Southwest Washington
October 8, 2017
Indian Heaven Wilderness: Blue Lake hike
I didn’t think I’d get a chance to go here this year due to a wildfire, but parts of the area reopened just in time to see this subalpine splendor in brilliant fall color.
August 9, 2017
Goat Rocks Wilderness backpacking
Three night backpacking trip in the Snowgrass Flats/Lily Basin area in Goat Rocks Wilderness
July 14, 2017
Siouxon Creek backpacking trip
This is my sixth time backpacking at Siouxon Creek. Obviously, it’s one of my favorite places. See my previous trip reports for more info.
July 2, 2017
Silver Star Mountain
This is a great year for wildflowers on Silver Star Mountain! We took the Grouse Vista trailhead from the south side of Silver Star. The trail is steep, with large gravel and rocks for most of the way.
September 25, 2016
Indian Heaven: Deep Lake
One night backpacking trip in Indian Heaven Wilderness, with day hikes in the Lakes Basin and to Lemei Rock.
July 14, 2016
Goat Rocks / Snowgrass Flats
My first time in Goat Rocks Wilderness, but definitely not my last.
July 2, 2016
Siouxon Creek 3 night backpacking
While waiting for the alpine areas in the mountains to be snow-free, we decided to spend more time at Siouxon, staying for three nights so we would have time to do more exploration.
June 25, 2016
Silver Star Mountain via Grouse Vista hike
Grouse Vista is a southern trailhead for Silver Star Mountain. Better roads, same great views at the top.
May 7, 2016
Siouxon Creek backpacking, again!
I can’t get enough of Siouxon, so I went again with two friends. This time, our campsite was near the Wildcat Trail.
April 2, 2016
backpacking at Siouxon Creek
One of my favorite places is a hike through one of the greenest forests around, with the clear waters of Siouxon Creek next to the trail. This is a good place for early season backpacking.
