Journeys

2023 started off with a bang

Dec '22 the one, the only mt hood peaking over the hills. get it? "peaking?" sorry

Nov '22 When I found the Grouse Vista trail on alltrails, little did I know it would become a favorite. It was simply the highest point within an hour or so from Portland. The snow was not something I was entirely prepared for. first and last time I wore a cotton hoodie on a winter hike was sinking into the snow quite a bit, periodically up to my knees. later learned this is called 'post-holing' and its typically avoided if possible final push St. Helens and Rainier facing we

Oct '22 gotta start with this one, my first pnw peakbagging experience! someone finally dragged me out of forest park and into mt rainier national park and it changed my life was not prepared for the immensity of mt rainier dry