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Month: November 2017

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Steering Wheels & Spare Tires: What You Really Should Have On the Trail

Posted on November 22, 2017by Gabby

A quick dive into any hiking post on facebook or advice given will likely mention “The Ten Essentials.” These are ten items any hiker should have when doing any hike, no matter ease or distance. But do I really need to bring an emergency shelter with me for a three mile hike?!

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A Tale of Two Winthrops, Part Two

Posted on November 15, 2017October 12, 2018by Gabby

After enjoying a beautiful sunny hike and exploring town day one in Winthrop, we planned for a longer hike (Pipestone Canyon) for day two. However, we awoke to the sound of driving rain on a metal roof and suddenly nine miles didn’t seem like a whole lot of fun. 

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When in Winthrop…Drink Local!

Posted on November 8, 2017February 4, 2020by Gabby

After hiking Patterson Mountain in unexpectedly warm weather, the boyfriendo and I were super ready for a beer and food. Winthrop might be a small town, but it’s big on great food and drinks!

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A Tale of Two Winthrops, Part 1

Posted on November 1, 2017October 12, 2018by Gabby

For our anniversary, the boyfriendo surprised me with a weekend in Winthrop! Located northeast of Seattle, near North Cascades National Park, this town is a playground in both the winter and summer for outdoor activities–but how would the shoulder season hold up?

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I'm Gabby. When I'm not drinking beer and hiking, I'm likely drinking coffee at my desk and thinking about beer and hiking.

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