Loowit Trail Report

September 5, 2010 Location: Mt. St. Helens, Loowit Trail #216 Region: South Cascades- Mt. St. Helens Agency: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Guide Books and Maps: Mount St. Helens NVM Trail Guide Schematic Trail Map Green…

No StoS but…..

Im very saddened to say that this weekends hike from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass (StoS) is not going to happen.  Many factors were involved in coming to this hard decision, and it wasnt easy.  I still hope to get out this weekend and be able…

Pratt River Trail Contector & CCC Trail Report

August 29, 2010   Location: Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie to Pratt River Trail to CCC Trail Region: Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Area Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie NF, Snoqualmie Ranger District   Guide Books and Maps:   Green…

Guns, Axes, and Wrist Rockets

"Hey Scatman, did you get a hike in this weekend?" "Yes I did!" "How was it?  Did you see anything?" "Yeah, two wrist rockets an axe and a 9 mm" So today was day 1 of a 2 day hiking weekend.  I got to the Pratt Lake TH around 8:20 am.…

Howe St. Stairs 8/31

Last night was an easy night at the stairs.  Just Jim Wood and I.  I walked all but one as singles (one step at a time), the one other was a double (two steps at a time). [custom_field field="Howe st. stairs 8/31" this_post="1" limit="1"…

Pratt Lake to Denny Creek Trail Report

August 28, 2010   Location: Pratt Lake to Denny Creek (Trails #1007, #1011, and #1014) Region:  Snoqualmie Pass - North Bend Area; Agency:  Mount Baker - Snoqualmie NF Guide Books and Maps: Green Trails Maps #206 & #207   NW…

Question for Week 34

Which look is better, A or B? or Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, supported by Superfeet, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun.

Wednesday Night Worlds Finals

Tonight was the last race of the year at the Wednesday Night Worlds held at North SeaTac.  It was my first time going all year, which in itself is sad and an indication of my different goals for the year. I felt pretty good after last night…

The Pines

For the last 12 days I spent my days relaxing at The Pines Lodge near Grand Lake Stream in the wilds of Maine. The Lodge and cabins, some of which date back to the 1800s, are located on the 9 mile long Lake Sysladobsis in Washington County…
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Top Ten Hiking Essentials

Top Ten Things to Bring on a Hike: 1. Map 2. Compass (actually know how to use it) 3. Water (and a way to purify it) 4. First aid kit (be sure to include an extra day of any medication you are taking or might need in…