Hiking in Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
Mist rolls through the spreading limbs of the tall, silver Sitka Spruce trees that flank the verdant shores of a small creek, its tumbling waters[Read More…]
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Tips for Hiking in the Rain
Anyone who’s ever hiked on the west side of Washington State knows there are no guarantees on sunny weather. While I have recently moved back[Read More…]
La Sportiva Thunder III Hiking Boots Review
For the past several months I’ve put a pair of La Sportiva Thunder III GTX hiking boots to the test on unseasonably snowy and wet[Read More…]
The Land of the Golden Larches
Like the prospectors of old, I lust after gold. I leave everything behind in the endless hunt for “all that glitters”. But my treasure is[Read More…]
Goat Rocks
As a rule, I hike a trail only once, but there are two exceptions: The Enchantments and a section of the PCT from Harts Pass[Read More…]
Fugoo Tough Speaker Review
The Fugoo Tough Speaker is the top-of-the-line outdoor speaker and the price tag definitely reflects it. But this speaker is worth every penny if you[Read More…]
Five Wild Plants Every Backpacker Should Know
Knowing a few wild plants can not only enhance your outdoor wilderness experience, it could even save your life! Many people are intimidated by the[Read More…]
Outdoor Research Enchainment Jacket
Outdoor Research has brought us the Enchainment soft-shell jacket. It was designed with the idea of high-exertion alpine activities. Built from a polyester double weave[Read More…]
Quinault’s Pony Bridge!
“Pony Bridge!” is the most common reaction when I mention the hike to others familiar with the area. I receive this exact response: An exclamation[Read More…]
Easton AL3 Trekking Poles Review
The Easton Backcountry AL3 Anti-Shock Trekking Poles are solidly built at a reasonable price. They feel good in the hand and stable on the ground.[Read More…]
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