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...
Last updated Apr 29, 2022 | Published on Jun 26, 2018 | Best Washington Hikes, Hiking in the Issaquah Alps, Hiking in Washington
15.6 TMT miles 2360 feet elevation gain (Plus an additional .8 miles and 430 feet climbing the Middle Tiger Summit) I love hiking long trails. What I don’t love about long-distance hiking, however, is being away from my family for extended periods of time. Luckily...
Last updated Apr 29, 2022 | Published on Jun 22, 2018 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps
6.4 Miles 1095 feet elevation gain During our recent heat wave, I decided to hit the trails early for another midweek hike. This time I headed to Cougar Mountain – it’s an area I’ve visited previously but not for several years. As a part of the Issaquah Alps...
