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Trip Report: Bench Lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains

Trip Report: Bench Lakes in the Sawtooth Mountains

The fog lay over the lake like a downy blanket as I laced up my boots and quietly threw a few essentials into a rucksack.[Read More…]

by March 3, 2016 0 comments Trails
Trip Report: New Hampshire’s Pemi Loop

Trip Report: New Hampshire’s Pemi Loop

31.5 miles, 18,000 feet of elevation change, 12 – 4000+ footers, White Mountain Guide book time: 20 hours and 17 minutes. The Pemigewasset Wilderness in[Read More…]

by February 2, 2016 0 comments Community, Trails
Trip Report: Lake Ann

Trip Report: Lake Ann

Follow a well-worn and rocky trail through forest, meadow and talus to a beautiful lake perched above a deep glacial valley. But the lake is[Read More…]

by January 14, 2016 0 comments Trails
The 4,500km Great Himalayan Trail is the adventure of a lifetime, if you are physically and mentally ready to pay the price to trek the highest trail on earth. Source: redbull.com

The Highest Trail on Earth

Robin Boustead is mapping the Great Himalayan Trail that spans roughly 4,500km through the mountainous regions of Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Tibet. The trial[Read More…]

by October 21, 2015 0 comments Trails
Tuck and Robin Lakes

Tuck and Robin Lakes

Robin Lakes, with gem-colored sparkling water and towering, white granite mountains, is often referred to as the “Little Enchantments.” Much like the Enchantments, you will[Read More…]

by September 16, 2015 0 comments Trails
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Hike (Trout and Boulder Lakes)

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Hike (Trout and Boulder Lakes)

I recently had the opportunity to explore the Alpine Lakes Wilderness hike off HWY 2 just past Skykomish and was amazed at the abundance of food,[Read More…]

by September 11, 2015 0 comments Community, Trails
Eleanor Creek Trailhead

Mt. Rainier’s Northern Traverse

Standing high above the White River, I gazed up at the looming heights of the Willis Wall, a vast snow encrusted cliff of black rock[Read More…]

by September 10, 2015 0 comments Trails
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail spans three National Parks, seven National Forests, and three mountain ranges on its way from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean. Source: pnt.org

Nonstop Hike from Montana to the Pacific Ocean Coming Soon

Lace up your hiking boots and grab your backpack, the 1,200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail from Glacier National Park to the Washington Coast[Read More…]

by September 8, 2015 0 comments Trails
Meander Meadow Trip Report

Meander Meadow Trip Report

The hike up to Meander Meadow offers incredible mountain views, beautiful fields of wildflowers and lots of wildlife, making it worth the total lack of[Read More…]

by August 5, 2015 0 comments Trails
Trail above Sunrise campsite, the morning started hot with temperatures reaching the 90s.  The next day brought thunder and lightning showers.  Photo by Sheri Goodwin.

Shades of Mount Rainier on the Wonderland Trail

I felt fortunate when I won the National Park Service lottery to hike the 90-miles (plus) around Mount Rainier on the Wonderland Trail. However, by[Read More…]

by August 3, 2015 0 comments Community, Trails