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The Ladybugs of Bockman Peak
The gentle gray walls of the South Couloir of Bockman Peak, southwest of Libby, Montana, provide just enough protection from the sun so the peak ...
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The R in Washington is Silent
“Pronunciation question: Does ‘Iller’ Creek rhyme with ‘miller’ or ‘miler’?” That’s the unassuming question I posted on Facebook last fall, and it was the moment ...
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Why I Learned to Ski
Mount Shasta is one of those irresistible peaks that beckon from highways and airplanes, and I finally had the chance to climb it last May. ...
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How to Fail in a Satisfactory Manner While Skiing in Glacier National Park
Step One: Have success on a recent outing. In our case, Kevin and I had enjoyed delicious corn skiing on four ski descents the day ...
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How to Avoid Bears
The bears in the Inland Northwest usually keep to themselves high in the mountains, but this summer was hot, which meant the huckleberries expired more ...
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Why I Run
Ten years ago, my wife and I brought our two boys up north from California’s Central Valley to Spokane. We bought a house that happened ...
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Climbing with Anna
We summited Prusik Peak on the most perfect day in The Enchantments this season, with temperatures in the mid-60s, light breezes, cobalt skies and only ...
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If You’re Lucky Enough To Live At the Lake, You’re Lucky Enough
A friend of mine has a sign in his house which reads, “If You’re Lucky Enough To Live At the Lake, You’re Lucky Enough.” As ...
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Lost in the Kettle River Range
It’s difficult to imagine hiking without my hairy beast, a lab-boxer dog named Rosco (P. Coltrane). Rosco’s enthusiasm for trail running, hiking, swimming, and a ...
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