2011 Top Trip Reporters

The beginning of fall last week and the rainy start to Monday morning has us thinking about the astounding trip reporting that has been going on all year.

Despite a late start to the season, 4,338 Trip Reports have been written this year - 600 more than all of last year. And more hikers are contributing their experiences and information to wta.org - 1688 different people have written at least one trip report in 2011.

At WTA, we are so appreciative to this group of hikers for keeping us informed about the conditions of our favorite trails. With the late arrival of summer, being able to learn from other hikers about lingering snowfields and challenging stream crossings was incredibly important for our own enjoyment on a hike and for safety. And it's always great to know about where the wildflowers are blooming and the views from the trail. Thank you to all of the hikers who have shared a Trip Report!

There are a few folks we want to highlight for the their hiking accomplishments and their willingness to share their experiences after every hike.

Top 10 Trip Reporters of 2011:

Weluv2hike: 141 reports. No doubt about it, they love to hike! They provide short descriptions of hikes from all over the state and on trails that range from easy to very difficult.

Bob and Barb: 93 reports. Follow Bob and Barb if you want to find a trail at its peak beauty. This couple hikes all over the state and writes very detailed and excellent trip reports, paired with stellar photos.

Geezerhiker: 53 reports with great pictures. If you want a primer on some awesome hiking destinations, check out Geezerhiker's reports.

Hikingqueen: 48 reports, all very helpful with great pictures too. She does many hikes in the Mount Rainier area.

Onehikeaweek: 45 reports and definitely on track to meet the goal. If you're interested in hiking Snoqualmie Pass or the Teanaway area, these reports provide good details and photos.

Mike: 39 reports. Mike is recognizing his 50th birthday with 50 hikes this year. He hikes primarily in the North Cascades and has wonderfully detailed Trip Reports with great photos.

Whitebark: 36 reports. Lots of very helpful trip reports around the Cascades, Snoqualmie Pass, and the Teanaway area.

Eric Jain: 34 reports. Very detailed trip reports from fantastic locations. He also contributes great pictures along with his reports. His hikes range from the Olympics to Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens and the Cascades.

Tomas: 33 reports. Tomas likes to hike to high places, whether it be in Mount Rainier National Park, the Olympics or the Snoqualmie Pass area, and provides Trip Reports and photos with just the right amount of detail.

Snow Cat: 31 reports, mostly in the Central Cascades area. Along with great descriptions of dozens of hikes, this hiker identifies many of the plants and animals that she sees along the way, while providing great pictures of them.