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

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

We picked the perfect spot for Peanut’s first backpacking trip: Glacier Basin in Mount Rainier National Park. The wildflowers were … Continue reading Glacier Basin: Our First Backpacking Trip with Baby

Does this look like the definition of paradise to you? For me, anyways, I’d say it’s pretty close. Where is … Continue reading The Mint Hut: A Scandinavian Gem in the Heart of the Talkeetnas

I love trains, so I was thrilled when Nathan’s family decided to do a family trip to the Spencer Glacier … Continue reading A Trip to Spencer Glacier on the Alaska Railroad

As many of you know, I recently climbed Glacier Peak to raise money in support of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer … Continue reading Glacier Peak Climb to Fight Cancer

Some of you may not know this yet, but I have some big news. I’m moving to Alaska!! Yep, it’s … Continue reading Oregon Explored

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

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

So, do you remember how I said last time that we were going to try and finish the next leg of … Continue reading One Last Hur…rain?

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