Skyline Divide Trail – Washington North Cascades
If you the to do some hiking in Washington State’s North Cascade mountains, consider the Skyline Divide trail. This classic ridge hike is accessed from a 4400 foot altitude trailhead that quickly gets you up into flower-filled sub-alpine meadows. Mount Baker’s north face dominates the view to the south, while Mount Shuksan fills the eastern […]
Powell Forest Canoe Route
Join us on a 6-day family canoe camping trip on the Powell Forest Canoe Route, on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Our journey covers 32.2 km of paddling and 10.3 km of portaging on this classic West Coast canoeing adventure. We paddle 9 lakes, get doused by rain, portage through some mossy old-growth […]
Seaplane Hanger, Petersburg, Alaska
“What if i fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” — Erin Hanson
Camping on Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland
“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” — Cesare Pavese
Seal Launching into the Kananaskis River, Alberta, Canada
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s fatal.” — Paolo Coelho
Snowshoeing in the North Cascades, Washington
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” — Aristotle
Girl hiking Schilthorn mountain, Switzerland
“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” — Karen Ravn
Snowshoeing Mount Baker National Recreation Area, Washington
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Scrambling in Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington State
“The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” — Sir Richard Burton
Sea Kayaking among icebergs, Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland
“You have exactly one life in which to do everything you’ll ever do.” — Colin Wright
Paddling among icebergs, Sermilik Fjord, East Greenland
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” — Joseph Campbell
Mountain Bike Stoppy, Banff, Canada
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein
Rock Climber, Banff, Canada
“Only those who risk going to far can possibly find out how far they can go.” –T.S. Eliot
Diving in, Kananaskis River, Alberta
“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force.” — Lao Tzu
Winter Hike in the Cascade Mountains
“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” — Edward Abbey
Greenland Sea Kayaking Adventure
As an avid sea kayaker, Greenland has been a paddling dream destination of mine for several years. And as an outdoor photographer, I’m always seeking out giant open landscapes in beautiful light. Hours of low-angle Greenlandic arctic light is hard to beat. My big Greenland kayaking dreams came true this summer with a 10 day […]
Mount Rigi
Enjoying a fine day in Switzerland with a cog train ride up Mount Rigi for spectacular views of the Swiss Alps, and then a steep scramble down it’s north side on the Bänderenweg route …
Camera Bags Part 4: Lowepro TLZ1 Toploader for Long Backcountry Shooting
For long backpacking trips or more technically oriented outdoor adventure where weight is critical, I’ll use the Lowepro TLZ 1 Toploader supported by a Lowepro TLZ Chest Harness. This system puts a Canon 5D Mark II with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS right on my chest ready for immediate access, even while still wearing a full-size backpack. […]
Walking Through a Land of Rock and Ice
The heavily crevassed Emmons Glacier dwarfs two hikers on First Burroughs Mountain in Mount Rainier National Park.
Jumping for Joy
Girl jumping into the air above the setting sun, Sunset Beach, Washington Park, Anacortes, Washington. Girl leaping for joy over the setting sun, Sunset Beach, Washington Park, Anacortes, Washington.
On Location: SE Alaska!
Updated August 4, 2012 Follow along on a photo journey through Southeast Alaska via the Alaska Marine Highway System. Our three week adventure begins in Bellingham, Washington, cruises through the Inside Passage of coastal British Columbia, then continues north with stops in Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Tracy Arm and Sitka. See whale, otter, […]
8-Day Backcountry Photo Journey on the Bailey Range Traverse
Us mountaineers laugh about the rigors of hauling “65 pounds of ultra-light-weight climbing gear” through the mountains. Sure, each piece of equipment is optimized for performance and weight, but sometimes there sure is a lot of it! Of course this laughing usually takes place as part of the post-trip storytelling, not while the load is […]
How Not to Get Killed in the Outdoors
Man hiking along snowy ridge, Silver Peak, Cascade Mountains, Washington As outdoor enthusiasts, we are often exposed to risk of physical disaster, whether from falling, drowning, avalanche, hypothermia, or a myriad of other potential fates. Whether mountaineering, back-country skiing, backpacking, snowshoeing, kayaking or whatever, we are subject to risk. I find that this is even […]
