It took me a while to understand, compile and build this checklist. Now you may not need or feel like carrying everything thats listed out here. But it is always a good idea to go through the checklist before leaving anything behind.
Map
Never set out without a map especially if the trail is not well marked. [...]
Difficulty – 7/10
Scenic – 10/10
Length – 5.5mi
Living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest gives us access to a lot of serene picturesque locales not found elsewhere. Its weekend again and we set out on our Saturday hiking trip. This time we headed out to Lake 22 on Mountain Loop Hwy.
Full of old growth trees and with [...]
Now, I have been to this place atleast a half dozen times in the last 1 year and yet the scenic beauty doesnt cease to amaze me. Every time I feel like I am looking at something new and awesome. Thats the Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Forest for you.
For more on Hurricane Ridge visit [...]
Continue reading about Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park
Wallace Falls Trail hike has got to be the best hike I have done to date. There are only a fewer better trails within such easy reach of the Puget Sound region. Wallace Falls is one of the best falls in the Cascades with about 9 drops of atleast 50 feet. The biggest of them [...]
Continue reading about Wallace Falls State Park, Gold Bar, WA
Twin falls trail is the trail that leads to the Twin Fall waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River (Sno), in the Twin Falls/Olallie State Park. The fastest way to reach the trail head is to get off at exit 34 on I-90. Although the route I took and would recommend is via [...]
Rattlesnake trail is just off of I90 at NorthBend. To get to rattlesnake, get off I90 at exit 32, keep right after the exit and just follow the 436th street till it becomes Cedar Falls road which will take you right to the Rattlesnake trail. The distance is about 3+ miles for those who want [...]
This is the checklist for camping for amateurs. The list is very exhaustive and is not in the order of importance.
Sleeping:
Enough tents
Tarp, foam pads or air mattresses
Sleeping bags / comforters
Extra tarp to cover cooking area
Basic toiletries
Swimming trunks/suits, hiking shoes, Hats
Quarters – for using the showers at the campsite
Essentials:
Flashlights/ Lanterns
Extra layers of clothing
Insect repellents
Stoves
Propane cylinders -
Matches, [...]
