Top PNW Destinations with Competitive Permits

🌄 Take Your Fitness Outdoors

Turn hikes into workouts, and workouts into hikes

Topo Maps 101

A Beginner’s Guide to Reading and Using Topographic Maps

Your First Backpack: 6 Steps to Choose the Perfect Pack

Ready to Hit the Trail? Let’s Find the Backpack That’s Right for You!

Unlock the Secrets of the NWS: Your Best Backpacking Ally!

The top five reasons to geek out over the National Weather Service

How To Pack A Backpack

Plus 3 Crucial Things Not To Do (Your Back Will Thank You)

Sleep Like a Pro in the Backcountry

Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Pad, Bag, and Pillow

Backcountry Bidet: Yay or Nay?

Let’s talk about butts.

Hiking the Hamilton Mountain Loop

7.5 mile loop / 2,038' ele. gain

How to Win the Lottery

A Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Permits for Your Next Adventure

Backpacking the Wonderland Trail: A Journey Around Tahoma

A 93-mile journey around Tahoma in Mt Rainier National Park

Layering 101: The Secret to Weatherproofing Yourself

Stay toasty, fierce, and ready for whatever wild adventure comes your way! 🌲🔥💅

Build Your Hiking Endurance Now—So You’re Ready for Backpacking Season

Now Is The Best Time To Build Your Hiking Endurance—How To Do It Right

Unlock the Secrets of the NWS: Your Best Backpacking Ally!

The top five reasons to geek out over the National Weather Service

Your First Backpack: 6 Steps to Choose the Perfect Pack

Ready to Hit the Trail? Let’s Find the Backpack That’s Right for You!