Snow is here, snow is here, snow is here!! On Friday I got out with my friends Elle and Sarah for a day in the snow up at Stevens Pass here in Washington State. Look at all the snow!! This is a great snowshoe for folks who want to try something short and easy or…
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Family Time On Stegosaurus Butte
Back in February, on President’s Day Weekend, we had the blessing of a few days with the kids to enjoy some time outdoors. Unfortunately, the avalanche risk was high so our options for playing in the snow were limited. We decided to head up Snoqualmie Pass and revisit the slope I scrambled 6 weeks…
7 More Things I Need To Tell You About Snowshoeing
I’m not sure how this year’s snowshoeing is going to turn out with my bum arm, but I’m going to do my best to get out there in the snow. I have been looking forward to trekking through some good fresh powder since spring when I finally upgraded from a pair of secondhand snowshoes after…
What’s A Little Loss of Skin In Trade For Adventure?
I started writing this post from the 16th story of a hotel in downtown Tacoma with a view of the Puget Sound peeking out beyond other tall buildings in the distance on Tuesday. I did some urban hiking to get there; riding for 3 hours on public transportation 62 miles from home to attend a training. A training…
Oh, That’s Right
Last week I had yet another one of those moments when I was not happy with how I look. My few extra pounds. That my clothes don’t fit like I want them to. I was hard on myself for eating way too many snacks and not running enough stairs. And then I reminded myself that I climb…
Vegetable Curry Noodles
On my snowshoe to Bear Lake up the Mountain Loop Highway, I left my food preparation for that last minute dash out the door. Scanning the fridge for something I could heat up and throw in a thermos, I noticed all the dehydrated ingredients I have from last summer. Hmmm, what could I mix up…