Enter Our Greatest Hits Contest

If you are a member of WTA, you've just received a new issue of Washington Trails.

In our March-April issue, we've taken a look at geology, interesting places to stay after a hike, orca whales, hydration bladders, even wine and gardening...all from a hiker's point of view.

We also introduced an essay contest, Hikers in Washington Greatest Hits. What is "a hiker's greatest hit," you ask?  It's a moment of glory you experienced in the wilderness. A time when your precise and thorough planning helped everyone in your party to have a great adventure. A time when you reached a personal milestone. 

Washington Trails wants to hear about your awesome peakbagging adventure, the most delicious backcountry meal you ever cooked, your great idea, your close brush with a wild animal and more. We'll then run selected essays in the July-August issue.

Rustle up your fondest memories. Here are the categories for our essay contest:

Your Touchstone Hike

Most Memorable Wildlife Encounter

Best Backcountry Meal

Best Day of Giving Back to Nature

Best Idea Had While Hiking

Best Bonding Experience

Tell us about an experience you shared on the trail brought you closer to the person/people with you.

Is a story coming to mind? Craft your tale and then head over to our poll to submit your story OR comment on this blog post! We can't wait to hear from you. You have some time to think, but there is a deadline. To be considered for publication, please have your story in by May 1, 2010.