Autumn Issue Coming Soon

Those of you who have been WTA members for a while may recognize me as a staff member who's been hanging out in the WTA office for the past six years or so, sitting in a few different desks during that time. If you're new to WTA, welcome and hello!

This summer I became the interim editor of WTA's fine membership publication, Washington Trails. I was pretty stoked to have the September-October issue for my first issue because I happen to think autumn is the best time to hike in Washington. Berries and larches top my list of fall's great qualities, but less mosquitoes and more solitude aren't too shabby either.

On top of all that, I've always found autumn hikes to feel like a "bonus." You've knocked about a bit, had a good summer...and then you get one or maybe even two more trips in. That cool, crisp adventure above tree line or last look at the ocean before winter storms roll in is like the perfect icing on a really tasty cake.

If you are a member who receives our bi-monthly magazine, I hope you have as much fun reading the autumn issue of Washington Trails as I had producing it. In it, you will read about the outdoor adventures of a ten-month-old hiker and a rugged alpinist trekking through the high and lonely Picket Range. You will learn about moss and its many uses, You'll hear about two men who envisioned a grand trail through the Columbia Gorge and are making it happen. You'll learn several techniques for crossing rivers and be guided through an array of post-backcountry dining options, and a whole lot more. Plus, you'll get the definitive list of favorite hikes from folks on staff at WTA!  

If you're not a WTA member, please join! Membership in WTA includes a subscription to Washington Trails magazine, so you won't have to hear about all this second hand. You'll get six beautiful issues packed with hiking tips, adventure stories, and trail news delivered straight to you to read, enjoy, and save!