I love getting lost in the wilderness. Trail running is one of the best ways to do it!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons for getting outside and the North Cascades, with their iridescent green-ish/gold larches and fiery red and orange foliage, put on the best show in the state! Check out my favorite four fall hikes! …
Need a sunny vacation, especially in the midst of a PNW winter? Pack your sunscreen and running shoes and book a flight to sunny Sedona, Arizona! A long weekend amongst its magical red rocks will leave you rebalanced, recharged, and reenergized. …
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!…
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.…
XTERRA Nationals was the race of the year for me and I simply can't think of enough positive words for a fun day spent running a beautiful, challenging course and meeting great people.…
I flew into Salt Lake City Thursday morning a few days in advance of Sunday’s XTERRA Nationals to do a bit of altitude adjustment and also some sightseeing. I can’t believe I haven’t spent time in Utah before. It’s beautiful! I didn’t have much…
Ah, the beautiful Methow Valley, pretty much my second home. It’s paradise in this little secluded valley. I almost don’t want word to get out – I like to keep it all to myself! I’m always happy to spend time here so I couldn’t…
Last weekend I volunteered at Rainshadow Running's Yakima Skyline Rim 25k/50k race and found out first-hand that volunteering at a James Varner event is just as epic as running it. It's one of the most fun weekends I've ever had and reconfirmed the awesomeness…
