Besides summiting big mountains, I have been taking advantage of spending quality time with friends in the Pacific Northwest and getting...

Road trip to friends and family with cool locations for photo opportunities, hikes, kayaking, running and working along the way.

Solo summit of Mount Adams.

Solo summit of Mount Saint Helens on June 24th.

20 June solo summit of Mount Shasta.

From Placerville, California to Seattle, Washington with potentially three mountain summits along the way.

I recently hiked in Desolation Wilderness (west of Lake Tahoe) on the Pacific Crest Trail, where a bear canister is strongly recommended....

Gear review on the women's version of the Altra Lone Peak 4.5.

Running in the Northern California heat and it's only May!

Over the Memorial Day weekend, I attempted to hike I-50 from Echo Lake to I-80 at Donner Summit section of the Pacific Crest Trail.

My gear list for my attempt to hike a section of the PCT from Echo Lake to Donner Summit, over the Memorial Day Weekend.