A Beginner’s Guide To Wilderness and Backcountry Hiking Prep

Important things to consider before setting off on your first multi-day backcountry hike. These are the things that will make your hike safe, and fun!
Important things to consider before setting off on your first multi-day backcountry hike. These are the things that will make your hike safe, and fun!
Overview Little Mountain Park is a 522 acre park just south of the Mount Vernon city limits. A paved road about 1.5 miles in length leads you to the top of the mountain, just shy of 1000′ of elevation gain from the valley below. While you can easily drive to the top where there is […]
If you have done much hiking in the summer, you know how unpleasant it is to take a big swig of lukewarm water from your water bottle when you are already hot and sweaty. You want a sip of some nice cold water, but how do you keep your water cold when you are hiking […]
Hiking in the PNW is always an adventure, with weather that changes from minute to minute, and rain always an option. This free day hiking checklist is free to download and will cover all the essentials that you need to have a good time hiking and get you home safe and sound on trails that […]