Tag Archive for: Hiking
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.…
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…
Training for StoS
First off your probably wondering what StoS is. It's the abbreviation I made up for Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass. One of my big goals for 2010 is to fastpack the 72 miles from Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass in one shot. Yes, that's a big bite…
Pacerpole Review
When you think about hiking poles they all seem pretty much the same, right? Some might have suspension, or have 3 sections or 2, some are carbon fiber or some aluminum, and some have cork, rubber or foam grips. Though slightly different…
The StickPic Review
The Stick Pic
I was first introduced to the StickPic in April of 2009. I was promoting nuun at the ADZPCTKO Party (Annual Day Zero PCT Kick Off) when Rod the inventor of the StickPic came over to introduce himself. He gave me…
McClellan Butte S240
Clellan Butte S24O
July 8-9, 2010
Last weekend I decided I was going hiking after work one day this week.
I also decided it was time to finish this hike. A few years back I had
broken my wrist at Seward Park racing my road bike and while…
Lake Lillian S24O
So this Saturday I went for my first S24O. I decided on Lake Lillian since it's easily accessible and not too long of a hike (worried I'd aggravate my hurt foot). I packed more gear than I needed since I didn't know what to expect at the…
Going Sub 24 Today
A quick stop for some Chipotle and then it's off to the woods. Going on my first S24O (sub 24 hour overnight) of the year. Check back soon for photos and trip report.
Scatman
Granite Mountain
This past winter I climbed Granite Mountain for the second time. It was a beautiful day as you can see from these videos. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfnDNmbfaas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDM-9w82plY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlxB36IIc-A
Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass 2005
Even though this is an old trail report I wanted it here on my post as a reference for you the reader.
I started on a Friday night around 6:30 pm, Labor Day Weekend. My first goal was to reach Trap Pass, 13 miles in to my hike. I arrived…
