Thorp, Washington

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Washington’s lush green forests, lofty glacial peaks and pristine alpine lakes are well documented and for good reason. Each year, during the warmer months, Seattleites flock to the Cascade and Olympic Ranges in search of summery backcountry adventures filled with hot hikes, cool swims, long days...

Whether a novice, expert or anything in between, kayaking is an activity for everyone and the state of Washington just might be one of the best places for it. Between the Islands of Puget Sound and the plethora of glacial lakes around the state, adventures of any length of time and any skill leve...

Except every year I try to go on a good snowshoeing adventure disaster has struck. One year our old van careened off the road, the next year we drove for hours to find mediocre snow and last year, well last year I didn't even try. This year Snow Lake was a success. Beautiful open views, maintaine...

Picture a trip to the beach...wind blowing on your face with a smell of salt in the air, the sound of waves crashing onshore, warm sun shining on your face, and the stillness of nature. The Washington Coast delivers on this experience, and much more!1. Beautiful scenery, straight out of the movie...

I’m sitting in the backseat of a car on a 2.5 hour drive from Phuket to Krabi (Thailand) asking myself this question, while doing my yoga belly breathing to calm my nervous system of course. To be honest, I ask myself this question frequently. But always when I travel, and especially abroad. ...

I have lived in Florida my entire life. Don’t get me wrong it has its perks, if you enjoy theme parks, sand in places you can’t imagine, or skin cancer. Kidding; well not really.I got into photography about two years ago or so. I love it. Something that is subjective in how you see something is p...

The dew had soaked us through like downpour. Droplets the size of pebbles collected across the top of each sleeping bag.There had been no hint of clouds the night before, when the stretch of sky above us was cluttered only with stars. We set a dozen sleeping pads in a row on the dirt road that le...

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One of the things that I love about photography is how the quality of light can make or break a photo. When shooting outdoors it is those early hours in the morning that I love the most. There is something profound about sitting freezing in the quiet cold air with nothing but your thoughts runnin...

To start, I would like to share my gratitude for The Outbound Collective for giving me the opportunity to be part of their Writers Residency program in 2021.  Despite having my writing published by the collective I still find myself struggling with the imposter syndrome that comes from being a r...

The Perfect Place for a Low-Key Snow Day! If you are looking for a low key snow day where you can play in some powder, Snoqualmie Pass is the PERFECT place to go!  Being from San Diego, my husband and I had never experienced powder like this before, and we finally figured out why everyone is obs...