Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full December 2020 issue. As I write this, the United States and the world are waiting in limbo for the results of the 2020 presidential election. What else am I and my fellow winter recreation…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full April/May 2020 issue. When Mount St. Helens erupted the morning of May 18, 1980, it didn’t really take anyone by surprise. Two months of earthquakes and steam-venting activity preceded the eruption, and let scientists…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full January 2020 issue. Winter is a wonderful time to get out and explore. The landscape transforms from the noisy commotion of summer into pristine slopes, solitude, and unparalleled natural beauty. But with this beauty…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full March 2019 issue. I wanted to go to Patagonia—really badly, for a long time. This past January I finally made it, and what a place it is. Now all I want to…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full February 2019 issue. If you’re anything like me, you get super hungry when you’re out in the backcountry. After a long day of backpacking or climbing, all I want is to sit…
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When you hike a lot, you tend to find trails you like and repeat those a time or two each year. Luckily, here in the Pacific Northwest there are tons and tons and hikes to choose from – it’s pretty easy to try…
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Now that spring is here, it’s time to dust off the hiking boots! (Unless you use yours all winter, in which case you’re awesome. I usually swap mine out for a pair of ski boots.) I haven’t hiked much so…
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