Winter hiking is fun!
I admit that winter hiking seems harsh and cold, but there is a bright side to the season too. Quiet and peaceful come to mind, along with a deeper silence that seems to lead to more random animal encounters. This winter so far is proving to be an exception, but usually the Gorge or lower […]
One Day Wilderness: Mt. St Helen’s Rim
Climbing to the rim of Loowit is one of the most rewarding and startling experiences that a northwestern outdoor enthusiast can do, it is a rite of passage. Amazing views south to the Sisters and east to Mt. Adams on the climb up lava fields covered in snow. While on the Rim, you are captivated […]
Weekend Gem: Mt. Rainier’s Westside Loop
It has been a while bit since I had done a trip up at Mt. Rainier, so it seemed an appropriate destination for a final snow-free trip this season. Also, I have been putting together trail descriptions for a book on trekking trips in the Gifford Pinchot, which includes the first segment of this trip […]