List of US State Highpoints that I have yet to complete. As of July 2023, I have completed 37. I do not intend to attempt Denali. For a list of the US State Highpoints I’ve already completed, go here: US State Highpoints Number Elevation(feet) Peak State R/T distance(miles) Elevation Gain(feet) Notes Rank of these 1=hardest … Read more
Just a few rando thoughts about what to do in 2023: Vacations: Backcountry Skiing: Frontcountry Skiing: Backpacking: Flying: Caving: Highpointing Hot Springs:
This is a list of my favorites – sometimes you discover something that sticks with you basically forever. Here’s my list: Best Strawberry Ice Cream in Puget Sound Best Brisket Sandwich Tank House, Sacramento, CA Best Pulled Pork Sandwich Pomegranate Bistro, Bellevue, WA Honorable Mention: Breakside Brewing, Woodlawn neighborhood, Portland, OR Best French Dip au … Read more
Climbing Ski Mountaineering Skiing – lift served Caving Flying Backpacking Hot Springs
Some of the shortest paved runways in the US State of Washington Airport Runway Length (in feet) W16 First Air (Monroe) Rwy 25 1587 (ALD) 3B8 Shady Acres (Spanaway) Rwy 34 1600 (ALD) W27 Woodlawn State (Woodlawn) Rwy 14 1663 (ALD) 13W Camano Island (Stanwood) Rwy 16/34 1750 ALD = Available Landing Distance There are … Read more
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 1:59 91 Crystal Mountain Resort WA 2:18 107 Leavenworth Ski Hill WA … Read more
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
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