Fresh Air: The Borah Bivy

Posted by on Nov 29, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I have used a Borah Side Zip Bivy for a lot of my summer trips and it is worked out swimmingly. It has a sil nylon bottom that is all one piece and is sewn in a bathtub form to prevent water from leaking in. On the top it has M90 fabric on the top […]

Momentous Adventures-The Black Bear Traverse (part 3)

Posted by on Nov 23, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

After enjoying a lovely breakfast in Honeymoon Meadows and get ready for a great day of hiking! Make a left at the La Crosse Pass trail and start the 6.4 mile trail up and over the pass. The 1900ft. climb leads to great views of the surrounding peaks Mt. Anderson and its glaciers, Mt. La […]

Momentous Adventures-The Black Bear Traverse (part 2)

Posted by on Nov 4, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Wake up after a restful night’s sleep at the Low Divide camp, and enjoy a easy hike past Lakes Margaret and Mary on a well graded 1400ft decent to the mesmerizing Elwha River. If it is early season, cross the river early as they tend to swell in the afternoon or during periods of heavy […]