The road must eventually lead to the whole world. – Jack Kerouac
Standing at 10,125’ (3086 m), Mount Richardson is the highest peak in Banff’s Skoki area. Along with Pika and Ptarmigan Peaks, the three summits are part of the same massif that rises above picturesque Hidden Lake. After setting our sights … Read More
With more than a dozen of Alan Kane’s easy scrambles under our belt in 2022, we wanted to up our game a bit in 2023 and move on to some of his moderate routes. For me, the primary challenge that … Read More
Last year when we were in Golden, Smutwood Peak sat near the top of my list of must-do hikes/scrambles. However, with a nearly three-hour drive and intermittent highway closures across Kicking Horse Canyon, we put it off for closer objectives. … Read More
Located at the southern end of the Waputik Icefield just west of the Great Divide, Mount Niles offers an awesome view of Daly Glacier as well as some of Yoho National Park’s most notable peaks. Clocking in at just over … Read More
Standing at 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is one of the most attention-grabbing landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. Not only is the soaring stratovolcano the most topographically prominent peak in the lower 48 states – with 13,211 feet of prominence – … Read More
Akin to our luck hiking Cascade Pass, which was accessible for just ten days during the summer of 2021 due to weather-related road closures, we were also able to add Hidden Lake Lookout to our list of that year’s ‘Top … Read More
If you’re in search of a stunning day hike in North Cascades National Park, the trip to Cascade Pass and Sahale Arm has got to be one of the most beautiful. A longer, more challenging outing, the route clocks in … Read More
An active stratovolcano in southwestern Washington, Mount Saint Helens is one of the most dangerous and most closely monitored volcanoes in the world. Its modern moniker was conferred in 1792 by British explorer George Vancouver. However, the peak’s indigenous name … Read More
After spending three months nomading around Sonoma, we headed back to the Seattle area for a couple months to do some more hiking around the Cascades. The drive from NorCal to Seattle was an easy one – a straight, twelve-hour … Read More
Known for their massive size and tremendous lifespans, coast redwoods are the tallest living organisms. One of the world’s fastest-growing conifers, redwoods grow an average of three feet per year. When mature, the trees can reach heights of well over … Read More
A stunning spot for any visitor to the Bay area, the Marin Headlands are a scenic stretch of coastal cliffs that sit just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Here, you can enjoy blufftop trails, sandy beaches, historic batteries, towering … Read More
California’s Napa Valley is one of the most visited and adored wine regions in the world. And while it may not receive quite as much hype, neighboring Sonoma Valley is an equally worthy destination sitting just on the other side … Read More
A visit to California’s wine country is often about a little indulgence, am I right? If you plan to spend your time relaxing and sipping wine amongst the rambling grape vines, you may as well tack on some excursions to … Read More
If you’re a lover of all things hops, Northern California certainly ranks one of the country’s hottest craft beer scenes. Several years ago, the San Francisco Chronicle published an interactive map that featured more than 300 breweries scattered across the … Read More
One of California’s premier wine-growing regions, Sonoma Valley sits just west of its more famous neighbor, Napa. While Napa seems to have a stronghold on the title of bucket list wine destinations, Sonoma has a lot to offer wine aficionados … Read More
