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2020 - The Year we Were Pushed to the Edge

12/31/2020

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“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”
- Marie Curie
To many of us, 2020 proved to be an exceptionally challenging year, full of opportunities for learning and growth on many levels. Personally for me, it was a year that provided experiences leading to profound understanding of key truths related to human behavior under pressure and the healing efficacy of nature.

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John Muir - "Father of National Parks"

11/10/2020

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"The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing.

The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.”

- John Muir
I wholeheartedly agree with this deeply spiritual Scotsman whose environmental conservation advocacy helped save some of the most beautiful parts of America's wilderness from loggers’ axes and the livestock industry.  The Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park are the gifts, the crown jewels, we can all enjoy today as a result of his 'labor of love'.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I decided to dedicate this post to 'John of the Mountains' who, in his own words, "cared to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness."


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October - An Ode to Beauty

10/31/2020

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Maple Pass Loop Trail, North Cascades, WA
“In the entire circle of the year there are no days so delightful as those of a fine October.”
– Alexander Smith
I must admit that the more October days I spend in the Pacific Northwest's forests and mountains, the more I fall in love with its colorful beauty.  It is not only the heartwarming yellows, golds, oranges and reds that impress me, but the ever so soft sunrays that no longer burn the skin and instead just warm the body in their loving embrace.

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Nature's Gold - The Riches of Autumn

9/30/2020

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Headlight Basin, Snoqualmie Region, Salmon La Sac/Teanaway, WA
"Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay." 

- Robert Frost
Every autumn thousands of nature lovers make their pilgrimage to see the golden beauty of the turning larches at Ingalls Pass. This year is no exception. The trailhead carpark was already full when we arrived at 9:30am on a Monday morning. You can easily imagine the weekend crowds.


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Mt Baker's Treasures - Anderson and Watson Lakes

8/30/2020

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Watson Lake, North Cascades, Mt Baker Area, WA
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful,
we must carry it with us, or we find it not.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Located in the North Cascades, Mount Baker area, roughly 2.5 hrs' drive from Seattle, the Anderson and Watson Lakes are a real treat to experience. The trail to the lakes and back is only 6 miles long with 1100 ft of elevation gain, which makes it suitable for most hikers and backpackers.

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Wisdom of Rumi - The Mystic Devoted to Love

7/15/2020

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“Here is a relationship booster that is guaranteed to work: Every time your spouse or lover says something stupid make your eyes light up as if you just heard something brilliant.”
― Rumi
It is likely that you are already familiar with this remarkable, 13th century Muslim spiritual master, but I bet you didn't know that he was also a comedian. If you did, that is great. I invite you to read further for more quotes of his timeless wisdom and inspiration.

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Your Body - Your Partner in Health and Well-Being

7/5/2020

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"There is growing evidence that being grateful may not only bring good feelings—it may also lead to better health."
- Jeff Huffman

In this post I would like to share a practice I find very beneficial to my overall well-being that some of you might like to try out for yourselves.

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Fun in Nature - Your Immune System Booster

6/30/2020

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Hanging off a tree at St Edwards Park, Kenmore, WA
We don’t stop having fun because we get old,
we get old because we stop having fun.

There are numerous ways one can boost their immune system, but not many of these are as simple and cost effective as taking oneself outside to unwind in nature.  The nearly endless list of health benefits includes key factors such as reduced levels of stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, improved physical fitness, elevated mood, etc, but the most important one for me has always been the FUN factor.

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Amidst The Clouds

2/29/2020

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“Whatever you do, you need courage.  Whatever course you decide upon, there
is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.  There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right.  To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs.  Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Five Tibetans - A Love Affair

1/31/2020

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"Regular practice of these exercises relieves muscular tension and nervous stress, improves respiration and digestion, benefits the cardiovascular system,  and leads to deep relaxation and well-being. The Five Tibetans can be a powerful vehicle not only for enlivening the senses but also for generating and harnessing vital energy for self-transformation."
- Christopher S. Kilham

Have you ever heard of The Five Tibetans? Luckily, they are not a bunch of some old guys from Tibet. They are believed to be a 2500 year old set of 5 yoga like movements used by Tibetan Monks and brought to the West in the 1930s by a retired British Colonel. Is this true? Who knows? I decided to give them a whirl anyway.

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Welcome 2020! - Let's Make it A Year of 'Perfect Vision'

12/31/2019

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Mountain Biking - Great for Your Heart, Kind to Your Joints, and Why I Love it

11/30/2019

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Olallie Trail, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA
"No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch"
There are numerous health benefits to mountain biking such as improved function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, increased stamina, reduced blood pressure and waistline, better muscle tone, faster reflexes, just to name a few. Cycling is also great for your joints as it improves their mobility without too much impact, unless you crash, but one of the best things about this particular mode of exercise is that it is fun and brings sheer joy to the rider.

If the above list of benefits is not enough to entice you to ride, there are even more great reasons why one might fall in love with mountain biking. Below I shared 7 of my personal favorites.

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The Land of Wonder Above Aasgard Pass - The Enchantments

9/30/2019

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Isolation Lake - Upper Enchantments, WA
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.”
— John Muir
The privilege to see "one of the most spectacular locations in the Cascade Range" has to be earned. First, you will need to win the Enchantments overnight permit lottery, and then it will 'cost you'  a climb of 2,200 feet (670 m) in 0.8 miles (1.3 km) should you choose to start from the south end of Colchuck Lake and go up Aasgard Pass. And that is just the beginning of your journey into this natural wonder.

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Mt Rainier's Treasures - Summerland and Panhandle Gap

9/17/2019

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Panhandle Gap, Mt Rainier National Park, WA
"Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action."
- John Muir
August is a great month to visit the two treasures of Mt Rainier - Summerland and Panhandle Gap. Most of the snow covering the steep slopes near the top of the gap is gone, which makes for an easier access to its expansive views of the Goat Rocks, Mt Adams, and on clear days Oregon's Mt Hood.  

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Did Alice Visit This Wonderland? - Mt Rainier aka Tahoma

7/31/2019

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Nisqually Glacier, Mt Rainier National Park, WA
“People used to avoid mountains, but now we seek their company. We come for the pretty sights, but also to find a place still free from those life-saving constraints.
We come to the mountain seeking beauty and terror.”
― Bruce Barcott,
This year July turned out to be a great month, full of adventure and joy. We visited several alpine lakes and even got to swim in one. However, our hike along the Skyline Trail in the Mt Rainier National Park became a highlight of the month.

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July is Here - Get Your Ride On!

6/30/2019

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Evergreen's Tuesday Tiger at Raging River, Tiger Mtn State Forest, WA
“Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance.
I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…
the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.”

- Susan B. Anthony
With all the great new MTB trails around Tiger Mountain there is something fun for everyone.  Thanks to the continuous building efforts of the Evergreen MTB Alliance with its numerous volunteers, we now have a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels.

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The Season of Awakening - Spring

5/29/2019

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A Back Country Snowshoe Adventure - Trout Lake

4/30/2019

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Join Wellness Through Adventure on a back country snowshoe trip along the West Fork Foss River to Trout Lake and back.

Located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, near Stevens Pass in Central Cascades, Trout Lake is a popular day-hiking and backpacking destination.  If you appreciate and seek solitude and have back country navigation skills, winter is a great time to visit.

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A Local Winter Adventure - Snow Lake

3/30/2019

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Sunshine, deep blue skies, snow covered trees, and frozen alpine lakes surrounded by majestic mountain peaks were our companions on this mid-week snowshoeing adventure at Snoqualmie Pass, WA. 

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Trail Side Cafe - Commonwealth Basin Snowshoe

2/27/2019

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Commonwealth Basin Trail, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
"What we get from this adventure is just sheer joy. And joy is, after all, the end of life. We do not live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to live.
That is what life means and what life is for.”
- George Mallory
Joy was exactly what we experienced snowshoeing along the deep snow covered Commonwealth Basin Trail earlier this month. We picked this destination after careful consideration of the avalanche danger and decision to stay away from the steep slopes surrounding the area.

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Snowshoeing Season is Here!

1/3/2019

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Skyline Ridge, Stevens Pass, WA
"Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, 'I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway.'"
- Maya Angelou
New Year's Eve served us a real feast for the senses. After several days of snow showers we got a perfect, sunny day to say "Goodbye" to 2018. Despite of the heartwarming rays, it was still too cold for the bikinis, but turned out great for the snowshoes.

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It is Time for the Winter 2019 Conditioning Program

12/30/2018

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Do you want to challenge yourself to be more active in 2019? Join our Winter 2019 Conditioning Program and make it so.  Sign up by visiting our Programs page or purchase a gift card for the adventurer in your life.
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World Class Views - Sauk Mountain

11/28/2018

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Sauk Mountain and Sauk River, WA
"Rivers are roads which move, and which carry us whither we decide to go."
- Blaise Pascal
Few of us would disagree with the statement that the beauty of the mountains is addicting and soothing to our hearts and souls. This North Cascades' peak named after the local Sauk-Suiattle tribe is no exception when it comes to deeply touching the core of our being.

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The Season of Change - Autumn

10/31/2018

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Lake Ann, Maple Pass
Lake Ann, North Cascades, WA
"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face."
- John Donne
With all the wildfires we had this Summer, it was pretty hard to find a smoke-free view of the North Cascades. Fortunately, it all cleared in September, after a few days of long awaited rain showers.  Moreover, the changing colors have been spectacular this year, making Autumn a particularly special season this time around.

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Water - Nature's Most Potent 'Drug'?

8/12/2018

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“Water is the driving force in nature.”
- Leonardo Da Vinci
"There is no drug on the market that can rival the number of beneficial physiological effects that water is capable of producing, and it is widely available (unless you happen to be in a desert) and cheap. In fact, there are no substances known to man that possess as many remedial and health-promoting qualities as water. Its therapeutic qualities include sedative, antipyretic (reducing body temperature), anodyne (analgesic), anticonvulsant, astringent, tonic, anaesthetic, and derivative.”  Source: Internet Health Library

For millennia. the various healing effects of water have been known throughout the world and its many cultures. Water in a balanced combination with salts/electrolytes is a conductor of electricity which is required by every cell of the body to function properly.

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