Sun, Mar 8, 2026
This was a beautiful hike with really nice vistas on a sunny day. The second half of the hike was extremely windy, which made hiking difficult. Trails were well kept, and the elevation was for the most part mild to moderate.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Warm weather made for fun climbing despite extra winds!
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Rainy solo hike on the Middle Fork trail, 3 miles out and back. Lots of mud and water running on the trail!
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Walk from the High Point neighborhood in West Seattle down through Fauntleroy and Lincoln Parks. Loop option back up to Myrtle Reservoir Park.
Sun, Mar 8, 2026
On a windy, wet morning, ten of us cheerfully braved the mud for a white-out trip up to Poo Poo via High School and were surprised by the number of other brave souls out on the morning of Daylight Savings adjustment.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Lots of sea lions and swans made for a special day out on the Columbia River.
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Fabulous kick-off to CHS 2026 today, big thanks to Craig and Rachel and all who participated. I grabbed an hour of birding (31 species) between Conditioning and Nutrition and the Gear Demo to explore a very crowded park.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
A gorgeous day to Mildred Point near the southern aspect of Mount Rainier. Our original foray into Van Trump Park was rendered less desirable by elevated avalanche conditions. [Lead Photo by Jesse Bengtsson]
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
A very nice hike, lucky to dodge the predicted rain. Identified trees, ferns and a few early blooming plants while walking on a well-maintained trail to Newcastle beach and back
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
An enjoyable first visit to Meany Lodge!
Tue, Mar 3, 2026
12 of us got lucky with conditions and weather and enjoyed 9 miles and snow along the trail to both lakes. Strong group, fun conversations, 8 bird species, and the downpour held off until we were heading home. Love days like that.
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Sunny skies and awesome views during our traverse from Mount Baldy to Domerie Peak
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Winter route in good shape. Future trips should know it takes the full time the gates are open to complete in time.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
This is a wonderful winter scramble that should be led more. Stay on the logging road for a more gradual climb, or cut the switchbacks and head straight up. The summit delivers stunning winter views, but the open slope near the summit can be avalanche prone.
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
4.2mi extended loop of Chambers Bay adding in the East Slope Trail in additional to the Soundview and Grandview trails.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 - Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Field trip for Tacoma's Winter Camping course had bluebird days, cold overnight temperatures, lots of learning, and plenty of laughs.
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
In the 9 a.m. cohort for today's Moss Workshop I came away with a much better understanding of how to identify lowland winter mosses, lichens, and liverworts with beautiful dry conditions and (bonus!) 15 bird species as well.
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
A beautiful day to ramble around Cougar Mountain from the Big Tree Ridge trailhead, going to such iconic places as "Million Dollar View" and seeing the "Fantastic Erratic" rock. We had opportunities to identify some common trees and ferns as well as some mosses along the way.
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
8 of us beat the worst of the wind on this snowy loop to the summit of Mt. Washington and down via the Great Wall. Snow and microspikes needed from mile 1.4 on making our pace 2.1 mph on the morning with only 2 others on the mountain all day.
Wed, Feb 25, 2026
Scenes from yesterday's 13.8 nMi paddle from Cavalero County Park to Maple Grove County Park on Camano Island...
