Laugavegur Day 1 – Landmannalaugar
The bus crushed the river flow. A sudden dull thump. The wheels are submerged completely for few moments, the stream gently rocking the vehicle. I instinctively reach for the seat in front of… Continue reading
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Cheese and Sausage
Simple, quick and delicious breakfast that always gives me great energy for the miles ahead 1 serving 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes 1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder (can be substituted for fresh shredded… Continue reading
Goat Lake Loop with a Side Trip to Old Snowy
Goat Rocks Wilderness is a 105,600-acre alpine paradise in the southwestern part of the Cascade Mountain Range. An ancient volcano once towered over the landscape reaching the height of over 12,000 ft that… Continue reading
Welcome Pass – Excelsior Peak Traverse
If you crave supreme views of the North Cascades, Excelsior Peak is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite. The vistas, including such icons as Mount Baker and Mount Skuksan, stretch all the way to… Continue reading
Pesto Tortellini
2 servings 7 oz (186g) shelf stable tortellini (such as DaVinci) 1 packet of olive oil (appr. 0.375 fl oz) 2 packets powdered pesto sauce mix (such as Simply Organic Sweet Basic Pesto)… Continue reading
GSI Outdoors Infinity Mug
Bought this mug to replace my titanium single wall one during winter trips to keep my beverages hot longer. Not a double wall but does it’s job just as well. We managed to… Continue reading
Tanks Lakes
The trail to Necklace Valley starts on a gentle grade gaining only about 600 feet in the first 5 miles as the path meanders through lush second-growth forest. In the spring and early… Continue reading
Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce
2 servings 150 g (5 oz) Pumpkin Pasta (found in Asian stores) or angel hair pasta 1 jar pumpkin sauce – dehydrated 75 g (2 – 3 oz) dehydrated vegetables (I like mix… Continue reading
Lake of Angels – Upper Lena Traverse
High above the lush green valley floor where deer come to drink from the waters of Hamma Hamma river there is a small alpine lake nestled among rugged peaks, talus fields and waterfalls.… Continue reading
Burroughs Mountain Loop
From the countless variety of day hikes Mount Rainier NP has to offer Burroughs Mountain is one of my favorites. Most people pay it a visit in the summertime when the drive to… Continue reading