As an avid hiker and backpacker, I’ve encountered the PNW in all of its weather elements on the trail. I am a leader and mentor within the Mountaineers and my emphasis on safety first is paramount. I help participants gain confidence, practice leave no trace principles, provide a space for belonging for all levels of [...]

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No plans for the weekend? Why not take a hike? No, I don’t mean that sarcastically. There are tons of beautiful hikes in Washington! I’ve compiled a list of hikes, in order of difficulty, located on the west side of the state. Not an avid hiker? That’s okay! Start out with the hikes at the [...]

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Washington is known for towering peaks, sparkling falls, glistening alpine lakes, and fields peppered in wildflowers. The best way to view all these natural wonders? Hiking! Summer in Washington is high season for hiking, with August being especially busy. Right now, many of us are juggling practicing responsible and safe recreating with getting out in [...]

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Ever since moving to the Pacific Northwest from the icy East Coast, I’ve taken up walking as one of my favorite wintertime activities. Why, you ask? Isn’t it much nicer to walk when it isn’t so wet and dark out? That might be true, but making a 30-minute walk an integral part of your winter [...]

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Living in Washington, you learn to roll with the rain and appreciate every sunny day. And when it’s sunny we really appreciate it. With truly spectacular weather ahead we’re excited to welcome local experts—and their books—to the U District. Get inspired to make the most of the beautiful days with advice from our favorite local [...]

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Seven years ago, Sandy Wood joined the UW Faculty Auxiliary and quickly discovered the Tuesday Trekkers. “It was a dream come true,” she says. A UW graduate and the wife of a retired faculty member, Wood was looking for an healthy ways to fill her days in addition to spending time with friends, grandchildren, gardening, [...]

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