A spectacular, challenging ski traverse high in the Spearhead and Fitzsimmons ranges in British Columbia, Canada. It is a 20-25 mile route between the Blackcomb and Whistler ski areas, traversing 13 glaciers and 9 passes, and typically done in 2 to 4 days. This a long traverse across and under many steep slopes so pay close attention to avalanche conditions along the route.

Sail with Skipper Steve Wagner aboard his Olsen 30 "Special Purpose" out of The Marina at Brown's Point, Tacoma. Tiller steering.

This unique park features a rare sand spit enclosed by a saltwater lagoon on Lopez Island. Stay a while at the campground or at one of the group camps and enjoy all the water has to offer.

An easy two-mile loop hike around Spider Lake in south part of Olympic National Forest. It is good for wildlife watching and enjoying big trees, spring wildflowers, log bridges, waterfalls and marshlands. Great for families and all "kids" ages.

Some of the best hiking in the entire Glacier Peak Wilderness with in-your-face views of Glacier Peak and ample opportunities to wander to Liberty Cap, Flower Dome, High Pass, and up to the flanks of Glacier Peak itself. Destinations include Spider Meadows, Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes, Cloudy Pass, Suiattle Pass, Image Lake, Miner's Ridge, Buck Creek Pass and 3.6 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. The Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes & Buck Creek Pass Loop is a classic but very demanding 44-mile loop with 4,800 feet of elevation gain. Shorter but still challenging trips go out-and-back to Spider Meadows, Spider Gap, and Buck Creek Pass.

A snowshoe or winter scramble into the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness near Stevens Pass depending on the final destination. From the summit of wither of these peaks, enjoy views of Mount Rainier, Glacier Peak, Mount Stuart, Mount Daniel, Rock Mountain, and Mount Howard.

This is a very challenging scramble near Index with an all off-trail route of about 6 miles, 5,000 feet of elevation gain. The route goes directly up from the North Fork Skykomish River, finishing on the west ridge of the peak. A rope is sometimes used for short stretches of exposed climbing near the summit.

A man-made rock formation at Sprinker Recreation Center outside of Spanaway, Washington. It was built by volunteers and the Army Corps of Engineers to promote rock climbing. It is a great facility for rock climbing education and training.

Easy day hiking on little locals trail that ascend from the valley floor towards Goat Wall near Mazama.

Sail with skipper Carl Harrington aboard his S2 Yachts 9.1 Meter "Sporting Jenny" out of Edmonds Marina, slip D-09

A moderate 7-mile hike with 1,600 feet of elevation gain in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park. This trail has it all—rolling woods, a large waterfall, wildflowers and tarns, and on a clear day, a great view of Mount Rainier.

Enjoy spring wildflowers including hedgehog cactus and many other showy flowers, wildlife, geology and solitude as you explore trails and routes in Oregon's Spring Basin Wilderness. There are options for hikes and backpacks up to 8.2 miles into canyons, and to knoll viewpoints, and options both loop and out-and-back trips, all with views into the heart of the wilderness.

Several miles of easy trails in the Issaquah Alps area between Renton and Kent to the east. This is a forested area between Spring Lake and Lake Desire that is home to unique plants such as Labrador Tea and 900-foot Echo Mountain with great views. Trails connect to Wetland 14 Natural Area, McGarvey Park Open Space, Petrovitsky Park, and Peterson Lake Natural Area for up to 11 miles of hiking.

This park is on the site of a private rhododendron garden established in the 1960's and is a gem to visit in May when the wide variety of rhododendron's are in bloom. It is a stroll on level grassy and barked trails through a labyrinth of easy trails.

Spruce Railroad Trail

Hike the northern part of Squak Mountain State Park from the Bullitt Fireplace Trail accessed on Mountainside Drive. There are many out-and-back and loop variations.

Hike from the Squak Mountain State Park trailhead just off of SE May Valley Road at the south end of the park. There are a few out-and-back and loop variations.

Hike from the Sycamore Access Trail or the Squak Mountain Access Trail on the east side of Squak Mountain State Park. There are many out-and-back and loop variations.

Hike from the West Access Trail on SR-900 across the northern section of Squak Mountain State Park. There are many out-and-back and loop variations.

A popular climbing area in British Columbia, Canada. Crags with rock and aid climbs include The Chief, Smoke Bluffs, Cheakmus Canyon and Tatoosh. There is also some great hiking and other adventures in Squamish.