Hike-a-week, new beginnings

A New Year, an Old Resolution With the start of the new year, I—like so many others—have made a fresh resolution. It’s one I’ve made before, about 15 years ago: hike once a week, no matter what. Rain, snow, travel—I will find a way to make a weekly hike happen. The last time I committed …

Backpacking to Ice Lake in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest

The trip that started the blog. Once upon a time, after every trip, I’d head straight to Facebook and start crafting my post—photos, highlights, reflections. Lately though, I’ve noticed that after a trip, I keep putting it off… until eventually it feels too late to post at all. And honestly, I’m barely even opening Facebook …