Jan 2, 2017 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
On January 2, I spent the day exploring the Burke-Gilman trail.  I wanted to start off the new year with a hike, but didn’t have the gear for a snow-covered mountain expedition. So, I decided to explore a stretch of the Burke-Gilman trail that I hadn’t...
Dec 3, 2016 | Hiking in the North Bend Area
8 Miles Roundtrip 3150 Feet Elevation Gain Mt. Si is a popular hike located 45 minutes from Seattle in the North Bend Area. Â With a 3150-foot elevation gain in four miles, it’s a great workout and a training opportunity for those who are preparing for more...
Nov 27, 2016 | Hiking in the Puget Sound & Islands
Swift Creek Trail #3 Sumas Mountain 6.5 Miles Although I now reside in Seattle, I originally hail from Whatcom County. Â Most of my family still lives in that area, so I headed north to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with them like I do every year. Â My mom is also a...
Nov 5, 2016 | Hiking in the North Cascades
8.2 Miles 3950 Elevation Gain Since returning from my Wonderland trail hike, I’ve stayed in shape mostly by trail running or exploring urban trails around Seattle. Â The weather has been pretty consistently awful and I haven’t had a chance to make it back...
Oct 5, 2016 | Hiking in Snoqualmie Pass
Kendall Katwalk 12 Miles Roundtrip 2600 Feet Elevation Gain I first heard about this hike last summer and have been wanting to check it out ever since. Â Kendall Katwalk is a 12-mile hike that follows the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) northbound starting at Snoqualmie...
Sep 28, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Before I hiked the Wonderland Trail in 2016, I had a lot of Wonderland Trail planning to do first. I first became interested in backpacking a couple of years ago. Â At that time I’d never been backpacking before, except for one overnight trip to the bottom of...
Sep 22, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 14 – Summerland to White River Camp Trailhead 6.9 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Loss 400 Feet Elevation Gain The ground crunched beneath my feet this morning as I walked to retrieve my bear bag. White frost covered the grass and alpine shrubs, and lacy tendrils...
Sep 21, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 13 – Indian Bar to Summerland 4.4 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss This morning I was awakened to the sounds of elk bugling. Â Earnest calls that increased in pitch and then descended again. Â Frost crunched beneath my feet and my...
Sep 20, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 12 – Nickel Creek to Indian Bar 6.7 Miles 2600 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss No rain fell overnight, which was a nice change. Â My tent was still wet from the day before but at least it hadn’t gotten any wetter. Â I was pleased to leave...
