Last week, we took Brooke on her first backpacking trip in Washington State since she was 9 years old. Lets just say lots has changed. Brooke is now carrying a full pack, hiking at the same speed as Jim, and taking amazing photos. Some things have stayed the same. Brooke couldn’t wait to jump in…
Jim and I spent Labor Day Weekend hiking and climbing with Kevin, Maria, George, and Karen in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. It was so much fun having a base camp so we could all do our thing during the day and then regroup in camp for dinner and laughs. Fabulous, low key trip. We headed…
Jim, Lisa, and I ventured into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness for a three day trip. We left on Thursday to try and avoid the crowds. Even with a mid-week start, we got one of the last parking spots at the trailhead. Glad to see people are getting out and enjoying our summer weather. We headed…
Our goal for this trip was to take Fay out on her first backpacking trip since her back surgery in early March. We let Fay pick the trip. To my surprise, she picked a 6 day trip into the Olympic Mountains. A bit ambitious for a first trip but Fay has had her eye on…
Jim and I took the last 2 days to return to climb Gunn Peak. We were there in early June with George but there was too much snow enroute to reach the summit. Since Jim had never been to Gunn Basin in the summer, he wanted to see if we could follow the ridge route…
My girlfriend Lisa was in town from London visiting her folks for a month. We stole away for a few days to catch up and spend 3 days in nature. Lisa’s pick was Royal Basin in the Olympic Mountains. Thanks to COVID, I was able to get us permits to camp in the upper basin.…
After a trip into the Pickets 5 years ago, our friend Tony started planning a trip to the Olympic Mountains. Something he knew Jim and I would enjoy. Tony has climbed in the Olympic Mountains for many, many years. Too many to count. This trip marked his 17th summit of Mt Olympus and who knows…
Day 1 – Trailhead to Gunn Basin Day 2 – Gunn Peak attempt, Gunn Point, and Tailgunner Peak Day 3 – Wing Peak, hike to Trailhead George, Jim, and I took advantage of the couple of nice days in the forecast to head into Gunn Peak basin in hope of climbing Gunn Peak and the…
Most trips to the North Cascades involves a drive through Arlington and Darrington. Every trip involves me asking Jim “What peak is that?!” as we drive past Whitehorse Mountain. It sticks up in the middle of farm land. Towering over the few near by peaks. We attempted Whitehorse a few years back with Deb and…
Taking advantage of an Alaska Airlines one day sale, Jim and I headed to Las Vegas and Zion National Park. I have wanted to return to Zion ever since my half day visit with Erika several years ago. Jim and I decided to do some of the classic one day hikes: Angel’s Landing, The West…
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