Hiker Tips

There’s no denying summer is here. With seemingly no warning, temperatures climbed and cut the shoulder season short. With the rising temperatures comes a rising need to begin training and preparing for the heat stress our bodies will be under...
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Most dogs love spending time in nature, so camping can be a cost-effective way to enjoy quality time with your pet. Camping is also great for deepening your bond and gaining separation from modern life. There are many potential dangers...
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Making art on the trail – it’s my way of taking home some souvenirs. The very act of making art means I have to slow down, stop forward motion and actually see nature around me. I often pass hikers so...
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Whenever anyone asks me what my favorite hike is near where I live in the PNW it’s hard to know what to tell them. The PNW is so diverse and each ecosystem offers a different experience - from the coastal rainforest,...
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While much of the world had been in quarantine, I was lucky to have been living in a country that still allowed me to hike, Taiwan! Unfortunately, I was sidelined by tendinitis in my knee from all the hiking I...
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