Adventure Travel

Trail Guide: Marmot Pass Olympic National Forest

Hiking to Marmot Pass in the Olympics

Huddled alongside Olympic National Park is the Olympic National Forest, arguably just as beautiful as the national park, and a quintessential Pacific Northwest spot. Skip the permits, the crowds and the advanced bookings and head to the national forest, where you can find hiking for everyone, including your four-legged friends. Getting to Marmot Pass Marmot Pass, like many of the …

Comprehensive Guide to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Best ski resort in Washington

If you are looking for the best ski area in Washington state Crystal Mountain ski resort is where it’s at. Just a 2 hour drive from Seattle, Crystal Mountain has some of the best powder in the Pacific Northwest with arguably better terrain than the other area mountains, including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie. As the largest ski resort in Washington …