Trip Report: Camp Muir, Mount Rainier
Planning a trek up the Big One – Mount Rainier – gets my adrenaline pumping the minute I start packing my backpack. My husband and[Read More…]
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Iron Horse Trail: A Trail Report with Three Secrets, Flaky Crust and Fruit Filling
Sometimes hiking in the Pacific Northwest is about pie… yes pie. In an effort to shake off the cobwebs of winter and get ready for[Read More…]
Triple Aught Design Fast Pack EDC
By definition, the genre of military gear means lots of velcro, pockets, PALS webbing rows (sewn webbing loops – for attaching additional pouches), bombproof (literally) construction, hidden pockets (for conceal-carry purposes, among other things), and tactical color-waves. In other words, gear of this caliber can withstand almost unlimited amounts of abuse and has seemingly limitless configuration options. However, these features also make it a harder sell for your average civilian looking for a pack for a normal day hike.
Mount Rose: Olympic National Park
Mount Rose, trail 814, is found in the Southern tip of the Olympic Mountains. If you’re looking for wonderful views of the Southern Olympic Mountains[Read More…]
Goldmyer Hot Springs
While campers can pitch their tent in the campsite, hot pool hikers can continue on, following the signs to the hot springs. This trail twists upward through an old growth forest, offering a steep but scenic hike to the springs. Impatient hikers must follow the trail over a slight ridge before they can finally glimpse their reward—a small plateau overlooking a dramatic waterfall and a hot springs complex.
Barclay Lake
Nestled between Merchant Peak and the breathtaking face of Baring Mountain, this trail offers weekend hikers a chance to view the scenic alpine lake without facing strenuous elevation gain.
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