I want to share with you something I wrote up for Washington Trails Association recently that I am sure you are going to love! If you are looking for something hot to carry into the outdoors with you as we move into the colder months of fall and winter, these 8 beverage ideas are sure to…
Tag: winter
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…
Do You Prefer Gloves or Mittens?
Editor’s note: this page was updated on 1/15/2021 Ah, the eternal hiker question. Which are better, gloves or mittens? There are benefits to both gloves and mittens. Some would say that gloves are better because they allow you to do things with your hands that you can’t with mittens that require more manual dexterity…
Biting Off More Than I Could Chew For Turkey Day
Knowing I would be camping on the coast for the weekend, I wanted a hike to start things off right and balance out the family feast so I opted for a trail that may have been better attempted on a day I didn’t need to be somewhere before dark. I almost succeeded. It’s a long story…
Hiking Has Ruined Me
I am often asked about why I hike so much and the answer varies widely as I have many reasons for making hiking one of my top priorities. Nothing fills my soul like a walk in the woods. This time of year is the hardest for me because I am ruined to all other forms…





