List of Seattle-area Ski Areas

Thiokol snow cat at Badger Mountain Ski Area

Time and Distance Chart to ski areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Canada from Lake City, Seattle 98125. Time (hh:mm)from Seattle Distance (miles) from Seattle Ski Area Name State/Prov. 1:09 61 Summit at Snoqulamie / Alpental WA 1:30 71 Stevens Pass WA 1:58 118 Blewett Pass / Tronsen Meadows WA 1:59 91 Crystal Mountain … Read more

3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Differential Drain plug mod

Here’s a great DIY “sick mod” I learned for replacing the stock OEM hex drain plug on the front differential on my 1998 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner! Simply replace it with the Lexus part #90341-24016 which has a 14 mm bolt head and therefore infinitely easier to unscrew.

Bitterroot Trailheads List

My list of Bitterroot Trailheads Name Elevation(feet) Latitude Longitude Notes St Mary’s Peak Trailhead 6,850′ 46.50034 N 114.20248 W SKIburban and Jamie Baker Lake Trailhead 6,817′ 45.89525 N 114.23974 W For North Trapper Peak *Rhodes Peak Trailhead 6,715′ 46.63884 N 114.86141 W *Glen Lake Trailhead 6,650′ 46.43578 N 114.25153 W *Nez Perce Pass Trailhead 6,589′ … Read more

Highest Roads and Passes in the United States List

Selected US Mountain West pass and road elevations I’ve driven, including personal automobile highpoints and whimsy. List of highest roads and passes: Elevation (ft) Name State Road Trail / Notes 14,127 Mount Blue Sky (nee Evans) summit parking CO CO 5 Highest paved road in North America / COJamie’s highpoint (my ’99 Outback) 14,115 Pikes … Read more

Shady Acres Aircraft Crossing

This clip shows an actual aircraft crossing at Shady Acres, Washington. The motorists are unaware of when a plane is coming due to obscuring trees on either side, and the plane flies low enough it would be hit by a large vehicle. Accident waiting to happen in my opinion! This runway is only 1600 feet long! We just drove to pick up this Fly Washington Passport Stamp, perhaps I’ll fly in there some day!

Outdoor Equipment and Apparel Manufacturers List

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Chronological List of Outdoor and Equipment Manufacturers Year founded / Name / Location 1862 Mammut – Switzerland – acquired by Raichle in 2003, then re-branded Mammut footwear in 2009. 1877 Helly Hansen – Norway 1920 Eddie Bauer – Seattle – patented first quilted down jacket – 1st American to summit Everest, Jim Whittaker sponsored by … Read more