One of the closest hikes to downtown Seattle; also one of the busiest.
Tag Archive: Hiking
Review: Merrell Outbound Mid Hiking Boot
It seems that hiking shoes are all the rage these days. It’s getting rare that I’ll see full on hiking boot on the average day hike here in the Seattle area. Thankfully though, companies like Merrell still make them for those of us that like ankle support.
Trail Report: Twin Falls
Twin falls is extremely easy as far as the trails in Washington go. With a total of 500ft of elevation gain, this trail is suited for almost every age of hiker. The trail itself is extremely well marked and there are even benches along the way. Steps are provided for steeper sections of the trail. If you’re just starting out hiking or are looking for a place to take your young child, consider twin falls.
Trail Report: Little Si
Little Si is pretty easy as far as trails in the Northwest go. Stuck in the shadow of the much taller Mount Si, Little Si isn’t exactly imposing on the nearby landscape. At approximately 5 miles round trip and 1200 feet of gain, Little Si is a good warm-up hike for the spring or for those just getting into hiking.
Review: LEKI Diva AERGON Antishock Trekking Poles
When it comes to trekking poles, LEKI is the most established brand on the market; they started making ski poles in 1948 and their use of innovative technology and European engineering has helped them branch out into the outdoor market. The Diva AERGON Anti-Shock poles are one of LEKI’s women-specific trekking pole models. The pair…
Trail Review: Larrabee State Park
Founded in 1915, Larrabee is the oldest state park in Washington. This 2683 acre park is home to 14 miles of trails and a beautiful section of Washington shoreline.
The care and cleaning of outdoor gear
So you just spent the better part of a paycheck on a bunch of backpacking gear. Now, how are you going to take care of all this gear so it will give you years of use?
Review: Delorme PN-40
Before the company started making GPS devices, Delorme made and published maps. These days the company also makes several models of GPS receivers that according to the slogan, are ‘serious tools’. However, the company hasn’t strayed far from its roots with a multitude of mapping options available.
Review: Magellan Triton 2000
Given the crowded market for a hiking GPS these days, we figured we’d give a few of them a field test. The first model we’re reviewing is the oldest of the group, the Magellan Triton 2000.
DEET more dangerous than previously thought
We’ve all known for years that Deet isn’t exactly the best thing for you, but it’s really the only thing that reliably repels mosquitoes. Unfortunately, a recent study found that Deet is more dangerous than we previously thought.