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    The Off-Grid Life

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Returning to Goldmyer

After being stranded on the Middle Fork by flood waters after a visit to Goldmyer Hot Springs, I returned with friends and Goldmyer's caretakers to retrieve my Jeep and help clear the road of debris.
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Essays

Goldmyer Hot Springs and Forces of Nature

In January 2015, a simple visit to Goldmyer Hot Springs turned into quite the 24-hour adventure when I was trapped with two friends by one of the largest floods Snoqualmie Valley has seen since 2009. Mother Nature is mighty awesome.
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Peakbagging

Mount Dickerman

A winter trip report from the always amazing Mount Dickerman on the Mountain Loop Highway.
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Backpacking

Running the Lakeshore Trail to Stehekin

A trip report from a Memorial Day weekend exploring Stehekin and running part of the Lakeshore Trail along Lake Chelan. We're so lucky to have such an amazing place in our backyard!
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Peakbagging

The Enchantments Death March

The Enchantments Death March, a one day thru-hike gaining over 6k in 18 tough, rocky, granite-filled miles is simply stunning and a mountain goat paradise.
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Peakbagging

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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Peakbagging

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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Peakbagging

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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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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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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Backpacking

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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Peakbagging

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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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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