I love no place so much as the high places of Washington. I'm a native Washingtonian and have been hiking off and on for three decades. I contribute to WTA to share the incredible joy of the outdoors. Whether you're a day hiker, a backpacker, or a climber, the important thing is to get out and help preserve the wild places we're so fortunate to have in our backyard. I chronicle my journeys here on WTA.org through trip reports and trail guides.