It’s fall in Washington, and my friends Ryan and Max flew in from Chicago, IL, and Michigan, respectively, to hike the Enchantments . It...

Has it been four years already? I moved to the PNW this week four years ago. Here are 10 lessons I've learned.

UPDATED May 21, 2025 Dog Mountain is a not-so-hidden gem on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. Though it’s well known, the...

Whenever you go backpacking, you’ll hear every single person on the trail telling you to only bring the essentials. This is great advice....

Backpacking is one of the best experiences in the whole world! The adventure, the views, the carrying all your essentials right on your...

Contrary to popular belief, there is such a thing as a bad hike. You may have not hit a fitness goal. You may have panted all the way up...

General Thoughts on the trail: I went North to South, starting in Yosemite and ending at Whitney Portal. Many people go south to north,...