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Biking the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Renslow to the Columbia

April 17, 20190 9060

Last weekend I did a one-way 22-mile bike ride on the Cascades to Palouse State Park Trail from Renslow to the Columbia. This amazing rail trail takes you on a fantastic tour of Washington's scrublands and railway history, though rockfall is a real concern in areas.

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Doe and Ike Mountains

July 19, 20200 399

Doe Mountain in the Okanogan Range is a former fire lookout site that makes for a sublime ridge line cross country outing. Neighboring Ike Mountain is an easy bonus.

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Day Hiking Mount Whitney

October 15, 20150 2010

Disappointment over my failed JMT attempt was replaced by excitement when I somehow lucked into Whitney day hike permits AND clearing smoke conditions. Standing on top of the Whitney summit at 14,505' with my dad and stepmom right next to me was proof that life rarely unfolds exactly as planned.

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Returning to Goldmyer

January 11, 20150 801

After being stranded on the Middle Fork by flood waters after a visit to Goldmyer Hot Springs, I returned with friends and Goldmyer's caretakers to retrieve my Jeep and help clear the road of debris.

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Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

June 6, 20210 466

Over the Memorial Day holiday I had an unplanned summit of Muckamuck Mountain, the site of a former D-6 cupola lookout. I also had a chance encounter with a fan club of sorts in the middle of nowhere!

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Ramsey Peak

July 25, 20200 542

While I might not recommend the awful gauntlet of a deadfall route required to get to Ramsey's summit, exploring the Methow Wildlife Area is always a quiet, beautiful experience.

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War Creek Ridge Lookout Site

May 22, 20210 396

The old lookout site atop War Creek Ridge west of Twisp River Road is a steep cross country outing through thick brush and ticks but the spectacular views are worth the type 2 fun!

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Thrapp Mountain Lookout Site

April 25, 20210 200

The Thrapp Mountain fire lookout site may not be the most photogenic summit but lookout footings still remain and it's a worthy objective for peakbaggers and lookout enthusiasts.

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Earl Peak and Adventures in Solo Backpacking

September 1, 20140 352

Playing gear Tetris on a Friday night, sleeping in my Jeep with my dog during a rainstorm.. just your normal Labor Day weekend outing!

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Rampart Ridge: Rainy, Soggy, Snowy *#!$#^ Hike

September 30, 20130 138

Not to be deterred by one of the worst September storms Seattle has ever seen, I packed my rain gear and met up with my crazy friend Annette to bag a peak on Sunday. Sounds like a perfect outdoor hiking weekend, right?

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Conquering Fear: Sea Kayaking the San Juans

August 23, 20170 262

All of us have fears, yet living in fear keeps us from truly living. Since my childhood I've been terrified of the water and it's taken me over 30 years to finally defeat it. Recently I was able to fulfill a dream to sea kayak to the beautiful San Juan Islands, which is proof that all of us can conquer our fears!!

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Running the Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin

November 17, 20140 1960

A trip report from a Memorial Day weekend exploring Stehekin and running part of the Lakeshore Trail along Lake Chelan. We're so lucky to have such an amazing place in our backyard!

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Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

For the Birds

Investing in Energy Independence

North Twentymile: A Labor of Love

Repainting Lookout Mountain

Etiquette Tips for Visiting Staffed Fire Lookouts

Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

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Biking the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail: Renslow to the Columbia

Doe and Ike Mountains

Day Hiking Mount Whitney

Returning to Goldmyer

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

Ramsey Peak

War Creek Ridge Lookout Site

Thrapp Mountain Lookout Site

Earl Peak and Adventures in Solo Backpacking

Rampart Ridge: Rainy, Soggy, Snowy *#!$#^ Hike

Conquering Fear: Sea Kayaking the San Juans

Running the Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin

Washington State Hot Springs

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

Viewing the Northern Lights

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

Visiting the Yakama Reservation Fire Lookouts

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