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I’ve been a bit busy jumping from adventure to adventure. I have a lot I want to share on my blog, but do not have the time right now! I appreciate everyone who has stuck around through these consistent dry spells. Here’s a little bit of what I’ve been up to:
Backpacking!!
I have been fortunate enough to go backpacking 7 times so far this year, logging more backpacking miles than I ever have in previous years!
1. Ancient Lakes, Eastern Washington. April 2018
Multiple waterfalls on this easy hike in
Met these lovely ladies for the first time! Laura and Paige joined us for the weekend
2. Mount Baker, Washington. May 2018
I had just got back from Thailand and needed some nature therapy.
This is the first time I camped with my sister and her boyfriend 🙂
And of course Brenna was down to join!
3. Waptus Lake, Washington. June 2018
Photo from Brenna Buckwalter
We were so grateful for our fire that night. The adventure squad: Brenna, Laura, Ben
4. Eastern Washington Lake. July 2018
We kayaked in to this secluded island!
The crew: Brenna, Laura, Ben, Andy
We picked up an entire garbage bag of trash at this spot.
5. Wonderland Trail, Mount Rainier WA. July 2018
My coworker/friend Caitlin joined me for a one nighter in Mount Rainier!
We ended up putting in more miles than we anticipated. It was definitely a bonding experience
The Wonderland trail sure is a wonder
6. Rainbow- McAlister, North Cascades WA. July 2018
34 miles with the crew: Brenna, Laura, Ben, Courtney
7. Thunder Mountain Lake, WA. August 2018
The Crew: Alex and Liz
Favorite Day Adventures!! (In really no particular order)
1. Tolmie Peak, Mt Rainier WA
Hung out with the creative Mason Strehl
2. Rocky Mountain & Fort Collins CO
Quality time with my girl Kelsey. She started her residency in Fort Collins and I’m SO proud of her
3. Lake 22, WA
Met up with Michael, a super inspirational dude
4. Olympic National Park, WA
Hung out with creatives Erika and Eric again and met Caeleah and Jacob for the first time!
5. Blanca Lake, WA
My girls. Laura and Brenna
6. Mt Fremont Fire Lookout, Rainier NP WA
I don’t know if any sunset hike will ever beat this. My girls Brenna, Marina and Jasmine joined me for hot cocoa as the sun set over Rainier
7. Barclay Lake
A lovely day with the lovely Marina
8. Helicopter Tour. Seattle WA
A very delayed birthday gift for Chelsea and Scott that I got to benefit from
9. Colchuck Lake, WA
Classic hike with lots of bonding with Marina
10. Utah Roadtrip. Capitol Reef NP, Grand Staircase
When plans for Havasupai fall through due to flash flooding…just wing it with the best roadtrip with the best girls. Crew: Laura, Brenna, Rachel
11. Mount St Helens, WA
When you convince your friends to summit a mountain on Cinco De Mayo. Crew: Laura, Ben, Brenna
12. Bainbridge Island, WA
A quick and much needed evening excursion with Marina
Thanks for following along! Stay tuned for more adventures coming up!
-Melissa
