Timeless Trails-The Olympic N.P. and High Divide Loop
My first backpacking trip was in the wild Olympic Mountains, we went up the Hoh River to Glacier Meadows and then backtracked down the river before climbing up to the High Divide. From then on, I started a love affair with this amazing range. The formal record of a proposal for a new national park […]
Timeless Trails-A brief history of epic trails
Trail: The Wonderland Where does it go: Around Mt. Rainier Miles: 93 “There is a trail that encircles the mountain. It is a trail that leads through primeval forests, close to the mighty glaciers, past waterfalls and dashing torrents, up over ridges, and down into canyons; it leads through a veritable wonderland of beauty and […]
Trail Hazards-River crossings
Most side creeks are easy enough to cross in any season, however some creeks and most rivers are difficult in the shoulder season of spring. There are things that one can do to help them stay in their comfort zone and safe overall. One thing that I do when I am setting foot on a […]