We were yearning to put our new snowshoes to work over the weekend, so we joined in on a group hike in the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. With about a foot of fresh powder and the sun shining, it was a beautiful day to be outdoors, despite the cold. We started at the Ellis Trail […]
Williams Lake – Taos
While spending a long weekend in Taos, we decided to get in a hike to take in some of the scenery around Taos Ski Valley. We opted to hike Williams Lake Trail, knowing that there would be a pretty lake to enjoy at the turnaround point. We began the hike from the parking lot southeast […]
Observation Point – Zion National Park
On our big roadtrip/move trip from the bay area to New Mexico, we stopped by Zion National Park for a couple days and hiked Observation Point Trail. This hike was an alternative to the more popular (and much more fear-inducing) Angel’s Landing hike. It was a bit of a climb but well worth it for […]
Milford Track: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
After a rushed visit to New Zealand’s south island several years ago, we were determined to return to New Zealand and hike the Milford Track. We finally did and it was gorgeous and well worth the trek. It was 3 1/2 days of hiking and around 37 miles total. We did the unguided hike, for […]
Barlow Flats – Ventana Wilderness
After our 1st successful foray into the world of backpacking we were ready to venture back into the wilderness. We are busy preparing ourselves for our 1st big backcountry hiking vacation the Milford Track in Fjordland New Zealand at the end of November. We wanted another chance to get comfortable with our gear before we […]
Jennie Lake – Sierra Nevada
We decided to venture into the world of backpacking and start with something scenic and not too strenuous. We went with Jennie Lake, located in Sequoia National Forest, just outside of Sequoia National Park. Permits were not required, so this is a good option for last-minute trips as well :). Note that the last few […]
Multnomah Wahkeena Falls Loop
For our final hike in Portland, we did the most obvious choice, Multnomah Falls, which is a 40-minute drive from Portland and a very popular spot for tourists. This time we did the longer Multnomah Wahkeena Falls Loop, this is listed as Loop #1 in the free map at the visitor center. Starting from the […]
Harry’s Ridge – Mount St. Helens
While in Portland for a long weekend, we took a drive to Mount St. Helens in Washington. It was a beautiful day for a hike, and there was an abundance of wildflowers everywhere in sight. After some photos outside the Johnston Ridge Observatory, we began our hike at the trailhead on the eastern side of […]
Ecola Point to Indian Beach – Oregon
While in Portland for a long weekend, we decided to head over to Cannon Beach, 1.5 hours west of Portand. It was a unusually warm and sunny day there which made for great hiking weather. Cannon Beach is worth a drive for photo-taking alone! Starting from the Cannon Beach parking lot, after a leisurely lunch, […]
Marin Headlands Hill 88 Loop
We did a gorgeous hike with great views in the Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It’s located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail markings were less than stellar once we were several miles in, but the views of the bay made it all worth it. We started […]