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Trying the Ozette Triangle

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020by Gabby

Coastal hiking is a ubiquitous Washington activity for the outdoorsy–and the Ozette Triangle is a gem of a hike or backpacking destination.

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Larch Madness at Cutthroat Pass & Lake

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020by Gabby

The larches are coming, the larches are coming! The stunning larch trees are starting to turn (or have already), so now is the time to hit the road! What are you waiting for?

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Rachel Lake

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020by Gabby

With summer appearing to approach it’s final weeks, the window to hike in some areas has been rapidly closing (even before the smoke set in). To I-90 for possibly the last time in 2020 I went!

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Queets Backpacking to Spruce Bottom

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020by Gabby

After what has felt like years of begging him for more backpacking trips, the boyfriendo finally initiated a trip on his own!

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Watson Lake Backpacking

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020by Gabby

The 60+ hour weeks are still continuing at work, so for our own sanity, forced time off has been implemented. Twist my arm, I guess I’ll go backpacking?

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Saturday, in the (National) Park, Think it was the 4th of July

Posted on July 9, 2020September 29, 2020by Gabby

After knocking out ten hikes in first nine weeks of the year, COVID hit, and I started putting in 50-60+ hour workweeks and hiking trails shut down. Even as they re-opened, fear of crowding on trails or overwhelming small towns would have stopped me even if my schedule had time for hiking. But finally, I […]

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Big Beaver Trail Spring Backpacking

Posted on May 16, 2019August 24, 2020by Gabby

Months ago, I made plans with a friend for some spring backpacking. The timing couldn’t have been better for the conditions and for my sanity!

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Lake Malachite

Posted on August 2, 2018July 9, 2020by Gabby

Backpacking on a weekend–can it still be done? With the ever-exploding popularity of hiking and backpacking, finding a weekend no-permit-required hike-in campsite without driving six hours seemed improbable. 

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Get Your Goat

Posted on July 19, 2017July 9, 2020by Gabby

The Mountain Loop Highway, originating in Granite Falls, is rich with amazing hikes. Growing up further north of Seattle, I had easy access to the plethora of adventures offered here. However, I hadn’t yet conquered Goat Lake. 

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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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