Labor Day weekend seemed to be the last opportunity we had for a “big” trip this summer. The weather forecast was promising, so we went ahead and decided to trek the long-awaited Grand Pass Loop in Olympic National Park. This would be 46 miles and 12,600 feet of elevation gain over three days and twoContinue reading “The Grand Loop – Olympic National Park”
Tag Archives: 2016
Kautz/Wonderland/Ramparts Loop
There are endless loops in Mt Rainier National Park that will allow you some challenging day runs/treks and boast fabulous views. This 13.5 mile loop doesn’t warrant a long entry, but is certainly worth mentioning, and showing off a few photos of the lovely views that pop up here and there! The best route toContinue reading “Kautz/Wonderland/Ramparts Loop”
Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park
We had two adventures planned for our week-long stay in Alberta. I don’t think we realized how much the Rockwall would take out of us. Our next traverse was through Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park and in Banff National Park with more long days and multiple passes to climb. The weather was starting to look sketchy.Continue reading “Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park”
The Rockwall Traverse
When I was first told about the Rockwall traverse in Kootenay National Park (Alberta, Canada), it really didn’t register how incredible this trek would be. I’m always up for adventure, so I was just excited for the invite and figured I’d do some research as we got closer to the date. Soon I found outContinue reading “The Rockwall Traverse”
Earl Peak and Navaho Pass
Once again, we had multiple options for this day’s excursion. We had high hopes for a scenic loop in Mt Rainier National Park, but the weather seemed sketchy and we weren’t in the mood for the early morning rise that was needed to ensure we would have the time needed for the drive to andContinue reading “Earl Peak and Navaho Pass”
French Ridge – Testing Bushwhacking Skills
It seems that the more you change your plans the harder something is to plan… go figure… but in the end it always seems to work out! This traverse had been re-planned probably three times before we finally just walked into the Ranger Station in Leavenworth and started asking about trail conditions. We saw aContinue reading “French Ridge – Testing Bushwhacking Skills”
Herman Creek to Eagle Creek via the PCT
The Columbia River Gorge is breathtaking any way you look at it. I am lucky enough to live within a half day’s drive to Oregon, so exploration of endless loops and treks in the area are at my fingertips. Eagle Creek is one of the most popular hikes in the Gorge, rightfully so. Last yearContinue reading “Herman Creek to Eagle Creek via the PCT”
Silver Star Scenic Area
A few weekends ago I was lucky enough to be able to test my technical skills over a mere 6 miles of the extensive Silver Star Scenic Area in southern Washington. Not only trail running skills, but driving skills as well! I’ve seen warnings written in trail reviews before regarding road conditions to the trailContinue reading “Silver Star Scenic Area”
Pensée
Pensée: a thought or reflection put into literary form; an aphorism. I seem to have a lot of these type of thoughts lately. I am a 36 year old woman, live alone, have no children, and don’t even have a pet to care for. I love adventure running, backpacking, biking, healthy food and craft beer.Continue reading “Pensée”
First Half Marathon! … And Maybe My Last!
My last installment was speaking to my love for trail running, how it helps me on so many levels, and that I was curious how I would do in a half marathon I was considering to run in February. Two months later I’ve made time to write about that run, and what I learned fromContinue reading “First Half Marathon! … And Maybe My Last!”
