I already wrote about climbing Mount Saint Helens and the training hikes I used to prepare for the climb. The only thing left is to talk about the gear I took with me. It’s important to preface this by saying I am a strong believer in being over-prepared. I’m also Read more
If someone told me 6 years ago that I would climb Mount Saint Helens, I would have called them crazy! Actually, if they told me I would have hiked anywhere I would have laughed. Growing up in the heat and humidity of Tennessee I tried to avoid the outdoors as Read more
In 2018 I set a personal goal of climbing Mount Saint Helens. I was a pretty avid hiker at that point, but I had never climbed a mountain. I knew I had to get in better shape so I came up with a training plan. I’m a nerd so naturally Read more
One of my favorite destinations for hiking is the Mount Hood National Forest. First of all, it’s a volcano! How cool is that?! Ok, not so cool if it were to erupt, but it’s been dormant for over 220 years and scientists say the chance of an eruption any time Read more