Backpack Decision Time – Go With The Tried And True Osprey Atmos 65 Or The New Mountainsmith Zerk 40?

First Go At Chuckanut / Blanchard North-South Thru Hike

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

I was finally able to do a Mt Baker hike that I’ve always wanted to do – the Lake Ann/Mt … Continue reading Solo Overnighter To Lake Ann / Mt. Shuksan

We (3 teens and I) tried to make it up to Twin Lakes, but between the heat, smoke and altitude … Continue reading Chain Lakes Overnighter

Earlier this spring, with all of the snow in the Cascades, I decided to make it a goal to hike … Continue reading Cedar & Pine Lakes – Surprisingly One Of The Steepest Hikes I’ve Been On

I’ve been skiing at Mt. Baker for nearly 30 years, and hiked many times at Artist Point, but never thought … Continue reading Table Mountain – Last Hike Before Epic Snow Hits The Cascades