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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Hiking in Hawaiian Paradise – The Kalalau Trail
You don’t have to hike the Kalalau Trail to experience the Na Pali Coast. Tourists are able to experience the coast by taking a helicopter, boat, or …
North Cascades National Park – South Early Winter Spire Attempt
Tucked away in northern Washington, the North Cascades National Park is explored by locals. Set aside to protect the northern Cascadian mountain range that spans …
Ego -Tripping – Kathmandu
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 …
Flying High in Kauai with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
After booking my plane tickets to Hawaii, I was excited. Excited to be going to Hawaii for the first time, excited to backpack the Kalalau Trail, …
Trip Report: Early Snow on Bootjack Mountain
With the seasons changing, it was time to get a few more hikes in before the snow falls and ski season begins. The last trail near …
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Pacific Northwest
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 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 …