Category Archives: Adventuring

Mercer Slough Nature Park

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Carrie

Monday woke to clear, cold weather and I decided to shift my workout plans for the week to accommodate.  Instead of the two mile exercise video in my living room, I opted for the two mile hike through Mercer Slough … Continue reading →

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Stevens Pass

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Carrie

Last weekend we decided to play in the snow on a different mountain in the area.  Stevens Pass is about two hours northeast of us in the Cascades.  Most of the drive is a very gradual climb with the mountains … Continue reading →

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Just pics

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Carrie

I don’t have anything of importance to post today.  Just some lovely snow scenes from our trip back up to Crystal Mountain for snowboarding on Saturday. I was still sore and nursing some blisters on my feet from breaking in … Continue reading →

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First Day on the Snow

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Carrie

I went for a refresher, all-day snowboarding lesson yesterday at Crystal Mountain.  In short, I survived my first day on the snow this season.  I’m in recovery mode today. I had a good time.  It was a Thursday, so pretty … Continue reading →

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Redmond Watershed Park and Preserve

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Carrie

Yesterday was sunny again, so Fiancé encouraged me to once again play hooky and get outside.  I didn’t need much prodding to abandon an afternoon of cleaning the house.  Who does? After consulting my handy-dandy guidebook again, I elected to … Continue reading →

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O. O. Denny Park Trail

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Carrie

It was sunny today, so I gave myself a break from the computer and knitting needles to get outside for a while.  I picked up my hiking guidebook and selected another trail.  This time it was a short, easy loop … Continue reading →

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Look Out Below!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Carrie

Seriously, look out.  Because now I’m dangerous and enabled.  I have gear.  It’s all Fiancé’s fault…and a tad bit REI’s.  You see, the nearest REI store was having their member-only garage sale today and I just happen to be a … Continue reading →

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Multnomah Falls

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

This spot is so beautiful, it deserves its own post.  We arrived at Multnomah Falls in late afternoon on our way back to Portland from Mt. Hood.  (see Mt. Hood post for those pics) There is a viewing platform at … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hood

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Carrie

Fiancé and I decided to take a quick trip to Portland and the Mount Hood area this weekend.  He has been snowboarding several times at the major ski areas on the mountain and wanted to show me around.  The minor … Continue reading →

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Saint Edward State Park

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Carrie

I did make it out for that hike on Saturday after all.  Despite the fact that Saturday morning was heavily overcast and dreary, I pushed myself out of bed and into several layers of clothes and my new hiking boots.  … Continue reading →

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