Tag Archive for: hike


Thomas Lakes Hike
Today I got off to a late start. Getting up at 10:30 didn't help and was probably the reason but who knows. I was torn between going for a ride over Cottonwood Pass or for a hike. Since I hadn't been hiking in some time I decided to go…

Tips for the outdoors
This will be a on going list I will add to regularly. If you have tips to add, by all means please send them to us. It is not meant to be a all inclusive list but hopefully it will help you on your next adventure, whether it be camping,…

Bandera Trail Report
Trail Report from Bandera Mtn.
May 28, 2012
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Location: Bandera Mtn., Alpine Lake Wilderness
Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
Agency: Mt. Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District
This…


Winter Camping Tips
Winter camping offers it's own set of challenges. The following is a summary of things to consider when venturing out into the wilds during the winter season.
One of the first things to consider is travel is slower so distances covered are…

West Fork San Juan River, Rainbow Hot Springs
November 19, 2011
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Location: West Fork San Juan River, Rainbow Hot Springs
Weminuche Wilderness Area in the San Juan National Forest
Pagosa Ranger District, San Juan National Forest
Getting…

Indian Bar and Back on the Wonderland Tr.
September 11, 2011
Our hike started on the Wonderland Trail where it crosses Sunrise Park Road. We then did an out and back to Indian Bar Camp.
Location:
Mt. Rainier -- NW - Carbon River / Mowich Mt. Rainier National Park
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Kachess Beacon
July 9, 2011
Location: Kachess Beacon Tr. 1315 and 1315.3
Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
Agency: Cle Elum Ranger District
The Numbers:
Roundtrip 6.0 miles
Elevation Gain 2200 ft
Highest Point 4600 ft
Guide Books and Maps:
Green…

Why I’m Blessed
Most times on Christmas I'm always thinking about what I did or worse DIDN'T get for the holiday. Today my mind drifted to not what I did or didn't receive but to things I have done so far in my life. There's so many people out there who…