Snow Camping in Paradise
Winter is over, I realized as I bent down to photograph a blooming Trillium during one of my most recent ventures. Trilliums here in the Pacific Northwest signal more sunshine. Longer days. Beginning… Continue reading
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6/22/17 – How Not to Cross a River
Day 60 Miles: 1,347.78 to 1,367.17 Total miles hiked: 783.32 Two months on the trail. Time flies here. The day started with the usual alarm ring at 4:45 a.m. Most of the morning… Continue reading
6/21/17 – Lassen NP
Day 59 Miles: 1,332.22 to 1,347.78 Total miles hiked: 763.93 Some mornings getting up does not come easy. Today we woke up on a soft, comfortable dirt next to a singing stream, and… Continue reading
Skyline Loop
On a sunny day Paradise, WA is exactly what the name promises – a paradise of flowery meadows and never-ending views including those of several major volcanoes in Washington State. Variety of trails… 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
Observation Rock
Of the trails starting from the Mowich Lake entrance of Mount Rainier NP, Spray Park is the most popular choice. If you asked, many hikers would admit the views of Mt. Rainier looming… Continue reading
JMT – Day 18 – Rae Lake to Meadow at mile 184
August 20, 2014 It is not uncommon for me to wake up during the night to go pee but tonight I am woken by discomfort. The situation reminds me of a fairy… Continue reading
JMT – Day 17 – Meadow at mile 169 to Upper Rae Lake
August 19, 2014 Everybody needs to rest from time to time and my body chooses to go on strike today. It starts in the very morning when my stomach refuses to finish breakfast.… Continue reading
JMT – Day 16 – Marjorie Lake to Meadow at mile 169
August 18, 2014 The silver shimmer of the morning frost takes as by surprise. It shouldn’t. We are in an altitude of over 11,000 feet. Nature often paints here with its white brush,… Continue reading