Last updated Apr 29, 2022 | Published on Mar 29, 2017 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
11 Miles 2500 Feet Elevation Gain 30 lb backpack Yesterday, I felt recovered enough from The Sick to go on a hike. Â I’ve been on some easy walks around Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood to test the waters, and I felt ready. Â I was originally planning a...
Last updated Feb 14, 2022 | Published on Mar 24, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I start my Pacific Crest Trail hike in exactly three weeks! Yesterday I completed a 15-mile day hike with 4000 feet of elevation gain and a 30lb backpack – the culmination of a rigorous 3-month training plan. My feet felt like they had wings as I effortlessly...
Last updated May 27, 2021 | Published on Mar 18, 2017 | Travel Belize
In early March, I traveled to Belize for a romantic getaway with my main squeeze, Daniel. Â We won’t get to see eachother very much while I’m hiking the PCT, so we decided to spend some quality time together before I left for my hike. Â We took a tiny...
Last updated Feb 14, 2022 | Published on Mar 17, 2017 | Hiking Tips
In February 2017, I attended the ALDHA-West Ruck in Cascade Locks, Oregon in preparation for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. ALDHA-West (which stands for the “American Long Distance Hiking Association West”) promotes and educates folks about hiking long...
Last updated May 25, 2021 | Published on Mar 14, 2017 | Hiking in Oregon, Travel Oregon
11 Miles 3100 Feet Elevation Gain On Friday, February 24, I drove 3 hours south to the Columbia River Gorge for a conference. Â I wanted to check out the local scenery, so I did some research and decided to hike the Angel’s Rest-Devil’s Rest Loop....