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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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Larch March to Tiffany Mountain

Posted on October 14, 2020February 23, 2022by Gabby

A larch hike…on a gorgeous WEEKEND day in October…WITHOUT crowds? They do exist!

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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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Granite Mountain

Posted on October 8, 2019September 29, 2020by Gabby

In the midst of buying a house and moving, it seemed I’d never catch up to my blog! Luckily (?) a sick day has knocked me on my rear, unable to do anything but sip fluids and write.

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Larch Madness at Heather-Maple Pass

Posted on October 10, 2018August 25, 2020by Gabby

After being on my wish list for years, I finally got to do Heather-Maple Pass Loop. This hike checked all of my boxes, and despite its exploding popularity, it’s a top-three favorite hike for sure. 

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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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