Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Jul 30, 2018 | Hiking in Stevens Pass, Pacific Crest Trail
Daniel and I found ourselves with some unexpected free time this past weekend and so we decided to take a last minute backpacking trip. The night beforehand , I spent hours pouring over maps agonizing over what route to take. I was hoping for a trail near an alpine...
Last updated Jul 27, 2018 | Published on Jul 27, 2018 | Hiking in Mt. Rainier
On sunny days, Mount Rainier majestically dominates the skyline as I commute to work each day. The mountain feels like a dear friend after I hiked the Wonderland Trail in 2016. I briefly visited the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park this past spring when I...
Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Jul 24, 2018 | Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass, Hiking in Washington, Pacific Crest Trail
9.6 Miles 1840 feet elevation gain Last year I called the Pacific Crest Trail home for six glorious months. I’ve wanted to return to the trail many times since then but, alas, circumstances have prevented it. After laying low for the past few weeks to recover from...
Last updated Jan 7, 2020 | Published on Jul 10, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass, Hiking in Washington
3.6 miles roundtrip 630 feet elevation gain This weekend, I hiked to Talapus Lake with my 3-year-old nephew Ben, my brother Jonathan and my sister-in-law Sarabeth. Talapus is one of many stunning lakes that gives the Alpine Lakes Wilderness its name. The lake is...
Last updated Jan 7, 2020 | Published on Jul 2, 2018 | Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass, Hiking in Washington
8.6 Miles Roundtrip 3800 feet elevation gain Granite Mountain has been on my bucket list for a long time. Located just west of Snoqualmie Pass, the mountain is famed for amazing 360-degree views of Mt. Rainier to the south and Mt. Baker to the north. It’s also one...