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 […]
One Day Wilderness: Barrett Spur
One of the best high points on Wy’East, in my opinion can be reached by way of the epic Timberline Trail. The Mazama Trail follows Cathedral Ridge where views of Hood open up as you wander into meadows of red and gold where tiny streams wind down the Mountain. Follow US 26 three miles east of […]