16 Miles On The Pacific NW Trail (PNT) – Training Hike For Chinook Trail Thru-Hike In October

In training for my Chinook Trail thru-hike this October, I’ve been going out on 15+ mile training hikes in the Bellingham … Continue reading 16 Miles On The Pacific NW Trail (PNT) – Training Hike For Chinook Trail Thru-Hike In October

Welcome Pass – High Divide Trail Near Mt. Baker – Looking For A Good Workout?

Wow, if you are looking for a way to really test your body this trail is for you! According to … Continue reading Welcome Pass – High Divide Trail Near Mt. Baker – Looking For A Good Workout?

After months of planning it’s all coming together – I’m going to solo thru-hike the Chinook National Recreation Trail this … Continue reading Chinook Trail Thru Hike – It’s Happening This October!

The last two years I have made it my goal to hike every trail in the Chuckanuts – everything from … Continue reading First Go At Chuckanut / Blanchard North-South Thru Hike

With a forecast in the 70’s and no rain, it was a perfect opportunity to try out some of my … Continue reading Quick Shakedown Overnighter In The Chuckanuts

Another great day of trail work, this time at Larrabee State Park – now that I’ve done 5 trail parties … Continue reading WTA Trail Work At Larrabee State Park & Shiny New Hard Hat

It was my 5th volunteer work day with the WTA, which means I’ll receive my very own green hard hat! … Continue reading Making New Trail With The WTA On Lookout Mountain

One of my resolutions for 2018 was to get involved with trail work with the WTA (Washington Trails Association), a … Continue reading Volunteering With The WTA (Washington Trails Association)

I had pretty good success last year with the gear setup I had, but the one big issue I had … Continue reading Backpack Setup Going Into 2018 Season

With reports of snow in the mountains, as summer transitions into fall, there was one hike that had eluded me … Continue reading First Snow Of Fall On Yellow Aster Butte