Shortest Backpack in History
I don’t know if I could apply to Guinness Book of World Records or anything, but a half mile walk is certainly the shortest …
Goat Peak Lookout
Not to be confused with Goat Peak which is by Chinook Pass, or Goat Lake on the Mountain Loop Hwy – the …
Lake Ingalls Solitude
We had the lake completely to ourselves. If you are a hiker in Washington and have heard of Lake Ingalls, then you know what …
Mount Townsend Escapism
“I can’t believe the news today. Oh I can’t close my eyes and make it go away.” Of course, these U2 lyrics weren’t written about …
Completing Ingalls Creek…Almost
Ingalls Creek is open! After having had just a little taste a few years ago, I have been hoping to someday come back to complete …
Skagit-Sauk Reach
Before anyone gets mad, let me first say I confirmed this trail was open before I went. I’m trying hard to “stay home …
Getting Through the Winter
Finally, a trip report from 2020! I’m still trying to catch up on last year’s hikes, but thought I’d better at least post one trail …
Lake Dorothy and Bear Lake
The summer solstice strikes each year between June 20th and June 22nd, and much like the “death eaters” are called to their master once …
Dosewallips River Road
May is not the easiest month to find a backpacking destination. But by the time it rolls around and spring has fully sprung, the itch …
Artist Point Snowshoe
Is it just me, or do you always have something you feel you need to redeem at REI? They are masters at “giving” you …