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Interested in hiking, backpacking, travel, AI, electric vehicles, technology, sustainable business and renewable energy. As far as travel goes, how do we do that sustainably and with respect for those that live in places everyone wants to go?

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Relaxing at the camp area on the river bed.

Relaxing at the camp area on the river bed.

Hoh river at the Happy Four camp area.

Hoh river at the Happy Four camp area.

Giant trees on the trail to the camp area.

Giant trees on the trail to the camp area.

This tree was huge, the photo doesn't do justice to how large it really is.

This tree was huge, the photo doesn't do justice to how large it really is.

Took a quick overnight #hiking #backpacking trip in the Olympic National Park up the Hoh river valley trail. We stayed at the Happy Four camp area. Fun, beautiful views and massive trees. Some of the old growth trees are simply stunning, so big it is hard to imagine something can grow that large.

17.08.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Neon Pilgrim: A Memoir of Walking Japan’s Henro Michi

06.08.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Glacier Peak

Glacier Peak

Becklers other peaks (3 in all).

Becklers other peaks (3 in all).

View looking southwest from the top

View looking southwest from the top

Another view from the top.

Another view from the top.

#hiking to Beckler Peak in Washington state, near Skykomish, WA. Some great views of the mountains in the area, including Glacier Peak, one of the Washington volcanoes.

17.07.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They can't, the guy got deported.

05.07.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What this boils down to is a fee hike to make our parks unaffordable, then in a year or two they can say "see, no one uses the parks. We should eliminate them and sell them off to commercial businesses so they can make money for the US. "

05.07.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Part of the trail to the lake, through a boggy area

Part of the trail to the lake, through a boggy area

Tent Pitched near the lake

Tent Pitched near the lake

View of Boulder Lake

View of Boulder Lake

Trail up to Boulder Lake through the trees

Trail up to Boulder Lake through the trees

More photos from a #hiking and #backpacking trip to Boulder Lake, WA.

24.06.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Boulder Lake with the reflection of the mountains.

Boulder Lake with the reflection of the mountains.

Photo of our camp site with the lake in the background.

Photo of our camp site with the lake in the background.

Tenkara fishing at Boulder lake (didn't catch anything)

Tenkara fishing at Boulder lake (didn't catch anything)

View of Boulder lake and the mountains that surround it.

View of Boulder lake and the mountains that surround it.

#hiking up to Boulder Lake, near Sultan, WA for an one night (rainy) #backpacking trip. Beautiful lake, really nice trail with several decent back country camping sites, many with fire pits. My son even got a little bit of Tenkara fishing in (didn't catch anything).

21.06.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hiking across a bridge towards some large downed trees

Hiking across a bridge towards some large downed trees

Rough rocky trail with trees.

Rough rocky trail with trees.

Hiking past some downed trees.

Hiking past some downed trees.

Tall trees with some interesting branches.

Tall trees with some interesting branches.

Random #hiking photos from the Pacific Northwest from a hike I took with my son.

14.06.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Actually not true. Most thru hikers (ie: PCT) use one pair to hike and one at night. Wash them at town stops. If you have the right material, such as wool, they are fine for long periods, like you are seeing on the Youtube.

09.06.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snow covered hiking trail with mountains in the background.

Snow covered hiking trail with mountains in the background.

A view of a mountain from a snow covered trail.

A view of a mountain from a snow covered trail.

A river alongside a hiking trail, with amazingly blue water.

A river alongside a hiking trail, with amazingly blue water.

A view of "Troublesome Creek" near Index, WA from a hiking trail with trees on either side.

A view of "Troublesome Creek" near Index, WA from a hiking trail with trees on either side.

More random #hiking photos from the Pacific Northwest.

30.05.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of a tree that broke in a wind storm with another tree beside it and the sun in the background.

Picture of a tree that broke in a wind storm with another tree beside it and the sun in the background.

Saw this tree growing right alongside a wind broken tree #hiking last weekend.

27.05.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View from a ridge with snow, trees and mountains in the background.

View from a ridge with snow, trees and mountains in the background.

My son hiking up the steep trail.

My son hiking up the steep trail.

Blanca Lake hike reader sign.

Blanca Lake hike reader sign.

View of steep slopes near the side of the trail.

View of steep slopes near the side of the trail.

#hiking this weekend in the Pacific Northwest near Index, WA. My son and I attempted to get to Blanca Lake, unfortunately, the snow was too deep and we didn't feel safe at a steep ridge with drop-offs on either side and turned around. Views were amazing anyway.

26.05.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice, except the trail is closed this year due to storm damage.

19.05.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Getting closer to the top, picture of the trail with trees.

Getting closer to the top, picture of the trail with trees.

Picture of a bridge on a trail with trees on a steep slope.

Picture of a bridge on a trail with trees on a steep slope.

Picture of a steep rocky trail heading towards the top of Mailbox Peak.

Picture of a steep rocky trail heading towards the top of Mailbox Peak.

Pictures of a switchback in the trail up to Mailbox Peak, with trees on the steep hillside.

Pictures of a switchback in the trail up to Mailbox Peak, with trees on the steep hillside.

More #hiking photos from my trip up to Mailbox Peak in the Cascades of Washington State, near North Bend, WA. It requires an elevation gain of about 1200 meters (4000 ft) of elevation gain over 8.5 km one way.

19.05.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mailbox peak summit, photo of the mailbox and plaque at the top.

Mailbox peak summit, photo of the mailbox and plaque at the top.

Panoramic photo of the scree field you have to climb.

Panoramic photo of the scree field you have to climb.

Map of the hike

Map of the hike

Trail through the scree field.

Trail through the scree field.

#hiking to Mailbox Peak in the #pnw. Typical western Washington State hike, first you hike up, then you hike down.

16.05.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hiking trail with trees on sides of trail.

Hiking trail with trees on sides of trail.

Hiking trail with trees on sides of trail.

Hiking trail with trees on sides of trail.

Tall trees and a hiking trail.

Tall trees and a hiking trail.

A bench where you can look at a small pond near a hiking trail.

A bench where you can look at a small pond near a hiking trail.

#Hiking in the Redmond, WA watershed preserve, an urban forest with about 10 miles of trails. A few trail runners and some walkers out, but surprisingly low amount of human traffic.

09.05.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes.

04.05.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pacific Northwest hiking trail and stream with trees on either side.

Pacific Northwest hiking trail and stream with trees on either side.

Sunrise hiking photo of a field and trees in the distance.

Sunrise hiking photo of a field and trees in the distance.

Barclay Lake, WA with a mountain in the background.

Barclay Lake, WA with a mountain in the background.

A picture of a waterfall with a small pond and trees on the side.

A picture of a waterfall with a small pond and trees on the side.

More random #hiking photos from the Pacific Northwest.

03.05.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the next installment, keep it up and good luck, road walks are tough...but the parts of the OCT that I have hiked are amazing.

25.04.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Mount Baker

Photo of Mount Baker

Pacific Northwest beach with a boat at anchor

Pacific Northwest beach with a boat at anchor

Photo of a rocky beach with some kayaks pulled up on shore in the trees.

Photo of a rocky beach with some kayaks pulled up on shore in the trees.

From the archives, #hiking photos from the Pacific Northwest.

21.04.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snow covered stream with large trees on either side of the bank.

Snow covered stream with large trees on either side of the bank.

Mount Rainier through the trees.

Mount Rainier through the trees.

Snowy photo on the flank of Mt. Rainier.

Snowy photo on the flank of Mt. Rainier.

Heading up the trail in snowshoes.

Heading up the trail in snowshoes.

Random #hiking / snowshoeing photos from the Pacific Northwest, near and at Mt. Rainier.

17.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of trees in the woods and a hiking trail going up.

Picture of trees in the woods and a hiking trail going up.

The Nisqually River near Mt. Rainier.

The Nisqually River near Mt. Rainier.

Bridge over the Nisqually River, near Mt. Rainier.

Bridge over the Nisqually River, near Mt. Rainier.

Hiking / Mtn Biking trail in the trees.

Hiking / Mtn Biking trail in the trees.

Random #hiking photos from the Pacific Northwest.

14.04.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mount Rainier, Washington during a recent #hiking and snowshoeing trip.

06.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have a feeling people feed this guy, maybe not the best idea for a wild bird. Canada Jay at Mount Rainier National Park.

05.04.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mount Rainier from Paradise parking lot.

Mount Rainier from Paradise parking lot.

One of the glaciers on Mount Rainier

One of the glaciers on Mount Rainier

A different glacier on Mt. Rainier.

A different glacier on Mt. Rainier.

Pinnacle Peak, the pointed peak on the middle right.

Pinnacle Peak, the pointed peak on the middle right.

05.04.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mt Rainier view from Reflection Lake.

Mt Rainier view from Reflection Lake.

I think that is Mount Aix in the distance in the valley between on the flank of Rainier and further to the right is Bismark Peak (pointed peak).

I think that is Mount Aix in the distance in the valley between on the flank of Rainier and further to the right is Bismark Peak (pointed peak).

Mt Rainier and the snowshoe trail behind me (first person of the day to get here after some fresh snow).

Mt Rainier and the snowshoe trail behind me (first person of the day to get here after some fresh snow).

View of Pinnacle Peak

View of Pinnacle Peak

#hiking / snowshoeing at Mount Rainier National Park. These are from a snowshoe to Reflection and Louise Lakes last week and a quick drive up to Paradise. Amazing views on a sunny day.

05.04.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
The Nisqually River Bridge, and a peekaboo view of the top of Mount Rainier

The Nisqually River Bridge, and a peekaboo view of the top of Mount Rainier

The Nisqually River suspension Bridge.

The Nisqually River suspension Bridge.

Look who showed up just on the other side of the bridge.

Look who showed up just on the other side of the bridge.

A walking trail near Longmire

A walking trail near Longmire

A little short bit of #hiking around Longmire at the Mount Rainier national Park. The suspension bridge is over the Nisqually river.

02.04.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
High Hut, where you can stay overnight if you wish.

High Hut, where you can stay overnight if you wish.

Snowshoeing up the trail to high hut

Snowshoeing up the trail to high hut

Photos showing a snowshoe trail

Photos showing a snowshoe trail

View from the snowshoeing trail

View from the snowshoeing trail

Another snowshoe and some #hiking to β€œHigh Hut” in the Tahoma State Forest just near Mount Rainier park. Up up and more up to get there.

02.04.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snowy view while on Mt Rainier

Snowy view while on Mt Rainier

Snowy view while on Mt Rainier

Snowy view while on Mt Rainier

Snowshoeing on Mt Rainier

Snowshoeing on Mt Rainier

Myrtle Falls on Mt Rainier

Myrtle Falls on Mt Rainier

Snowshoeing on Mount Rainier. Snowing and no big views, but fun.

01.04.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

it would be great if it cycles between fields, rather than just adding space. I wish you success in your app.

30.03.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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