About Anna Brones

Anna is a writer, editor and social media strategist with a love for travel, languages and the outdoors. She has a B.A. in International Affairs and French Studies from Lewis & Clark College and has lived in Sweden, France, Guadeloupe and the Pacific Northwest. Her talents and expertise can be fully appreciated by becoming more familiar with Under Solen Media – a new media and marketing organization with an emphasis on the outdoor and nonprofit worlds.

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Luxurious Backcountry: Exploring Hut-to-Hut Trail System on Mount Rainier

When planning a multi-day winter trip to kick off my winter vacation, I envisioned sounds of fresh snow breaking away beneath my feet, crisp air biting my cheeks. Instead I found myself hiking a mile in from a Sno-Park in merely my boots, snowshoes strapped to my pack, the half-melted, thin layer of December snow barely resembling anything that would have required more extreme gear. When I finally reached more rugged terrain, I miserably strapped on my snowshoes, an afternoon rain dripping off the bill of my rain jacket and into my face. This was not a winter trip. I cursed silently.