What to Wear Mountaineering: A Woman’s Layering Guide
It’s taken me years to compile the best list of what to wear mountaineering. Check out my tips, tricks, and product preferences for mountaineering clothing.
Posts tagged Pacific Northwest
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 …
What You Need to Know before Hiking in Seattle
You moved to Seattle and have an inkling to explore outside of the city. But don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. I meet …
How to Razor Clam in Washington: What I Learned
November, the time of year in Washington when it’s too rainy to hike but not cold enough for snow in the mountains. As the “rainy …
9 After-Work Training Hikes near Seattle
Extended daylight in the summer months allow hikers and climbers to get outside for some after-work training hikes near Seattle. Since I’ve been training for …
6 Things to Know Before Camping on Olympic Peninsula Beaches
The Olympic Peninsula is known for its rainforests, giant trees, national park, and Pacific coastline. Living in Seattle, the waters of Puget Sound give a …
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 …
7 Outdoor Weekend Trips from Seattle
Seattle is a gateway to outdoor themed vacations. In my opinion, adding outdoor recreation to your Seattle vacation allow you to experience more than touring museums …
What’s the Best 0-Degree Women’s Down Sleeping Bag?
Since writing this post in the spring of 2017, I’ve found that the market for women’s sleeping bags are still lacking without having to buy …