Winter camping offers it’s own set of challenges.  The following is a summary of things to consider when venturing out into the wilds during the winter season. One of the first things to consider is travel is slower so distances covered are less.  Plan to reduce your mileage goal by around  50% to 60%.  Because of limited daylight there are fewer hours in the winter.  Everything takes longer to do from setting up your shelter [...]

Today I went for a hike to Bridge of Heaven outside Ouray, CO. The altitude was bad enough but when you figure in I haven’t done shit when it comes to exercise besides ride 9 miles to work I got my ass kicked. As I showered later every muscle was tender. The hike was almost 100% on snow and uphill. I haven’t snow shoed that far in a long long time either. The view as [...]

The Leach Story So if you think I’m some tough bad ass hiker dude because of my 1000’s of miles of hiking, this story may change your mind some.  It will tell you how a tiny little creature turned this trail harden man into a screaming school girl.  (No offense ladies)  -scatman I was on my first ever thru-hike.  On February 28th I started hiking the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain in Georgia.  When I [...]

———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

Just the other day I received this press release by the North Kitsap Trails Association (NKTA) outlining their master plan for non-motorized trails in Kitsap Country. At present, outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Puget Sound region use hundreds of miles of trails in north Kitsap. Most of these trails are located on private lands. This plan outlines the need for and benefits of public trails in north Kitsap. Vision for the North Kitsap Trails System A system [...]

September 11, 2011 Our hike started on the Wonderland Trail where it crosses Sunrise Park Road. We then did an out and back to Indian Bar Camp. Location: Mt. Rainier — NW – Carbon River / Mowich Mt. Rainier National Park View Indian Bar via the Wonderland Trail in a larger map Getting there: Take Rt. 167 to Rt. 410 East towards Greenwater,  (this is your last chance for supplies).  After about 17 miles you’ll [...]

September 5, 2011 Our intended hike was to start at Mowich Lake and hike up to Seattle Park via the Spray Park Trail.  Once to Seattle Park we would go back the way we came  back down to the Spray Park Trail and then return to Mowich Lake via the Wonderland Trail.  This did not happen… Location: Mt. Rainier — NW – Carbon River / Mowich Mt. Rainier National Park View Mowich lake in a [...]

———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

Also from the Outdoor Research site. Our Sale Starts Today, and We’re Bringing You More Great Events… Today, at 10:00 a.m, we started our big summer sale! We’ll have discounted merchandise through Sunday, July 24th.  Next week look for a continuation of our Introduction Series events, with a “Beginning Hiking Seminar” from the Mountaineers (a week from today), and a “Climbing Clinic” from K.A.F. Adventures and Seattle Bouldering Project (the following week). July 21st-24th:  SUMMER [...]