Chelan Lakeshore Trail
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail is an 18 mile trail that runs along the northeast shore of Lake Chelan and is a great early season backpacking trip! The trail is usually snow free by April and provides amazing views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding mountains. If you go at the right time, you will also […]
Duckabush River: Backpacking Season Has Begun
I have been watching the weather and reading trail reports for weeks, hoping to plan a spring backpacking trip. Because Washington has many areas with low elevation, snow-free trips are possible in April. March is a little early though, but I was determined to find somewhere to go. After combing through the Washington Trail Association […]
4 Things I Learned my First Season Backpacking and What I’m Doing Differently This Year
The days are getting longer, daffodils and tulips are starting to bloom, and more birds are chirping outside my window. Spring is coming and I couldn’t be happier about it. For me, spring means that backpacking season is getting closer. As much as I enjoy day hiking, backpacking is my favorite outdoor activity by far. […]
Ancient Lakes: Oasis on the Plains
September was a rough month for me, as it was for many on the west coast. Thick, heavy smoke from the California and Oregon wildfires blanketed much of Washington, including the Seattle area. Thankfully, several days of rain towards the middle of the month cleared the smoke and brought fresh, cool air. I don’t think […]
Surrounded by Volcanoes: Backpacking Goat Rocks Wilderness
Ever since moving to Washington state, I have wanted to visit the Goat Rocks Wilderness. The Goat Rocks Wilderness lies in the South Cascades, surrounded by three of the state’s largest volcanoes: Mt. Rainier to the north, Mt. Adams to the south, and Mt. St. Helens to the southeast. Like many other areas in the […]
