PNW El Niño: I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Winter
Why do we associate snow with winter? I’ve been in the snow more times this spring than I can count on one hand. However, I’m …
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From a Novice Hiker to a Skier: Climbing Mt. St. Helens
Was there reason to be terrified? I attempted Mt. St. Helens two months after moving to Washington. After sitting on the couch unemployed, I was …
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing at Ymir, British Columbia
It’s funny. Two years ago, I made a statement that I’d never get into backcountry skiing though last year I took a backcountry travel class. …
Helicopter Access Only: Ymir Backcountry Lodge
I didn’t know what to expect, but it’s one of the many reasons I like to travel. The unknown: Not having the well-developed website with …
Montana Big Sky Skiing – My First Couloir
I always wanted to visit Montana or Wyoming after growing up watching “Hey Dude” and wanting to live on a ranch. I never had an interest …
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing Idaho’s Lookout Pass
Off to celebrate the New Year with friends living in Big Sky, Montana, Lookout Pass was a perfect stop to get out and stretch the …
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Pacific Northwest
Monthly Flashback Image #5
Every month from now on I will be sharing a flashback image from my travels. What this photo means to me: Friendship. It has been …
A Week of Fun Seattle Activities
From now on, I will be sharing Pacific Northwest posts on my blog to provide local content on the areas I am exploring when I …
Are the Enchantments Worth the Hype?
Since moving to Seattle and being in the hiking “scene,” I have heard many people talk about the Enchantments. What are the Enchantments? The Enchantments …
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London
A Guided Tour: Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is my favorite building in London, and I always recommend it to my friends and family as a must-see. Elizabeth Tower …
London’s Mail Rail Ride at The Postal Museum
It was way ahead of its time, a solution to transport mail more efficiently away from the horses and the street traffic. Opening in 1927 …
2 Days in London: An Aggressive Sightseeing Itinerary
London is a large city with museums, history, and pubs. I’ve had a few friends visit London and I keep going back to similar things …
Trip Reports
Scrambling and Glaciers: How to Climb Mount Shuksan’s Fisher Chimneys Route
It was several years ago. I did a winter trip to Artist Point with the Washington Alpine Club for a backcountry skiing course. I was …
Bike to Hike: an Overnight Trip to Three Fingers Lookout
The concept of sleeping on top of a mountain in a lookout tower somehow convinced me to ride a bike 10 miles up a washed …
Scrambling up Mount Washington on the Huntington Ravine Trail
I wasn’t sure hiking the Huntington Ravine trail today was going to happen but knew I’d regret it if I didn’t try. During my hike …