Ingalls Creek Trail, right outside of Leavenworth, is a fantastic early-season hike and a lovely one for backpackers, both old and new. Even though I’ve lived in Washington my whole life, I had not heard of this easily accessible trail, right outside of my favoritest town on earth. As most of you know, Leavenworth is known for […]
Early Season Backpacking in Leavenworth: Ingalls Creek Trail Read More »
Recently I had the chance to visit San Diego. My brother had been working there for several months, staying in a sweet 2-bedroom condo right next to Petco Park stadium downtown. He invited us to come out for a visit. I thought, why the heck not? My big dude Soren had a week off school
3 Unique Hikes in San Diego, From Easy to Challenging Read More »
Stehekin, the land of mystery. Ok, maybe that’s just to me. I’ve lived in Washington my whole life (I feel like I’ve said this phrase before), and I’ve never ventured to the far end of Lake Chelan. All of that changed thanks to an invite from a new friend. Now, I love Lake Chelan. Once
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I did not know, until this year, that there were huts up yonder in the Mt. Tahoma Trail system that you could stay at. Have I mentioned I’ve lived in Washington my whole life? Yeah, look at me learning things. The timing seemed perfect, however, given our new foray into snow activities this season. After
Winter Glamping at its Best: High Hut and the Mt. Tahoma Trail System Read More »
Are you looking for a stellar backpacking trip in Olympic National Park? If so, consider backpacking the High Divide Trail (also known as the Seven Lakes Basin). This hike had been on my list for awhile. As you might already know, I always love me a good loop trail, and this one checked all the
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Who makes up these names? Gobbler’s Knob? Good grief. Well despite the name, this hike is a good one and should be on your list of to-do’s at Mt. Rainier National Park. Some friends of ours wanted to fit in a late season one-nighter, and I was itching to get back to Rainier after our
Lake George and Gobbler’s Knob, Mt Rainier Read More »
My first hiking post! And our first hike of the 2022 season. While getting out quite yet wasn’t totally on my agenda (it’s soccer palooza for the boys right now so are weekends are pretty full), my friend Jenny invited us out with her son sorta last minute and Theron and I went for it.
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