Hiking
Guess It Can't be About the Views All the Time
Over the Memorial Day long weekend I spent a lot of time hiking. But these trails were not to any fantastic vistas or mountain peaks. Sometimes you have to just put in the miles in preparation for that future objective...to those fantastic vistas and mountain peaks! Type: Blog Story Category: Hiking Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: May 31, 2021 |
Pacific Northwest Winter Forest Mood
Around Seattle you can hike year round on snow free trails. But hiking in the Pacific Northwest during winter months does require a certain tolerance for being outside in the 30s and 40s with the frequent drizzle of rain. Type: Blog Story Category: Hiking Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: March 11, 2021 |
Mount Storm King
Make it up this short, steep trail - including a climber's route with ropes - to the rocky outcropping with signature views of Lake Crescent. Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: Olympic National Park (WA) Date: January 23, 2021 |
Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls
The 1990s TLC song advises: "Don't go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to." Now what kind of advice is that? If not for chasing waterfalls, literally and metaphorically, life would be a lot less fun, adventurous, and beautiful. Type: Blog Story Category: Hiking Location: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (WA and OR) Date: January 19, 2021 |
Ring of Fire
I fell into a burning ring of fire... Well not the Johnny Cash song, but Washington volcanoes of Summer 2020! Although, I have to admit, I did listen to the famously annoying Johnny Cash song (multiple times) while writing this blog post! Type: Blog Story Category: Backpacking, Hiking Location: Multiple (WA) Date: December 9, 2020 |
Heliotrope Ridge
Hike this relatively moderate route up a forested ridgeline for a close perspective on Mount Baker and its Coleman glacier. Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: October 3, 2020 |
Heather - Maple Pass Loop
Enjoy alpine lakes, meadows, ridges, and miles of views on this popular loop hike, plus options for several extensions! Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: North Cascades National Park (WA) Date: September 20, 2020 |
Gothic Basin
Hike up a steep, rocky trail to emerge in an alpine basin. Take advantage of the endless possibilities (and boot paths) to explore. Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (WA) Date: August 29, 2020 |
Burroughs Mountains Loop in Mount Rainier
Spend a day linking up several trails, with a little off trail travel, to see some of the best sights near the Mount Rainier Sunrise base. Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: Mount Rainier National Park (WA) Date: August 8, 2020 |
Ancient Lakes
Feel like you have stepped into another world exploring this glacial carved desert oasis with several lakes and waterfalls. Type: Trip Report Category: Hiking Location: North Columbia Basin Wildlife Area (WA) Date: June 13, 2020 |