A Guide to Climbing Washington’s Glacier Peak Volcano
I get anxious before a hard climb. Glacier Peak was not an exception; the nightmares and dreaming started on Tuesday night. It was way too early …
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10 Day Hawaiian Island Hopping: Kauai and Maui
I knew Hawaii was a haven for surfers and sunbathers, but I wasn’t expecting the variety of things to do away from the beach. Kauai’s hiking …
Trip Report: Climbing Mount Shasta via Hotlum-Wintun Ridge
Driving down the highway, the massive Mount Shasta towered on the horizon as we all started to get stoked for the climb ahead. In a …
Video: Backcountry Skiing Crater Lake National Park
Lover of volcanoes and national parks, Crater Lake is a magical place. The uniqueness of this national park causes visitors to flock in the summer months …
Trip Report: Hiking Mount Townsend via Dirty Face Ridge
The Olympic Peninsula is one of my favorite weekend getaways from Seattle, and I enjoy its many options while looking for new adventures. With most of …
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing Ingalls Basin
The resorts are closed, so the only alternative is to pack up the touring skis and head to the backcountry. After finding Turns All Year …
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Pacific Northwest
Washington Microclimates – from Tieton to Rainier
I was not familiar with the term “microclimates” until recently. Washington has many microclimates to enjoy. Microclimates allow for someone to rock climb, ski, surf, …
Being a Local Tourist in Ballard
Right before moving to a new city, I was overwhelmed with the thought of how many things I did not do locally in Cleveland. I …
Planning for Visitors in the PNW
I can’t tell you how hard it was to get people to come visit me while I lived in Cleveland, OH. Looking back, why would …
Featured Destination
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 …