07/

New York - 09/13-18/07

I went home to visit my family in New York. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2007/newyork-09_13_07/

Sahale Peak - 09/08-09/07

Matt, Kevin, Jon, Becky, and I celebrated Matt's 30th birthday by climbing Sahale Peak. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/sahale-09_08_07/

Exfoliation Dome (West Buttress) - 09/01/07

Dan and I climbed the West Buttress of Exfoliation Dome while he was visiting Seattle. The climb was great as well as the granite sidewalk approach. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/exfoliation-09_01_07/

Park Butte Lookout - 08/18-19/07

Jon, Becky, Matt, Emily, Brian, Ben, Lindsey, and Lauren joined me for my 30th birthday party on top of the Park Butte Lookout. A good hike, led to a great lookout, and then to the birthday celebration, followed by one of the craziest sunsets I have ever seen. Thanks to Jon and Becky for getting to the lookout a day earlier to secure it. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/parkbutte-08_18_07/

Pineapple Basin - 08/11/07

Jon and Becky joined me to climb the Tooth, but once we arrived to the boulder fields all motivation decreased and we didn't even attempt to climb. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/pineapple-08_11_07/

Leavenworth - 08/04-05/07

I headed to Leavenworth for two days with Keelin and Jeremy. We climbed at the Planet of the Eights the first day and at Castle Rock the second. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/lw-08_04_07/

Tuck and Robin Lakes - 07/28-30/07

Lauren and I spent three days at Tuck and Robin Lakes. We even tagged Granite Mountain and got attacked by goats. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/tuckrobin-07_28_07/

Ralph and Betsy Wedding - 07/14/07

Ralph and Betsy got married in Betsy's home town of Olympia. It was an excellent three days of celebrating with great friends. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2007/ralphbetsy-07_14_07/

Gas Works - 07/04/07

Lauren, Emily, Matt, his mom, and I all walked down to Gas Works Park to watch the fireworks. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2007/july4-07_04_07/

Mercer Island Bike Ride - 07/02/07

I biked around Mercer Island and no pictures were taken.

West Seattle Bike Loop - 07/02/07

Lauren and I biked around West Seattle. No pictures were taken.

Winchester Mountain Lookout - 06/30/07-07/01/07

Matt, Jim, Ben, Matt, Chris, Dave, and myself joined Ralph for his bachelor party at the Winchester Mountain Lookout. We had such an amazing time, one of the best I have ever had. Nothing beats a full weekend of alpine napping and boozing. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/winchester-06_30_07/.

Ingalls Peak (South Ridge) - 06/18/07

Matt Nelson and I climbed the South Rige of Ingalls Peak. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/ingalls-06_18_07/

New York - 05/26-30/07

I went to visit my family in New York. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/travel/2007/newyork-05_26_07/

Bainbridge Island Bike Loop - 05/12/07

Lauren and I biked the Chilly Hilly ride in May. No pictures were taken.

Washington Pass BC Ski - 05/05-06/07

Jim and I met up with Jon to ski the birthday tour on Saturday. Unfortunately we had some issues and were suddenly skiing down the Liberty Bell gully. After all of that, we just ended up doing laps under Blue Peak. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/bluepeakcol-05_05_07/

The next day, Jim and I did the birthday tour. No pictures were taken.

Kaleetan Peak BC Ski - 04/21/07

Jim, Ben, and I did the full Chair Peak circumnavigation and were able to ski off the summit of Kaleetan Peak after many failed attempts. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/kaleetan-04_21_07/

Olympic Peninsula - 04/14-15/07

I helped Lauren out on the peninsula. No pictures were taken.

Leavenworth (Castle, Retardant, and Special Spot) - 03/31/07-04/01/07

Dan and I spent the weekend out at Leavenworth. The first day we were at Castle Rock and climbed Saber (5.5), half of Canary (5.8), and some other stuff. The second day we headed over to Retardant Rock and climbed Seven Seas (5.7), Agent Orange (5.8) and then headed to the Special Spot for some 5.10 slab climbing. Good times. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/lw-03_31_07/

Olympic Peninsula - 03/24-25/07

I helped Lauren out on the peninsula. No pictures were taken.

Vantage - 03/17/07

Dave, Kendra, Jon, Becky and I went up to Sunshine Wall to take a break from the rain. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/vantage-03_17_07/

Boulder River - 03/10/07

Jim, Jon, Matt, and I spent they day taking photographs on the Boulder River. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/boulder-03_10_07/

Snoqualmie Ridge BC Ski - 02/25/07

Kevin, Gary, and I went up to the top of Snoqualmie Ridge and found safe terrain to ski. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/snoqualmie-02_25_07/

Crystal Mountain Lift Skiing - 02/24/07

Ben, Ralph and I went skiing at Crystal Mountain and enjoyed the best day of lift skiing I have ever had. It was so deep and so intense. No pictures were taken.

Hyak Dawn Patrol BC Ski - 02/22/07

Ben, Jim, Ralph, and I went up to Hyak for some Dawn Patrol Backcountry Skiing. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/hyak-02_22_07/

Wendy Thompson Hut BC Ski - 02/17-19/07

Jon, Kevin, Jessica, and I spent three excellent days in Canada at the Wendy Thomspon Hut. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/wendythomspon-02_17_07/

Red Mountain BC Ski - 02/03/07

Ralph, Tim, Jim, and I stormed Red Mountain. The trip went well all except for the high sustained winds on the summit and bullet proof snow on the way down. We even ran into a few friends along the way. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/redmountain-02_03_07/

Nimbus Peak - 01/28/07

Kevin, Yoav, and I climbed Nimbus Peak. We also ran into Brian Polagye and Obadiah. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/mountains/2007/nimbus-01_28_07/

Olympic Sculpture Park - 01/20/07

I joined Kevin, Yoav, and Jim for the opening weekend of the Olympic Sculpture Park. A good bike ride down and great times at the park. Pictures can be found at http://alpinenapping.com/main.php/v/seattle/2007/olympic-01_20_07/

Crystal Mountain Lift Skiing - 01/06/07

Jim, Ben, and I went lift skiing at Crystal mountain and no pictures were taken.