Day Hiking
A strenuous, 14.4 mile loop hike with 2,600 feet of elevation gain with views of Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Goat Mountain, Mount Adams an more. The Kalama River Trail is also known as the Toutle Trail. These trails are open to horses and bikes.
Sailing
Sail with skipper Matt Kornegay aboard his Tartan 30 "Circe" out of Shilshole Bay Marina, Slip U-41.
Day Hiking & Scrambling
Scramble to old lookout site northeast of Darrington in the North Cascades. It's 3 miles to the summit first through old growth forest and then switchbacks in meadows full of blueberries. The last bit on the ridge to the summit requires scrambling with exposure in the last 200 feet on a catwalk.
Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
Enjoy one or more of seven hike segments that complete a circuit of the lake. The complete series covers about 60 miles, with minimal elevation gain. Walk along trails and sidewalks through lakeside neighborhoods and parks, catching glimpses of bird life and spectacular views.
Climbing
A climbing gym in Lacey, WA with top rope, lead climbing and bouldering in a state-of-the-art facility.
Day Hiking
A strenuous, 14-mile round trip day hike with 4,500 feet of elevation gain. The trail is a pleasant but long hike through steep meadows.
Packrafting
A nice excursion through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest abounding with wildlife. The reach can be divided into two sections, an 8 mile Class II stretch and an 8.5 mile class III run that brings you to Lake Scanewa.
Climbing
A National Reserve and climbing mecca that's off the beaten path and located in southern Idaho. City of Rocks is known for its variety of moderate to challenging rock climbing routes and unique granite formations. Many climbs offer a mix of bolted and traditional protection.
Day Hiking
Hike along a ridge top in eastern Washington's Okanogan Highlands with views, large Ponderosa Pines, larches and wildflowers. It can be done as an out-and-back or a loop trip, roughly 9 miles with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. It is part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
Backcountry Skiing, Backpacking, Day Hiking, Scrambling, Snowshoeing & Trail Running
A short climb through pine trees leads to a pair of small but pretty lakes easily accessed from the Mission Ridge ski area parking lot. Skiers and winter scramblers can continue on to Mission Peak.
Canyoning
An early season Basic Canyon located in the Wynoochee River Valley. This canyon is usually run in July, and is rated v3a3III.
Day Hiking & Urban Walking
A beautiful park with trails, a lake and good views on the Kent East Hill.
Climbing
Climbing one or two glaciated peaks southeast of Glacier Peak, Beginning with a flat four mile hike the approach hike takes you to Boulder Pass that overlookis the Napeequa Valley. Overshadowed by its neighbor, Clark Mountain, Luahna Peak offers a more remote, alpine feel with the same approach, but a more complicated route to its summit.
Scrambling
A challenging scramble of the highest peak in the Dakobed Range other than Glacier Peak. Clark Mountain is 49th on the Bulger 100 list. It can be scrambled from the southeast, avoiding glacier crossings via White River and Boulder Basin. This route is over 22 miles, with 6,200 feet of elevation gain, typically requiring a creek crossing, and possible biting flies at lower elevations.
Day Hiking, Urban Walking & Urban Adventure
Explore a gem of nature in a 5.5-mile loop hike with 270 feet of elevation gain through six Puyallup city parks joined in 2016 by a trail constructed by the Washington Trails Association. At the half way point, the route goes by a viewpoint overlooking the city that makes a nice lunch spot.
Day Hiking & Sea Kayaking
Surf kayak, rock garden, and explore the waters of Clayoquot Sound, Barkley Sound, and the coast of Pacific Rim Reserve, Long Beach section.
Day Hiking
From Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park, hike south long Clayton Beach on the shore of Samish Bay west of the Chuckanut Mountains. Enjoy honeycombed sandstone, wind-sculpted rocks, coastal birds, tide-pool critters at low tide and views of San Juan islands. The beach, during low tide, is great for exploring and photographing the rich sea life.
Sea Kayaking
Sea kayak on a beautiful lake located off I-90 near Roslyn in Kittitas County. The lake is at an elevation of 2,200 feet and is about 8 mile long.
Backpacking & Day Hiking
Moderate ridge rambles from 10-15 miles and 1,200-2,500 feet of elevation of gain. They can be accessed from several points, including Taneum Creek, Forest Road 4510 south of Cle Elum or Forest Road 4517 west of Cle Elum. Summits include Mount Clifty, North Ridge, and Dried Tear.
Bikepacking
An exhilarating and very strenuos bikepack from Roslyn to the Mineral Springs Campground. With car shuttle, it's 35 miles one-way with 4,600 feet of elevation gain. The route is on moderately difficult single-track and forest roads.