Hiking Guide
I love making personal recommendations for hikes around Seattle, but sometimes it’s easier to put everything down in one place. So for all the questions I’ve gotten from friends, I’ve created a guide for each. These start from the bottom up, from a newbie’s guide to hiking to going on overnight trips and more difficult hikes, there’s a guide for everyone. So wherever you are in your hiking journey, I hope you’ll find something useful here!
- Hiking Basics: Hiking etiquette, what to expect…
- Hiking Gear: A clear breakdown of different gear you might need for your next adventure other than the 10 essentials
- How To Pick A Hike: My 2 cents on what things to consider when picking a new hike
- Winter Hiking: Tips on what to expect and how to prepare for winter conditions
- Backpacking 101: What to bring for an overnight trip beyond the basic hiking gear
- Things To Do In The “Off-Season” // How To Hike In The Rain: Ways to embrace the rain and other activities for rainy days to survive the gloomy Washington season
Washington-specific hiking recommendations
- Best Hikes Around Seattle: Some of the best hikes I’ve encountered around Washington
- 10+ North Cascades National Park Backpacking Itineraries: Non-technical backpacking trips that have easier permits but incredible views from short 10 mile hikes to longer 40 mile routes
- A Larch Guide | 20+ Crowd-Free Washington Hikes: This goes into what larches are and where to find them on crowd-free trails
- Washington Hike-To-Scramble Progressions: A method to work towards more challenging and exciting hikes or climbs
- Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing | Resources for 20 Washington Winter Hikes: New to snowshoeing? Here’s resources to help you stay safe on snow in the winter and hikes you should/shouldn’t do around Washington
Backcountry Skiing
- The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Backcountry Skiing | Washington: How to get into backcountry skiing whether or not you have any prior ski experience, from how to learn to ski to what gear to get without breaking the bank
- Backcountry Skiing: Tips and Tricks: Finding yourself sliding backwards while skinning? Here are my top tips for efficient skinning and safe skiing in the backcountry
- My Journey Becoming A Backcountry Skier: If you’re looking to read a story about barely knowing how to ski to skiing some of the prettiest mountains in Washington, read my story with all the ups and downs in between
Additional Resources
- 35+ Common Wildflowers of PNW: Summers in Washington are filled with wildflowers, find out what flowers you saw with this visual guide, plus more resources on plant identification