That Winter Adventure Itch

I’m all about the new hygge trend these days. There’s no direct English translation, but Quartz sums up this Swedish word … More

The Mighty Enchantments

The Enchantments. I remember almost six years ago when I was driving through a mountain pass near Leavenworth and was told … More

I recently got to show my very best friends one of my favorite places in the world — Leavenworth. We … More

Photos and re-cap of a June 2016 backpacking trip to Navaho Peak near Cle Elum.

Last winter I was on a PR campaign to show the world that Seattle did indeed see the sun in the … More

Leaves are changing, air feels crisp and technically it’s fall, but I’ve got summer on the mind. I finally made … More

Woke up to forecast of 84 degrees and clear skies. A Sunday with a true “summer” day feel. On days … More

It all started with a note. My good friend Anne trekked up Mailbox Peak on Saturday. She knew I had … More

A week ago I was hiking in the foothills of Los Angeles, feeling warm in a tank top and remembering … More

There is something about going to sleep the night before a day of hiking that makes me feel like a … More