Ski Passes while Traveling – Liftopia Review
I first learned about Liftopia at a Warren Miller Film Festival. I saw pro skiers hucking cliffs and skiing sick spine lines. Talk about some …
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A Love for Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park
When I was in fifth grade and learning about the states and capitols, I was assigned to write about two states–South Carolina and Oregon. I …
Ego – Tripping – Annapurna Circuit
I encourage others to share their travels in hopes it inspires others. Whenever a close friend of mine goes on a trip, I ask if …
Review: Xperio UV Lenses for Outdoor Adventures
I go through my fair share of sunglasses. From free shades to ski goggles, I have never been one to pay for an expensive pair …
British Columbia Skiing – Revelstoke-ness and Silver Star
It sometimes pains me to see friends and family wanting to see winter end when it hasn’t even come close to begin in the PNW. …
Learning to Backcountry Ski near Scenic Washington Volcanoes
After taking the Washington Alpine Club’s Basic Climbing Class last year, I wanted to climb more, so I decided to learn to backcountry ski this …
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Pacific Northwest
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 …
Trip Report: Climbing Mount St. Helens
After my first week of starting my job in Seattle, we had a weather inversion. Inversion means that the more elevation gained, the warmer it …
A Weekend Vacation to the San Juan Islands
San Juan Island is among many islands in the Salish Sea. Andy and I have been meaning to explore the area, so we found a …
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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 and I keep going back to similar things to …
Trip Reports
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 …
A Spring Guide to Backcountry Skiing Mount St. Helens
Washington volcanoes are an objective many mountaineers and skiers seek early spring and into the summer months. Mount St. Helens ranks in as the fifth …
Scotland: Hiking the Carn Mor Dearg Arete Loop on Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest point in the United Kingdom and is reason enough to want to hike to the top. Even in the summer …