Some of you may remember I posted last year about how I use plastic freezer bags for my dehydrated meals and wash them after to reuse. I can usually get several reuses out of each bag, and then it will be relegated to another use like storing toilet paper and such in my pack. This…
Author: Shannon Leader
One Happy Mama
Not a lot of words needed for this trail story. My son agreed to go snowshoeing with me. We managed to find a day we could both go snowshoeing. We went snowshoeing. It didn’t rain and dump snow on us all day. We didn’t kill each other. My heart is full. The End. …
Trail Advocacy in Olympia
Two years ago, my friend Anne and I got a wild hair and signed up to participate in Hiker Rally Day (I think it was actually called Hiker Lobby Day then). I had NO idea what I was getting myself into, I just wanted to go down and support trails and talk with my representatives…
Spiced Coconut Chips
Jump to the recipe… One of the things I miss most about being paleo is popcorn. It was my go to snack; bowls and bowls of air popped popcorn. Now, it’s not to say that I don’t occasionally treat myself to a batch of popcorn with melted ghee or coconut oil but popcorn is one…
How To Make Essential Oils Insect Repellent
Editor’s Note: I have been using this recipe for awhile now and have started to skip the castor oil and still have the same results with just water. I still remember when I finally made it to the town of Trout Lake after starting my Washington PCT section and making the decision to stock up…
The Battle Is On
I think February is one of the hardest months of the year, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Depression sets in from short days without sunlight and the holiday celebrations are over (No, Valentine’s Day doesn’t count. When has this supposed holiday EVER lived up to the hype or expectation?). Everyone is hopping three day weekend to three…






