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Multi-Day Backpacking: Olympics

Posted on March 30, 2022by Gabby

With feeling a bit more confident in my backpacking skills, I’m planning to tackle my first multi-night backpacking trip this year! There’s ton’s of options here, some available even now!

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Issaquah Alps–Anti-Aircraft Peak Loop

Posted on March 23, 2022by Gabby

The ‘Issaquah Alps” is the unofficial name for the mountainous lands around Issaquah, including Poo Poo Point, Cougar Mountain, Squak Mountain, Tiger Mountain, and Rattlesnake Ledge. There’s miles of trails here, with a little something for everyone!

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Teneriffe Falls

Posted on March 16, 2022by Gabby

Who doesn’t love a good waterfall hike?!

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Cascade Lake & Moran State Park

Posted on March 9, 2022by Gabby

As I’ve mentioned, Orcas Island is the most rugged of the San Juan Islands, at least for those wanting to hike. The peak of the island, Mount Constitution, is inside Moran State Park–but there’s easier hikes too!

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Turtlehead Summit

Posted on February 23, 2022March 9, 2022by Gabby

The San Juan Islands are a wonderous retreat. While there’s nearly 200 named islands, the big ones–Lopez, San Juan, and Orcas–are easily accessible by ferry. Orcas is the most rugged of the San Juans in terms of hiking peaks and valleys.

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North Seattle Park & Brewery Guide

Posted on February 18, 2022by Gabby

Here’s a quick referenmce guide of some great trails in the Seattle-North area accessible year-round, with no parking pass required–and the breweries to pair them with!

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Snohomish County Park & Brewery Guide

Posted on February 11, 2022by Gabby

Between a job that has me actually working most of the time and a new puppy, I am SERIOUSLY dropping the ball on posting. With the pup needing shorter distnaces, shorter car rides, and snow-free trails, we’ve been exploring some of the local park and trail networks. I’ve posted about Lord Hill, Lime Kiln, Heybrook […]

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Larch Madness: Clara & Marion Lakes

Posted on October 26, 2021by Gabby

This year, it seemed the larches just weren’t going to happen for me. But thanks to the late-turning Western larch, low and behold!

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Mind the (Sourdough) Gap

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021by Gabby

The PNW has a tiny window–sometimes a non-existent one–between when fall color is out and when they either fade or get covered by snow. Mama Boots and I decided to squeeze one last colorful hike in and we still had some snow!

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Fall Hikes: Leaf Peeping and Color Seeking!

Posted on September 18, 2021January 3, 2022by Gabby

Okay, I’ll admit it: I am a basic, fall-loving gal. Give me football, pumpkin spice lattes, and some leaves changing colors. I love everything about fall–including fall hiking here in the PNW.

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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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