I don’t need the title of thru-hiker to know my love for the Pacific Crest Trail. I don’t have to walk from Mexico to Canada in one go to know that without injury, I could do it. I don’t need any of that to know that the culture and the people on the trail have…
Tag: Hiking
Pacific Crest Trail or Bust
On January 19th at 10:30 AM PT I hopped on the online portal and waited in line for my opportunity to apply for a 2021 Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiking permit. I hadn’t actually decided if I wanted to do the trail or not, but I knew I’d rather have a permit and return it…
To Hike the PCT or Not?
To hike the PCT or not…that is the question. Here’s the thing about this question, I feel like you can only give me a response based off of your personal experiences. Especially if you have hiked the trail, I know what your answer will be 🙂 But here is the thing, I can’t for the…
Top 5 Fall Hikes of 2020
Fall is by far my favorite season of the year. There’s something special about when the leaves start to change colors, and everything turns into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange. I think the other reason I like fall so much is because I value growth and change and every year when fall rolls…
Top 5 Summer Hikes of 2020
When 2020 started we never could of imagined that this would be our reality. That sickness and death would take over our world. That not shaking hands, hugging or even getting within six feet of others would be the standard. That masks would be a new mandatory fashion accessory. Nobody could’ve known we’d be here…
Sleep System – Camping/Backpacking
On my most recent trip, Mount Adams, I knew I had to be prepared for some colder weather. I had most of my sleep system already but needed to grab a couple extra things. Some of these I used for the first time on this trip. Overall, I really like my system and have many…
Preparing to Climb Mount Adams
Some friends and I were talking the other day when I mentioned that I was going to climb Mount Adams. Now I don’t know if it’s just me, but when I am talking about doing a hike like Adams or Helens I don’t think of it as a “hike”. I definitely think of it as…
I am a Wildflower.
“Wildflowers can’t be controlled, and neither can the woman with a soul boundless as the sky, and a spirit as free and wild as the ocean.” Seas of yellow dance across the tops of mountain ridges while hints of purple and white swim among them. Peaks still white with winter snow stand tall and strong…
Not the Destination, But the Journey
On a clear, beautiful day back in February I took a long drive with some friends out to the Olympic Peninsula to spend some time hiking. We started early in the morning, took a lovely ferry ride over and arrived at the trailhead excited to be on our way. Beautiful days in Washington get me…
Change your Attitude, Change your Perspective
“Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure” Last weekends latest adventure started with this awesome plan to take another snowshoeing trip. I haven’t been in a while where we made it to our grand destination and was excited to get out and play in the deep snow again. Unfortunately, I-90 near Snoqualmie…
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