The Claw Patrol: MSR’s Lightning™ Ascent Snowshoes

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
Published on February 25, 2018

The engineering peak of adventure snowshoes, Lightning™ Ascents top the list of snowshoes outdoor enthusiasts need to choose when it really, really matters.

Outfitted with features creating one’s squad of support on snowshoes, thus The Claw Patrol, an adventurer tackles … Continue reading →

Apres Downtown Seattle: Shops, Eats, Dale Chihuly & The Needle

Written by Nigel Boney
Published on July 19, 2016

After a long day of hiking or snowshoeing near the Seattle area, switch roles from country to city slicker with an apres experience in downtown Seattle. It might not be the largest downtown area, but it packs plenty in. … Continue reading →

Mount St. Helens: One of Washington State’s Crown Jewels

Written by Nigel Boney
Published on July 3, 2012

Travel 96 miles south of Seattle, and in the Western half of the Cascades, you’ll encounter a wounded giant. With its name derived from a British Diplomat, Mount St. Helens is a peak which once had a summit of perfect … Continue reading →

Snowshoeing in Paradise: Mt. Rainier National Park

Written by Nigel Boney
Published on February 3, 2012

Rising above the skyline from 54 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington State’s highest and most prominent volcano in the Cascade Arc, is still considered one of the world’s most dangerous. Reaching an elevation of more than 14,000 feet, makes it … Continue reading →