Backpacking High Pass Loop - Buck Creek, Napeequa Valley, Little Giant

Join us on this unforgettable Glacier Peak Wilderness 4-day backpacking trip from Buck Creek to Little Giant Pass via High Pass and Napeequa Valley.

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Backpacking Yellow Aster Butte with Views of Mount Baker and Shuksan

Backpacking to Yellow Aster Butte, a 3-day trip with spectacular views of Mt Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi Peak, endless meadows, tarns, and scrambling options.

BackpackingTimea ZilcsakSeptember 5, 2020Backpacking, Hiking, Trail, North Cascades, Mount Baker, Overnight, Alpine, Classic, Favorite, Forest, Lakes, Mountain, Meadows, Ridge, Views, Wildflowers, Tarn, Mount Shuksan, Featured, Camp Comment

Van Trump Park via Comet Falls - Day Hike With Majestic Views All Around

Hike beyond Comet Falls to reach Van Trump Park for colorful meadows, wildflowers, and fine views of Mount Rainier, Adams, St Helens, and the Tatoosh.

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Backpacking Park Butte with Stunning Views of Mount Baker

An overnight backpacking trip to the Park Butte Meadows and Fire Lookout Tower with a short side trip to Mount Baker’s Easton Glacier and climber’s camp.

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Backpacking Spider Gap and the Glacier Peak Wilderness

Join us on this wonderful 7-day backpacking trip to the Glacier Peak Wilderness via Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes, Image Lake, and Buck Creek Pass.

BackpackingTimea ZilcsakAugust 1, 2020Washington, Backpacking, Hiking, Trail, Multi Day, Central Cascades, Leavenworth, Alpine, Camp, Classic, Creek, Favorite, Fire Lookout, Forest, Lakes, Loop, Mountain, Meadows, Mines, Pass, Ridge, Sunset, Views, Wildflowers, Wilderness, Wildlife, Nature, Outdoors, Featured Comments

Backpacking the Goat Rocks Wilderness (video)

In this video, join us on our 5-day walk in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Known for some of the best views on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Goat Rocks is a wonderful place to go backpacking.

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Backpacking Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Mountain, a Weekend Trip

An Olympic National Park classic, Marmot Pass is an ideal destination for a weekend backpacking, panoramic views from Buckhorn Mountain and sunset camping.

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Backpacking the Enchantments, Washington's Finest Alpine Lakes

Washington’s very best backpacking: a combination of alpine lakes, streams, meadows, dramatic rocky peaks, open trails, high camps, and lots of goats!

Vesper Peak - A Favorite Hike With Outstanding Views

Vesper Peak, one of the best hikes in the North Cascades. You are rewarded with fabulous views of some of the most spectacular peaks in Washington State.

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Mount Pilchuck - Where Zombies Hang Out

Mount Pilchuck is one of the best day hikes in the Cascades. It’s short, offers great views, a lookout, and, in bad weather, you might even see zombies.

The Old Mount Si Trail - A Better Way to Hike the Most Popular Seattle Peak

Here’s a better way to hike Mt Si, the most popular Seattle peak. The Old Trail is rougher and more challenging, but you get there with hardly any crowds.

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Backpacking the High Divide/Seven Lakes Basin Loop

The best backpacking route in the Olympic National Park, with beautiful camps, clear lakes, high alpine, and sightings of bears in their natural habitat.

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Backpacking The Enchantments' Eightmile/Caroline Lakes

The Enchantment’s Eightmile/Caroline zone is a perfect weekend backpacking trip, with clear lakes, mountain views, secluded camps and scrambling opportunities.

Backpacking Yosemite National Park in 7 Days

Follow our 7-day backpacking trip through the heart of Yosemite National Park, starting from Tuolumne Meadows and ending, 50 miles later, in Yosemite Valley.

Backpacking the Olympic South Coast Wilderness Trail

There are few places as wild and beautiful as Toleak or Strawberry Point, to name just a few of the South Coast Wilderness Trail's highlights. This 17 mile stretch of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City, was our destination for this long weekend backpacking trip.

Backpacking Toleak Point and The Olympic South Coast Wilderness Trail

The South Coast Wilderness Trail, a must-do weekend backpacking trip along 17 miles of wild Pacific Ocean beaches and cliffs, from Third Beach to Oil City.

Hiking Silver Peak via Cold Creek Trail

Silver Peak is a great short hike that rewards you with outstanding views of the Snoqualmie Pass peaks including Mount Rainier. Go hike it in a free afternoon.

HikesDaniel ZilcsakJune 22, 2013Silver PeakAlpine, Creek, Favorite, Forest, Snoqualmie Pass, Nature, Summit, Wildlife, Washington, Hiking, Article, Views, I90 Corridor, FeaturedComment

A Journey on This Pale Blue Dot