Hike Summary: Destination: Sauk Mountain Peak Mileage: 2 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny This weekend I had the pleasure of going with my son on an AWANA camp out and hike. We left Friday at 5:30pm and drove east for about an out to Rockport. We camped at Howard Miller [...]
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Sauk Mountain – Trip Report
Posted: September 28, 2009 by Scott in Backpacking, Family, Hiking, Life in Christ, Trip ReportTags: Backpacking, Family, Hiking, Life in Christ
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Pacific Crest Trail – Snoqualmie Pass to Ridge/Gravel Lakes 9-5-09 Trip Report
Posted: September 9, 2009 by Scott in Backpacking, Hiking, Trip ReportTags: Backpacking, Hiking, Trip Report
Hike summary: Destination: Ridge Lake Mileage: 15 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet to Katwalk, trail kinda levels out after that Camp Elevation: Ridge Lake around 5,400ft Hike Time: 4hrs in; 2hrs out Weather Conditions: Wind, Rain, Sleet, Snow Trip Length: 3 days / 2 nights 9.5.09 – 9.7.09 Pack Weight: 36lbs Hike Details:
No not my backpack this time! Many of you know I’m wanting to do a couple of big hikes this next year and I really felt like I could not do it in my current physical condition. So around July 25th ish I started an exercise/diet program on my own, and as of two day’s [...]
Lite Weight Stove
Posted: September 29, 2008 by Scott in Backpacking, HikingTags: Backpacking, Hiking
You know from one of my previous posts that I like playing with fire. I think most guys do. Not sure why but start a campfire and see who’s always playing in it. You also know I’ve been trying to lighten my pack weight for a couple of longer hikes I’m planning. Well this has [...]
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McAllister Trip
Posted: September 15, 2008 by Scott in Backpacking, Hiking, Trip ReportTags: Backpacking, Hiking
The weather was overcast and great for hiking. Personally this was the best backpacking trip i’ve had as far as stamina goes. I nailed my hydration and fueling for the hike in and back out. I had a lot of energy and didn’t feel tired or sore! Yay! This is the first hike I tried [...]
No I didn’t have a baby! My test load for the McAllister Creek Trip only weighs 28 lbs! When I add my bladder that will take it to 30. I’m so happy! Not bad for 3 nights out in the back country. I’m even taking a few things I know I will not need. I’m [...]
Artist Point
Posted: August 24, 2008 by Scott in Family, Hiking, Home GroupTags: Family, Hiking, Home Group
This weekend our home group and a few other friends took a mountain excursion to Mount Baker, Artist Point to be exact. The trip was a blast and we got to know each other better. I’ll keep this short and let the photos speak for themselves. If you have never been to Artist Point, you [...]
Getting ready for McAllister 08
Posted: August 14, 2008 by Scott in Backpacking, Hiking, Home Group, Life in ChristTags: Backpacking, Hiking, Home Group, Life in Christ
Currently getting psyched for a 13 mile round trip, 2 night backpacking trip with some of the men from my home group and a couple other friends. I’m planning on this being a practice at ultra light, or at least major lightening of my load. Next year I’m planning on doing a 65mi section hike [...]
Playing with Fire!
Posted: August 12, 2008 by Scott in Backpacking, HikingTags: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
I humbly admit, I love fire… Camp fires are the best. Not only for warmth but just staring at the flames and getting lost in thought is great. Here are a couple of tips I’ve picked up and used for starting campfires. 1) At Panther creek I tried a new method I’ve never used before. [...]
