Having grown up spending tons of time outdoors, there’s times I get outdoor deja vu. Before hiking Twin Falls, I thought I had never been there, but after seeing it?
Month: November 2019
Conquering Mount St. Helens, Part 2

Last week, I wrote about how to prepare for hiking Mount St. Helens. This week, my tale of the hike itself–the coolest and hardest thing I’ve ever accomplished.
Conquering Mount St. Helens, Part 1

Picture it: You’ve just been denied a permit to a bucket list hike. Through your tears you see the words ‘YOU Can Climb Mount St. Helens.’ Feelings rush in–skepticism, fear, doubt–and then hope and excitement.