The last few years we have been visiting Bend, Oregon more and more, often in the winter months. Bend, Oregon has exploded as an outdoor recreation mecca in the last few years, especially because drier temperatures mean less seasonal blues. But don’t be fooled, its proximity to places like Mount Bachelor mean there is plenty…
Editor’s note: it is the month of December and for many bloggers it is the season of “Blogmas”. It is a marathon of posting every day for the month of December, often with a holiday theme. For some crazy reason I have dived into this as motivation to clear out some drafts and repost some…
Editor’s note: it is the month of December and for many bloggers it is the season of “Blogmas”. It is a marathon of posting every day for the month of December, often with a holiday theme. For some crazy reason I have dived into this as motivation to clear out some drafts and repost some…
In April of 2021, when a weather window opened up during spring break, I drove up to the Mount Baker ski area with hopes of a blue bird day. I have been there more than a few times but the views always looked like this: But I had hope as I hit the…
Last month, my friends Mark, Elle, Izzy (Snowdog) and I took advantage of one of my snow days to go play in the snow up at Snoqualmie Pass. This was my second time visiting this popular snowshoe route and once again, it did not disappoint. The trail to Kendall Peak Lakes sits just east of…
Snow is here, snow is here, snow is here!! On Friday I got out with my friends Elle and Sarah for a day in the snow up at Stevens Pass here in Washington State. Look at all the snow!! This is a great snowshoe for folks who want to try something short and easy or…