Episodes

  • Wildlife encounters while hiking
    Feb 26 2025

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    Jennie and Craig share some of their favorite wildlife encounters and favorite places to see wildlife on Washington’s trails

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    38 mins
  • Whidbey Island Hikes
    Feb 19 2025

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    Jennie shares some of her favorite hikes on Whidbey and why it’s such an ideal late winter and spring hiking destination.

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    Craig’s Hike of the Week

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    11 mins
  • Is Valentine's Day hiking a good idea?
    Feb 12 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss Valentine's Day and whether or not hiking makes a good date. They also share some favorite date hike ideas if you want to chance it.

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    Craig’s hiking guidebooks


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    42 mins
  • Groundhog Day hikes
    Feb 5 2025

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    Jennie and Craig talk about the beloved marmot and some of the best hikes in Washington to see them, almost in time for Ground Hog Day.

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    20 mins
  • Winter hikes for Washingtonians in Southern California
    Jan 29 2025

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    Jennie and Craig talk about one of Craig’s favorite places to hike in Southern California during the winter.

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    26 mins
  • Washington’s Best Winter Waterfalls
    Jan 22 2025

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    Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite winter waterfall hikes around Washington State.

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    Jennie's preferred microspikes

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    16 mins
  • Best places to Snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park
    Jan 15 2025

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    Jennie shares her favorite places to snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park and important things to know before heading to the park in winter.

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    Northwest Avalanche Center Forecast

    Mt Rainier National Park winter page

    WSDOT mountain pass conditions

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    10 mins
  • Lightening your load on the trail and in life with Glen Van Peski
    Jan 8 2025

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    Author, lightweight backpacker and author Glen Van Peski joins Craig and Jennie to share about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail and in life beyond the trail.

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    Gossamer Gear


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    54 mins