With so many fantastic hiking opportunities within easy reach of Seattle, it's no surprise that Bellevue's Bridle Trails State Park gets overlooked. I think people are missing out on a tranquil, convenient place to walk and run. Depending on where you live, it may actually be easier to get to Bridle Trails than other more popular parks. For example, I live in Seattle's Central … [Read more...] about Destination: Bridle Trails
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Beginner’s Guide to MTB in Seattle
Seattle is known for many things: fish markets, sports teams, and rainy weather to name a few. But what many folks don’t know is that we have some of the best mountain biking in the world. The backbone of mountain biking in the Seattle area is Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA), which has helped create an amazing progression of trails. We have great trails for riders of … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide to MTB in Seattle
Bend Gravel Cycling June 2019
Bend, OR is one of the most popular play destinations in the Pacific Northwest. It's about a 6+ hour drive from Seattle, and 3+ hours from Portland. I'm fortunate to be able to visit 2-3 times a year. Depending on the season and circumstances, my go-to activities include road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, hiking, peak bagging, area skiing, and cross-country skiing. … [Read more...] about Bend Gravel Cycling June 2019
Poo Poo Point Power Hike
After a record cold and snowy February, the sudden switch to summertime temperatures the past few days has been just the prescription to get over our collective cabin fever. Saturday afternoon I got out for a spin around Mercer Island, and it felt as though the entire region with letting out a group "...ahhh...." Mid-way around the island I crossed paths with cycling and … [Read more...] about Poo Poo Point Power Hike
Larch Season Hike: Maple Pass Loop
Among the most popular fall hikes in the Cascades are those with abundant larch trees. The Maple Pass Loop near Rainy Pass on Highway 20 (aka "The North Cascades Highway") offers a great mix of larches, views, meadows, and lakes. Larches are an unusual "deciduous conifer" whose needles change a spectacular golden color and completely fall off during the fall. They … [Read more...] about Larch Season Hike: Maple Pass Loop