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Paradise Valley Conservation Area

Posted on March 2, 2021by Gabby

For the fourth time this year, my snowshoe plans fell through. It seems I have done something to anger the outdoor gods. However, lowland parks free of avalanche danger and full of trails are in abundance here!

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North Creek Boardwalk

Posted on February 23, 2021by Gabby

I love a good boardwalk. Between avalanche danger and time constraints, I’ve been hitting a lot more local parks lately, and this marshy Snohomish County park is full of nostalgia for me.

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Calling the RIGHT Bluff at Ebey’s Landing

Posted on February 10, 2021by Gabby

Yet again, I was faced with a choice to watch Tom Brady in yet another super bowl or to opt outside. No-brainer!

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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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Padilla Bay

Posted on February 12, 2020by Gabby

Ahh, Washington. You can pick a date and a hike weeks in advance, and then days before with rampant flooding all around, you get to scramble for a backup. Ain’t it grand?

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Sun Mountain Trails: Kraule-View Ridge Loop

Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020by Gabby

In Winthrop is the famous Sun Mountain Lodge. Amongst other lodge-y amenities, the lodge offers some stunning snowshoe and xc-skiing trails. We decided to check out their snowshoe trails when in Winthrop for MLK weekend.

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Pearrygin Lake State Park Snowshoe

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020by Gabby

The boyfriendo’s family recently moved to Winthrop. Knowing what an outdoor city Winthrop is year-round, I was thrilled for a chance to visit!

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Port Gamble Forest

Posted on January 15, 2020January 22, 2020by Gabby

Usually, when I plan a hike, I pick the hike first, and brewery or other stops on the way home second. This weekend, I flipped that script!

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Two Seasons of Lake Twentytwo

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020by Gabby

Thie weekend, I did something I don’t usually do–I repeated a hike. But this time, there was snow!

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Urban Hiking: Mercer Slough

Posted on December 31, 2019by Gabby

As the doldrums of winter are upon us (with snow levels and avalanche danger wildly fluctuating), I have been embracing our nearby parks for my trail fix. Next up, Mercer Slough!

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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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