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....
Feb 20, 2017 | Hiking Tips
Before I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, I didn’t have years of hiking experience to draw upon as I was preparing for the PCT. I’d picked up a few skills over the two previous summers reading books and through my own personal experiences, but I was a bit...
Feb 2, 2017 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
I’ve worked at the Microsoft Millennium campus for the last couple of years. It’s not the most inspiring corporate office to work out of, but it does have one distinct advantage over main campus – it’s located near miles of lovely trails.  My...
Jan 28, 2017 | Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass
9 miles roundtrip 3250 Feet Elevation Gain On Saturday I hiked Mt. Washington with my friends Jingyan and David. Â Mt. Washington is a similar level of difficulty as the popular Mt. Si trail but not nearly as crowded. Â The hike is located on the north slope of the...
Jan 24, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
This summer I’m planning a solo thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as a fundraiser for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Â The PCT is a 2650-mile long continuous footpath from Mexico to Canada that traverses along the spine of the Sierra Nevada and...
