The Cascade Mountain Range is the place where I learned how to Splitboard. From active volcanoes to rugged and isolated mountains. With the help of maps and imagination there was an endless supply of ski touring objectives.
Below I’ve broken the Range into 7 separate areas with numerous trip reports within each one. From day trips to 2 week long ski traverses. Below is over 180 different trip reports breaking down the areas and potential ski tours in the areas.
The Interglacier on Mount Rainier in January
The Interglacier is one of the biggest lines in Mount Rainier National Park. Being Northeast facing I had always dreamed of riding it during the winter. From the moment that we first started sledding up White River Road it was
The Osceola Traverse: Carbon River to White River
The Osceola Traverse was a trip I came up with while focusing on topographical maps. I was looking for something that including big descents and minimal sidehilling. Knowing the North side of Rainier had some great lines I decided this
Paradise to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
Paradise to Crystal Mountain ski resort was a trip I had dreamed of for years. After riding the slopes of the east side of Mount Rainier National Park for numerous seasons I thought it would be great to link them
Sheep Lake Couloir near Crystal Mountain
The Sheep Lake Couloir is one of the main gems out of the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort Southback. It’s an aesthetic line that runs down the face of Shepard Peak over 1000 feet to Sheep Lake below. It is a
Dogleg Peak Winter Base Camping Mission
Dogleg Peak is one of those lines near Crystal Mountain ski resort that stands among others. With a steep north face that offers numerous different aspects and types of lines it offers opportunities for all abilities. From a wide open
Lake Basin Gullies and Neck Deep Snow
The Lake Basin gullies are some great terrain a ways away from where most people go. With them being Northeast facing and on the eastern side of the crest they are the perfect aspect as well as usually better weather.
Alpine Lakes Ski Traverse: Hyas to Snoqualmie
The Alpine Lake Ski Traverse was a 70 mile high route through Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Starting at Hyas Lake trailhead we would slowly make our way Southwest until arriving at Interstate 90 through Gold Creek. This trip would connect some
Hyas Lake to Stevens Pass the 14 Lakes Traverse
The 14 Lakes Traverse was one of those trips that came together after consistently looking at maps. I needed to link together Hyas Lake to Stevens Pass and kept wondering what would be the best route for a snowboarder. Looking
Slot Couloir on Snoqualmie Mountain
The Slot Couloir at Snoqualmie Pass is one of the more famous lines in Washington State. It is easy to understand why with quick access and stunning scenery. If and when storms drop new snow in the area this is
Bonanza Peak the Crown of the North Cascades
Bonanza Peak is the biggest non volcanic mountain within the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. Located near the head of Railroad Creek it’s main access is via Holden Village. It has two main drainage’s which are both to the East
The Scimitar Glacier and Glacier Peak Traverse
Glacier Peak is one of my favorite mountains in Washington State and it is easy to see why. Unlike other volcanoes it is situated wihtin the North Cascades landscape . The natives of the area cherished the mountain calling it
Mount Maude and Seven Fingered Jack via Holden
Both Mount Maude and Seven Fingered Jack are two of the highest peaks in Washington State. Being over 9,000 they are the source of both the Entiat and Chiwawa Rivers. Most times people access the area via Trinity but since
Picket Range Splitboard Traverse
It all started with a near death experience. The last time I attempted a ski traverse of the Picket Range, I slept–alone– within 100 feet of a debris pile that nearly killed me. Last time, I chose, three days into
Jack Mountain via Nohokomeen Glacier Headwall
I first set my eyes upon Jack Mountain and the Nohokomeen Glacier Headwall when I was attempting the retreat of the Picket Range. I was attempting to do what took two days of travel back in one long push. Making
Magic S Loop via Cascade Pass
The Magic S Loop has been on my radar for a long time as it always seemed like a great ski tour. With both its proximity to Cascade Pass and the quality of lines it was only a matter of
The Nooksack Traverse over Mt. Shuksan
The Nooksack Traverse is one of those trips you can’t get wrong. With the route being one long exposed avalanche path it must be done in stable conditions. Going from the White Salmon Glacier on Mount Shuksan to Ruth Mountain
Mount Baker Splitboard Festival
The Mount Baker Splitboard Festival has become the biggest Splitboard event in the world. A time and place where like minded individuals migrate to the sleepy town of Glacier in Northern Washington. When March came around it was time to
Mount Shuksan via the Northwest Couloir
The Northwest Couloir on Mount Shuksan was a line I’d attempted to ride a few previous times. I have had to back off because of firm conditions as well as feeling uncomfortable with the snowpack. But after two days riding
Mount Shasta in Northern California
Mount Shasta is the second highest volcano in the Cascade Range located in Northern California. With 9,700 feet of prominence it is possibly the best ski touring volcano within the range. During the last 10,000 years, Mount Shasta has erupted
Three Sisters Wilderness Middle and South Sister
The Three Sisters wilderness is a volcanic playground in Central Oregon. With 4 massive volcano’s within its boundaries you can find great ski lines on every aspect. Though the area has an abundant snowpack it is most popular for late
Dakobed Traverse to Glacier Peak
The Dakobed Traverse is a high alpine route from the Boulder Pass trail in Glacier Peak Wilderness to White Pass and the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington state. The trip starts off forest road 6400 and the White River Trailhead