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overlooking kenai lake | slaughter ridge, cooper landing
overlooking kenai lake | slaughter ridge, cooper landing
October 2, 2024 | pnw
October 2, 2024 | pnw
October 2, 2024 | pnw
On our off day, we decided to stay close to our campsite before our long drive to Homer later in the evening. And we rolled straight into Slaughter Ridge. The name is... // 6 miles . 2800 ft gain . 3200 ft high
adventure across the bay | alpine ridge, grewingk glacier
adventure across the bay | alpine ridge, grewingk glacier
September 22, 2024 | pnw
September 22, 2024 | pnw
September 22, 2024 | pnw
We saved the best for last! Amongst all the hikes we did on our trip to the Kenai Peninsula, this was by far my favorite for the solitude, sweeping... // 13 miles . 4500 ft gain . 3720 ft high
the one trail | harding icefield hike
the one trail | harding icefield hike
September 20, 2024 | pnw
September 20, 2024 | pnw
September 20, 2024 | pnw
Visiting an Alaskan national park is not easy, but so well worth it. While nothing quite rivals the beauty of the natural land in Alaska, trails are far and... // 8.2 miles . 3100 ft gain . 3520 ft high
a more alpine washington | tiehacker ridge
a more alpine washington | tiehacker ridge
September 11, 2024 | pnw
September 11, 2024 | pnw
September 11, 2024 | pnw
A trip with my most adventurous friends would not be complete without a hardy adventure added to the itinerary. Like many Alaskan mountain names, Tiehacker Mountain also... // 6 miles . 3000 ft gain . 4435 ft high
September 6, 2024 | pnw
I call this summer edition because I did nearly the same exact loop in the winter last season on skis. After a hiatus from... // 15.5 miles . 3600 ft gain . 5950 ft high
A Guide to Washington’s Backpacking Permit System
A Guide to Washington’s Backpacking Permit System
Let’s talk wilderness permits in Washington. It’s sore of the bane of all backpackers and while I am usually one to miss deadlines for permit applications, I have many friends who are always on top of it. Part of the problem is every region has a different system, so this is my attempt to make a succinct one-page summary of all Washington permits that you might need to know to plan a summer trip.
10+ North Cascades National Park Backpacking Itineraries
10+ North Cascades National Park Backpacking Itineraries
We all know about Cascade Pass. (Actually I didn't know about its fame till relatively recently). But it's so well known for its beautiful scenery. But getting a permit to camp there can be quite difficult...
a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
a larch guide | 20+ crowd-free washington hikes
Having trouble finding quieter larch hikes with just as much beauty? Learn how to discover new larch hikes in the Cascades!
things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
things to do in the “off-season” // how to hike in the rain
Year round hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Sound crazy? Perhaps so. But when you’re in love with the outdoors, it’s hard to let weather get its way. If you’ve lived here through a winter season, you’ll know that seasonal depression is real whether or not you like to deny it. Everyone has different ways to cope and here are my favorite ways to pass the winter time and incorporating the outdoors...
Backpacking 101
Backpacking 101
New to backpacking? This guide will give you the nuts and bolts to your first backpacking trip, including what to pack!
Best Hikes Around Seattle
Best Hikes Around Seattle
For visitors and locals, here's some of my favorite hikes near Seattle ranging from easy to strenuous, and everything from peaks to lakes
Washington Hike-To-Scramble Progressions
Washington Hike-To-Scramble Progressions
Want to get into scrambling but don't know where to start? This is the perfect guide to learn about scrambling with step by step trails to progress into more difficult scrambling (non-technical rock climbing)
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