A hiker stands on a dirt path surrounded by massive cedar trees with thick bark draped in moss. Dense, vibrant green ferns and low-lying plants cover the ground, with bright lime-green vine maple leaves framing the top. The individual looks upward at the towering trunks that extend toward a bright, leafy canopy.

Lost in cedar wonderland.
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Framed by the dramatic, jagged backdrop of the North Cascades, a yellow labrador retriever stands sentinel on a weathered rock stump and gazes into the distance.

A tuckered-out yellow labrador retriever collapses after miles of trails, napping on the gravel beside the car with pack still on.

Forever the mountain climber.

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Pushing through the vast snowfield under a brilliant blue sky, two climbers ascend toward the Col of the Wild, nestled between the formidable Mox Peaks in the Chilliwack region of North Cascades National Park.

A first glimpse of the awe-inspiring layers of the southeast spire of the Mox Peaks, rising majestically under a vibrant blue sky in the Chilliwack region of North Cascades National Park. A lone climber rappelling from the summit emphasizes the sheer scale of these giants.

Two climbers carefully navigate the narrow ledges beneath the southeast spire of Mox Peaks in the remote Chilliwack region of North Cascades National Park.

Two climbers atop the southeast spire of Mox Peaks, basking in the glow of victory after a challenging climb in the Chilliwack region of North Cascades National Park. Northwest spire, Bear Mountain, and Mount Redoubt complete the stunning vista.

Of the six peaks summited on this trip, the southeast spire of Mox Peaks (Twin Spires) proved the most demanding, yet ultimately the most rewarding.

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Northeast panorama of Backbone Ridge, Eldorado, Torment, Forbidden, Boston, Sahale, and Cascades Pass in the North Cascades National Park from The Triad.

Enjoying the view during a rappel off the steep east ridge of The Triad in the North Cascades National Park, with the majestic Eldorado Peak providing a stunning backdrop.

Studying the route over the steep east ridge of The Triad in the North Cascades National Park, with Mount Baker in the distant backdrop.

Scenes from last October's rock climb on The Triad in the North Cascades National Park.

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Elephant Butte overlooking McMillan Creek Valley, from the east ridge of Mount Fury in the Northern Picket Range, with Jack Mountain in the left skyline

Climbing partner ascending a snow arête on Mount Fury East Peak in the Northern Picket Range, with Whitehorse Mountain and Three Fingers on the horizon

Picket Range—home to many classic and spectacular climbs in the North Cascades.
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Picket Range panorama from Luna Peak in North Cascades National Park

An oldie but goodie! A panorama from Southern to Northern Picket Ranges, taken from Luna Peak in the North Cascades National Park.
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