Hiking

Hike of the Month

Antoine Peak’s Etter Ranch It’s not often I have an opportunity to promote a trail so new that it doesn’t have a name yet, but, ...
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Hike the Three Highest Peaks in Eastern Washington

If you’re physically fit, you can hike the three highest mountains of Eastern Washington. I’ve hiked them multiple times and have also done the 50 ...
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Learning on the Trail

I’ve hit the backcountry more than I have in years this summer. From camping amidst yarrow and wild strawberries in the Okanogan National Forest to ...
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High-Country Hikes in Fernie’s Lizard Range

The stunning peaks of the Lizard Range that tower over the town of Fernie, B.C., are a sight to behold, and hiking up into them ...
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Close-to-the-Border BC Trails with Views

I’ve done many road trips to British Columbia, because there’s a ton of beauty there, so it’s natural I’m super excited whenever I go. Maybe ...
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The Road Less Traveled to Waterton Lakes

In 2022, America’s national parks had over 213 million visitors. Closer to home, Glacier National Park had over 2.9 million visitors. That popularity has led ...
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Summer Picks from “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest”

The first guidebook in my personal collection was a copy of Rich Landers’ 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest, purchased circa 2001, when hiking and ...
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Hunt for Wild Edibles on Mount Spokane

As soon as the last of the winter snow is finally gone from Mount Spokane, the mountain comes alive with a smorgasbord of edible mushrooms, wild ...
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10 Essentials for Hiking

10 Essentials for Hiking There are variations and additions to this classic list of essentials that organizations like the Mountaineers recommend all hikers carry with ...
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