Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop
The trails near Artist Point at Mount Baker are some of my very favorite in all of Washington. With many … Continue reading Backpacking the Chain Lakes Loop
Category: Hiking in the Cascades
Barclay Lake: A Go-To Escape with Kids
Barclay Lake is a classic backpacking destination for first timers, those with kids, and anyone seeking epic mountain views and … Continue reading Barclay Lake: A Go-To Escape with Kids
Mirror Lake Backpacking Trip
One of the outdoor highlights of the fall was our ladies backpacking trip to Summit Lake in September, a fantastic … Continue reading Mirror Lake Backpacking Trip
The Frozen Lake Series: Heather, Serene, and Lake Twenty-Two
Heather Lake The first time I tried to reach Heather Lake this winter, my best friend Lauren and I waded … Continue reading The Frozen Lake Series: Heather, Serene, and Lake Twenty-Two
A Glacial Paradise: Our Trip to Blanca Lake
This past week, the pack and I spent the night at one of my absolute favorite places in the Cascades—Blanca … Continue reading A Glacial Paradise: Our Trip to Blanca Lake
A Beautiful Recovery Continued: Necklace Valley
As I explained earlier, the pack and I have been doing a series of shorter backpacking trips around our own backyard … Continue reading A Beautiful Recovery Continued: Necklace Valley
A Beautiful Recovery: Dorothy Lake & Mount Pilchuck
I told you in my last post that we would try doing a few shorter hiking trips before deciding whether … Continue reading A Beautiful Recovery: Dorothy Lake & Mount Pilchuck
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