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Living a beautiful off-grid Methow life. Twisp, WA ?
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Hex Mountain

A plan B hike through the fog to Hex Mountain after a whole lot of fail trying to find another trailhead. It turned into a suprisingly beautiful outing!
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Hiking Beehive Basin—With a Surprise

A spectacularly beautiful hike through Beehive Basin in Big Sky, Montana, named one of the top 10 hikes in the country. As a solo hiker I had bears on my mind and got a surprise I didn't count on...
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Trail Angels are Real

The story of my dad and stepmoms accident on a remote peak in the Sierras and a reminder that trail angels really do exist! You can never be too prepared in the wilderness.
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Checking the Mail and Getting Dirty on Mailbox and Dirtybox

After 12 years I finally checked the mail again, successfully scrambled to Dirtybox AND narrowly avoided a lightning storm on the summit, I'd say that's a win!
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The Kamikazee Trail to Mt Teneriffe

One of these days I'm convinced I'll go on a hike with easy trails and warming huts with coffee. This was not one of those days.
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The Coldest Trail Run I’ve Ever Done—in Death Valley

Ironic isn't it that I ran the coldest trail race I've ever done at one of the hottest places on earth? Go figure. No one believes me when I say I almost froze to death in Death Valley.
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Navajo Peak

After a rainy and cold ascent of Navajo Peak in the Teanaway we were treated to clearing weather and lovely views! There be snow in the mountains!
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Visiting Yellowstone

A first-time visit to Yellowstone National Park left me in awe of its stunning geological features and wildlife.
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Earl Peak and Adventures in Solo Backpacking

Playing gear Tetris on a Friday night, sleeping in my Jeep with my dog during a rainstorm.. just your normal Labor Day weekend outing!
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Backpacking

High Altitude Camping: Camp Muir

Spending a weekend camping at 10,000 on Mount Rainier sure is a good one! Talk about some stunning views, wow!!
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Tackling Camp Muir

My first ever attempt to get to Camp Muir at the 10,080' level of Mt Rainier was successful! We enjoyed a gorgeous day under blue skies despite a fierce wind. Mt Rainier sure put on a beautiful show with some amazing morning clouds. Pretty lucky for December!
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Rampart Ridge: Rainy, Soggy, Snowy *#!$#^ Hike

Not to be deterred by one of the worst September storms Seattle has ever seen, I packed my rain gear and met up with my crazy friend Annette to bag a peak on Sunday. Sounds like a perfect outdoor hiking weekend, right?
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Photographer, storyteller, and seasonal fire lookout. Living life off-grid in the beautiful Methow Valley of North Central Washington with two horses and a cattle dog. 🌻☀️

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