The New Primal Beef and Turkey Jerky
What do you look for in a jerky? Taste, naturally, and a fair price. We don’t typically eat jerky to be “healthy,” but we do[Read More…]
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Salewa Alp Flow Mid Boots Review
The Salewa Alp Flow Mid Boots are a “…tough trekking boots made of nubuck and ballistic mesh with a protective rubber edging. Innovative GORE-TEX® Surround™ Technology creates[Read More…]
Almost There: A Chance Encounter along the Pacific Crest Trail
It was the first day of September, 2013, and I was feeling a little impressed with myself. Starting at the Columbia River Gorge, I had[Read More…]
Ecuador: “It may not be a success, but always an adventure.”
We stood at the memorial at the base of Chimborazo Mountain in the Ecuadorian Andes. The wind whipped across the land and snow grains pelted[Read More…]
New Cairn App — Trip Safety and Cell Coverage
We all know that you should tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return. It improves your chances of being found quickly[Read More…]
Vaude Asymmetric Pack Review
The Vaude Asymmetric 42+8L Mens is touted as a great pack for “…hut to hut adventures, technical touring pack for multi-day alpine hiking and journeying.”[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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