Skyline Divide Trail – Washington North Cascades [Video]

If you want 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. This 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 […]
Liberty Bell Mountain, Washington Pass, Washington

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” — Thomas Jefferson
Snowshoeing in the North Cascades, Washington

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” — Aristotle
Cover Photo: The Best in Tent Camping – Washington

This photo of my wife, Sheila, backpacking in Washington State’s North Cascade mountains is being used on the cover of The Best in Tent Camping: Washington (2nd ed.), by Menasha Ridge Press. I made this photo in the early morning as we camped above 14 Goat Lake, on the north side of Mount Baker, along […]