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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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 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.

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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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Olympic National Park

The Olympic National Park is America’s wildest and most remote park. Come with us on a journey to discover some of its finest coastline or mountain hiking and backpacking destinations.

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Backpacking Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail (video)

In this video, walk with us along the spectacular Wonderland Trail around the majestic Mount Rainier.

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Mount Rainier National Park

Discover the majestic Mount Rainier National Park through some of our hiking and backpacking trips there.

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Backpacking Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches

A short backpacking trip leads you to the heart of a remote Pacific Ocean beach for the most spectacular sunsets. Here’s what Shi Shi is about, and more.

Here's Why Cell Service on Mount Rainier Might Be Good for All of Us

In short, Mount Rainier National Park is opening up comments regarding installation of cellular telecom equipment at Paradise, WA. Here's why I believe this is good for all of hikers, climbers and visitors.

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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 Navaho Pass and Navaho Peak, a Weekend Trip

Navaho Pass/Navaho Peak is one of the best choices for early season backpacking, with lots of options for extending your trip or exploring around camp.

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Gallery: Wind

Here's a series of photos about the wind, but also about our will to climb and explore, in the face of everything that nature may throw at us.

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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!

Climbing Mount Baker via the Easton Glacier Route

This is the story of our three day climb to the summit of Mount Baker via the Easton Glacier Route.

Caulitz Rocks - Thwarted by Whiteout Conditions

Our attempt to reach Caulitz Rocks for a scramble on the south side of Mount Rainier failed due to whiteout conditions. Got to greet the marmots instead.

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 Angeles - A Signature Experience Near Hurricane Ridge

Mount Angeles is a signature scrambling hike offering some terrific views of the Olympic National Park, accessible from the Hurricane Ridge.

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.

A Journey on This Pale Blue Dot