Adventure Log: Huckleberry Creek

October 2, 20225.5 miles (120.5 of 101), 7 of 7 new hikes I like anticipation. I’m looking forward to the … Continue reading Adventure Log: Huckleberry Creek

Adventure Log: Juniper Ridge, Agony & Ecstasy

July 14, 2022 / 6.2 miles / 60.9 of 101 / new #3 of 7 After several days of Camp … Continue reading Adventure Log: Juniper Ridge, Agony & Ecstasy

June 24, 2022Mount Zion / Olympic National Forest /6.5 miles / 42.6 of 101 /1030 ft. elevation change It’s hard … Continue reading Adventure Log: Return to Mount Zion

May 17, 2022South Coldwater Lake Trail, 8.2 miles (25 / 70) It’s been over two weeks since I’ve been on … Continue reading Adventure Log: In Which I Invoke All Three Great Prayers—Help. Thanks. Wow.

April 7, 20224 miles (to date: 11.9 / 70) After last week’s daily change in this week’s weather forecast—three days … Continue reading A Fair Weather Escape: Mt. St. Helens, Gardening, and Approaching 70

I’ve just completed my annual slideshow—with music—of my hiking season to beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest (and one in … Continue reading 2021 Adventure Season—The Movie

May 30, 2021 “Planned adventure,” one might argue, is an oxymoron. And one wouldn’t be completely wrong. I did have … Continue reading Adventure Log: Not According to Plan

May 15, 2021 I’ve been to Lewis River Falls before: once camping in the rain with a leaking tent and … Continue reading Adventure Log: Lewis River Falls

September 4, 2020 I wasn’t planning on a hike this week. I feel the season winding down, plus I have … Continue reading Adventure Log: Pinnacle Saddle and Reflection Lake

August 14, 2020 Gradual but relentless, relentless but gradual; choose your perspective. WTA said 2900 feet elevation gain, my phone … Continue reading Adventure Log: Eagle Peak Saddle