Easton, Washington

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In the past, your shelter options while backpacking were pretty limited – tent or…… tent. Then ultralight cuben fiber flat tarps and pyramids came along, but everything was still on the ground. Now, backpacking in hammocks is a serious option with multiple manufacturers offering products suited t...

Sure, adventure is all about the journey. But it doesn’t hurt when the final destination comes with lunch (and maybe a cold one) next a beautiful mountain lake, right? If you agree, then you’ll love exploring Washington. With nearly 8,000 lakes across the state, there are plenty of options to sat...

I recently moved to Washington from Florida on a whim. Normally, my life is a little more planned out than moving across the country without first having a job lined up, but this move needed to happen. I can honestly say that moving to Washington state has been one of the greatest decisions that ...

The last hurrah, the last weekend in Washington, so of course I had to go down swinging. My friends Brian and Tim from home came up for the weekend and I decided I needed to go to the North Cascades and Diablo Lake to cap off my year. With good weather in the forecast, I was really excited to go ...

Chances also are that you haven’t won a permit in the lottery system. Sure, the Enchantments are beautiful. In fact, they’re drop-dead gorgeous. But for those of us who haven’t won it big in the lottery yet, here are some of my favorite alternatives. These five lesser-known Washington gems have v...

Winter is in full force up in Washington and for those of you ready to take on the elements, the backcountry has turned into a winter wonderland for adventure. Backpacking destinations that are typically packed with campers all spring, summer, and fall are now your own personal snowy playground. ...

Snoqualmie Pass is one of my favorite areas in the state. Not only does it have the mountains, forests, and lakes that Washington is known for, it's also home to some incredible waterfalls like Snoqualmie Falls! If you’re in Washington, visit Snoqualmie Pass and go on these 10 spectacular hikes. ...

Moving up here from California was a bit of a change (um, hello, WATER). Once I got settled in around UW and got to know the city better, I've started looking outward. The Olympic Peninsula, The Northern Cascades, British Columbia, Victoria Island, I get so excited thinking about the next 4 years...

The Pacific Northwest is blessed with amazing waterfalls. Although the Columbia River Gorge is often hailed as the waterfall mecca, there are plenty of incredible cascades to explore in Washington's interior. Whether it's a quick day trip from Seattle or a weekend getaway across the state, Washin...

You’ve just checked off that grueling hike, climb, ride,etc. from your bucket list and now you’re tired, sweaty, thirsty and mostimportantly hungry. What better way to reward yourself than a big juicy burger,fresh cut fries and a refreshing milkshake. Luckily for you, that little sliceof American...

Washington D.C., the nation's capital. When people think of D.C., they usually conjure up images of Capitol Hill or the White House, with political big wigs moving about the city passing laws concerning our wild places with seemingly tenuous connections to them. Thankfully, although it may not se...

It's important to find time to explore the outdoors as often as possible, even if it's just a short hike before work. But we all have that urge inside of us to finally go on that epic adventure. To walk through untouched forests, swim in crystal clear lakes, and stand triumphantly on the peak of ...

After a summer spent in flip flops at sea level, we strapped on our boots and loaded packs to attempt to climb Mount Adams, Washington’s second tallest mountain.  Commonly referred to as the perfect peak for beginner mountaineers, Mount Adams is a non-technical climb that takes you to 12,276 fe...

The trip started late August back home in Kirkland, Washington. Our last backpacking trip before we all left for school again in the fall. As my group of eight begin to plan our 3 day trip into Stehekin, only accessible through backpacking in or a boat ride from Chelan, we knew there was a strict...

We arrive just after sunset - when the last red light of day leaves the highest rampart of Devore Mountain and the basin of Bird Lakes is enveloped in silence and cool shadow. This late arrival is partly a consequence of time spent absorbing the golden light of subalpine larch forests on our appr...