Hiking Mt. Ellinor: Attitude is Everything
Mountain summits are my favorite kind of hikes. To me, they are the hikes that are the most rewarding. I love the sense of accomplishment I get while sitting on a summit taking in the 360 degree views. As difficult as it may be in the moment, I also love the challenge that comes with […]
Summiting Mt. St. Helens
Before I moved to Washington state, volcanoes didn’t cross my mind that much. Now, on clear summer days, I hardly go more than a few hours without marveling at majestic Mt. Rainier. Washington has four other major volcanoes as well: Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, and the infamous Mt. St. Helens. Because Mt. St. […]
The Hike That Changed My Life: Mt. Bierstadt
For those of you who read my About Me page, you’ll know that I didn’t grow up always loving hiking and backpacking. Through high school and most of college, I only went on one or two hikes a year when my friends asked me to join them. I enjoyed the excursions well enough, but it […]
