Just Get Out There

Summer tried its best to hide away from the west coast this year, but it has finally arrived! The days are longer, the warm sun is more common and the great outdoors beckon you. So what is the hold up?

Summo'tyme Guide to the Lakes

With summer time closing in on us, a review of fifty or so different (semi) local lakes just might be a useful and helpful entry on this site. Carefully examining each lake and dispelling information that the readers of this blog might find useful. For instance, that information might include driving directions, best times to visit, water temperature, the closest you can park without having to pay and just about anything else one might want to know about a certain lake. This is not that article.

Mount Pilchuck - Cascade Range - Washington State

Need something to do in the Cascades? There are plenty of hiking options and plenty of mountains to conquer. The easiest and most accessible peak in the Cascades happens to have a rewarding summit, complete with a retired fire lookout. The Mount Pilchuck hike is a 6 mile round trip hike with just over 2000ft of elevation gain.

Cheap Like Me: Bargain Hunting One'oh'one

After years of research I have concluded that, money does not in fact grow on trees. With that in mind, gearing up for an adventure or adventures can become costly in a hurry. I believe that with some fiscal prudence (read – "being cheap") one can still obtain the right gear for the right job and at a decent price.

Sleeping Essentials: tent - bivy - hammock (The pro's and con's)

Not everybody is a fan of camping, but if you are then perhaps this might be worth a read. There are four mainstays of camping abodes each with their own strengths and weaknesses. This article aims to educate readers on various tent options, provide personal reviews on gear, and hopefully nurture the call of the great outdoors in as many people as possible.