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
Tag: hiking
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
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
Conquering my Mountain
August 9, 2017
For years I have stared at this mountain in awe. Catching glimpses as I drove on the hi-way, standing in her shadow as I hiked on trails, hoping one day I would stand on her 14,000ft peak. I slept restlessly all night, tossing and turning with anticipation and nervousness. As the alarm sounded on Tuesday … More Conquering my Mountain
Enchanting Enchantments
July 4, 2017
Everyone has special places that they like to visit, or would love to see one day. I have a few. Someday I would love to trek through Nepal or visit Patagonia’s national parks. But luckily for us, we have one of the most beautiful places right here in the PNW. Every year thousands of people … More Enchanting Enchantments
How Not to Forget the Baby
June 12, 2017
I know right now your thinking, “how on earth could you forget your baby?”. Well, don’t worry, I have never actually forgotten the baby. But I have forgotten so many other essentials, I sometimes wonder how I have managed to never leave a child behind. Once again, we were headed out for a day hike. … More How Not to Forget the Baby
Thank you
May 22, 2017
Sometimes in life we forget to stop and notice the little things. But thanks to two little feet, and an inquisitive mind I am again noticing what once I just passed by. It was Monday morning, and we were set out to meet some friends for a little hike. On the way, our friends let … More Thank you
