S07 - Episode #08 - Blaine

We have another special episode this week, recorded in-person at the Union Creek Falls Trailhead near Chinook Pass, WA. We sit down and speak with Blaine about his hiking adventures across WA state, you can follow him and his trail buddy Marston on Instagram, @lostinwashington

After hiking with me to North Union Creek Falls, Blaine shares with us some of his favorite hikes in and around WA state. He also shares with us how he fell in love with winter hiking, including exploring Mt. Rainier and Colchuck Lake via snowshoeing, and you know we had to ask about how he and Marston came to be.

Episode Links:
Blaine visiting Colchuck in Winter
Marston visiting Colchuck in Winter
Echo Basin in the Winter

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