Snowshoeing up to a Mount Tahoma Trails Association Hut with 8 friends.

Dipping into the Southwest for golden gorges, hot springs, and a little snow.

Escaping fall rain in Central Washington.

Making friends through Instagram, and other stories.

Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage — 20 guests from Beijing, 50+ humpback whales, and me.

Trekking through 4th of July weekend deep in Olympic National Park.

Backpacking the Upper Big Quilcene trail in Olympic National Park.

Exploring the Evergreen state in springtime. 

Road-tripping across the Emerald Isle.