Pray to the snow gods. We need the fluffy stuff badly. Like the rest of the country, we have not seen much of any snow in the Pacific Northwest this season. I went skiing at Snoqualmie last weekend and there were large patches of mud showing through many runs. This is certainly not the year…
As I’m sure most of you have heard, a Rainier National Park Ranger was murdered over the weekend. While the suspect’s state of mind may be in question, that is not what we should be focusing on. There are now 2 children without a mother and a husband (also a park ranger) without a wife….
If you don’t want to look like the guy above, slow down on the ski slopes. This friendly PSA is brought to you by a rather frightening ordeal we went through yesterday while skiing at the Summit at Snoqualmie outside Seattle. We had spent the day skiing and were on our way back to the…
It appears that much like the banking industry, the ski resort industry in the greater Washington area is undergoing a bit of consolidation. According to the Seattle Times, the Stevens Pass Ski Area was recently sold to the same company that owns Snoqualmie Pass for a reported $20.5 million. CNL Lifestyle Properties says that they…
In the world of hiking & camping, there aren’t a whole lot of universal truths. Some of these include: breathable fabric makes the experience a lot more pleasurable, layer your clothing, cheap sleeping bags are heavy, and down bags are expensive. Well, it looks like Kelty is trying to change a couple of those. The…
If there was ever a trend in outdoor gear this year, retro would be it. Nearly every gear manufacturer has dusted off 40 year old designs and started making them again. The downside to this is that most of them haven’t been updated much. They look retro, but they perform retro too. This is where…
Oh how time flies. It seems like it was spring last week. Here we are though, the leaves are changing, and the mountains are getting dusted with snow. Ski season is around the corner. You’ve probably noticed a bit of a lack of activity on Daily Hiker in the past month or so. With hiking…
The Tahoe Shoe from Ecco is from that segment of shoes that’s normally really hard to write a review about. They’re shoes you wear on a regular basis, maybe even occasionally to work if you live some place like Seattle. If you get the mood for an after work hike though, they’ll fit the requirements…
Happen to live near Riddle, OR? Our friends over at Pale Morning Media gave us the heads up that they’re looking for an employee of Deckers Outdoor. A $10,000 reward is being offered if you happen to find him. So, if you’re out and about in the area, keep an eye open. Here’s the press…
Looking for a fun way to spend a weekend that also helps keep the trails we all love in good shape? How about volunteering for a trail maintenance day near you? There are lots of organizations around the country that maintain our trail systems and they’re always looking for help. Here are a few of…