Birthday Hike

It was our birthday week this week. It’s hard to say it was “my” birthday because I’ve always shared it with Paul since day 1. So I tend to refer to it mostly as “our” birthday. Keeping with tradition Mia, Codi and I went hiking (and I know Paul went hiking back in NH too)….

St. Helens Epic 2017

The St Helens Epic is an 80 mile, single loop, mountain bike ride that takes in some of the best (and hardest) trails that the Gifford Pinchot NF has to offer.  The word “epic” gets pretty abused/over used up here in the PNW, but if there is an event that I am going to deem…

Lewis River Trail

Mia and I headed up to the Mount St. Helens area for a hike this past weekend.  I’ve personally been jonesing big time to get up the this area.  Something about this particular mountain fascinates me. We wanted something with views, no snow and a moderate distance.  Mia scoured our hiking books and finally settled…