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 […]
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Have you always wanted to section hike the Pacific Crest Trail? I didn’t. As a day-hiker for years, the thought of schlepping all my gear and sleeping in the woods was horrifying to me. Why would someone find that fun? But one day a friend convinced me to go out for “just” a little one-nighter. I
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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
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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
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DAY 7: White River to Summerland August 23 Mileage: 6.7 Summerland … how do I love thee, let me count the ways. I’ve done a lot of hiking. Ok, let’s just say more than most people I know. And mostly Washington. But still, a fair bit. Summerland (and Panhandle Gap) are the most magical places
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Day 4: Eagles Roost to Mystic Camp August 20 Mileage: 11.5 Today we were leaving misty Eagles Roost camp and heading through an iconic part of the park, Spray Park. I had very much been anticipating this day. But before I go any further, the aroma profusely emitting from Soren’s body at this point needs
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This is my favorite photo from our trip. I just love how the white, majestic mountain seems to swirl down into luscious greens, with a hint of trail in the foreground, wildflowers in full bloom all around. And there’s Soren, almost unnoticed, unknowingly and completely blending into his surroundings. Oh my heart when I look
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We did it! We completed 9 whole days on the Wonderland Trail, starting and ending at Longmire. Before I dive into any stories, I just want to say my boys, ages 10 and 13, are rock stars. Frickin’ rock stars. Were there tears? Maybe. But we made it around that glorious mountain with good spirits
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