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…
A little over a year ago we were trying to decide how we could take a much-needed vacation in the middle of a pandemic. Airplanes, hotels, and tourist attractions were all either closed or too dangerous. Then it hit us. A camping vacation, or campcation. We enjoyed camping on weekends, 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…
If you love the outdoors as much as we do, you might have heard the phrase “Leave No Trace”. It refers to a set of 7 principles that you can, and should, apply to basically any activity you participate in outdoors. Think of it as a simple set of rules Read more…
Before you head out on a hike or camping trip, you want to be sure you’re prepared. Even the most seasoned adventurer will sometimes encounter things they weren’t expecting. Weather can change rapidly (especially in the mountains), trail detours can cause your hike to be longer than planned, someone could Read more…