Don’t get the winter blues
November 1, 2018
With the right layers, and know how you can keep getting your pesky adventurers outside, and keep some of your sanity. … More Don’t get the winter blues
Proposal Above the Clouds
October 23, 2018
In the midst of all the adventures and memories, one of the best moments of my life happened!
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Mini Mountaineer Mover
June 17, 2018
So it has been a little bit since my mom and dad got off their butts and took me outside camping in the woods. Ok not really, but at least a bigger, funner and exciting trip. So dad has been in the garage a lot lately working on some super, secret project. He wont let … More Mini Mountaineer Mover
Backpacking on the Cape
June 13, 2018
Warm weather has finally come to the PNW, and to help welcome the sun we decided to head out on a little backpacking trip. Some of the best hiking here can be found along the beautiful Pacific coast. It has easy trails, with a great reward and perfect playground waiting at the end. When you … More Backpacking on the Cape
Just trying to Recreate
May 30, 2018
RECREATE: a pastime, diversion ,exercise or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. When my friend Sachi invited myself, and our friend Ashley to come to Utah and hang out with her family for a weekend, I jumped at the chance. A weekend away with my favorite ladies was just what I needed. I mean who wouldn’t want to get out of rainy, cold Washington, and … More Just trying to Recreate
Samuel’s Corner: Warm in Winter
February 16, 2018
Not sure that mom knows it is cold for me today. I mean there is smoke coming from her head as she walks with me on her back. But I can see nothing but the white trees and a fluffy snow covered trail and I am burrrrry. All of the sudden she stops, takes me … More Samuel’s Corner: Warm in Winter
Overnight at the Snowbowl
January 18, 2018
With so many options of outdoor activities here in Washington, how does a family decide to start the Holiday season? There is a hike along the I-90 corridor with classics like Mt. Si or Franklin Falls. A day on fresh pow at one of the ski resorts. Sledding or tubing followed by hot chocolate. All … More Overnight at the Snowbowl
Terrible Twos on the Trails
December 21, 2017
I started hiking with my three older kids when they were well past diapers and temper tantrums. As long as we had red vines and chocolate everyone was happy to wander through the woods. We counted tree rings and learned which berries were edible. There were always reminders to stay on trail, and not cut … More Terrible Twos on the Trails
Samuel’s Corner: Get Outside
November 2, 2017
Hello, my name is Samuel and I am a mountaineer…well more so a mini-mountaineer as I am only 2 years old. My mom and dad have been taking me out in the wild since I was very little. My first backpacking trip at 6 months old. Now some of you might think that is crazy, but my … More Samuel’s Corner: Get Outside
Changing Seasons, Changing Adventures
October 13, 2017
The summer was packed with long sunny days, vacation time and endless opportunities. On any given day we could be found along some trail, listening to the sounds of nature, soaking in the warm rays on our skin. We could rise early or start late without worry of the sun going down. When we packed … More Changing Seasons, Changing Adventures
