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05/01/2025
Alright hikers, we have a challenge for you this summer! The goal is to get you out exploring harder to reach areas while we raise money to support our local trails association, the Washington Trails Association!
The goal is to hike over 50,000 feet of elevation gain between now and September 2nd. Can you pull it off??
For joining our challenge, you'll receive a t-shirt and you'll be supporting the WTA. Each month we will also be doing gear giveaways so every time you submit your elevation gain for the month, you'll automatically be entered into the giveaways.
On our last day in Glacier National Park, we found the brightest blue lake I have ever seen. The hike wasn't too challenging either, about 12 miles roundtrip with a couple thousand feet of elevation gain. The winds is what was challenging, we had over 50mph sustained winds with gusts over 65mph. At the lake we all were getting blown around like we were nothing!
The photo of the larger lake is Lake Sherburne and those waves were massive! I never knew how windy Glacier can get, but I'll tell you that if you backpack there, make sure you have a very sturdy tent....
06/26/2024
I am giving away 2 pairs of the new Skyline Trail Jogger hiking pants from Outdoor Vitals! There are 2 different ways to join in the giveaway, you can see all the details on Youtube. Join me live for your chance to win the Skyline Trail Joggers!
12/07/2023
After 7+ years of using the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 tent, we have finally put our thoughts together on what we have loved about that tent, and what we would love to see changed in the future.
This tent has been on a lot of adventures, and overall it has been a beast in crazy weather. Will we continue using this tent in the future, or are we changing to something different? You'll find out in this video! https://youtu.be/S0sOTK-SrMk
11/22/2023
As the main backpacking season wraps up for 2023, we reflected on different pieces of gear that we really enjoy having on our trips. Some gear we've had for nearly a decade and is still going strong, while others have been new additions to our kit.
Head over to our Youtube Channel and see which backpacking items made it into our favorites list!
At the end of every hiking season, we reflect on the backpacking gear we have loved over the season. Some gear is new, while others are long time reliable fa...
07/20/2023
A couple days ago I did a solo climb up Cashmere Mountain, which was a 20 mile day with 6200' of elevation gain. I messed up big time on my hydration game which really impacted me on the way back down, but otherwise my legs felt fantastic the entire climb.
You can check out the video and full trip report including what I should've done instead to stay ahead of my hydration game!
This 20 mile hike is located near the Enchantments in Washington State
06/22/2023
Last week I packrafted the prettiest river in Washington that I have been on so far! We were on the Dosewallips River and did about a 7 mile section. The rain we had that morning helped improve the water levels so we could actually run the river.
About halfway through the trip, an elk herd crossed the river right in front of us! It was cool to see but also was a great demonstration on how shallow the river is right now. Overall though the run was pretty clear of wood and debris so if you are looking to do it, do it soon before water levels get too low.
06/09/2023
A couple weeks ago we were down in the Palm Desert and had 1 day to explore Joshua Tree National Park. It was our goal to try and knock out as many hikes as we can before it got too hot for us.
Most people check out this park in the cooler months because the sun can get really intense, so if you go in winter time you'll probably be able to do a little more. One nice thing about the heat though is a lot of the wildlife comes out to bask in the sun which was fun to see!
If you've been to Joshua Tree, what are some of your favorite hikes there??
05/22/2023
In our latest podcast episode, Troy Duell came onto the show to talk about his 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and how we can compliment pharmaceuticals with nutraceuticals for a lot of different cases.
He does a great job of showing some of the inner workings of the pharma industry, and gives insights into processes he would love to see improved.
You can enjoy the entire episode on your favorite podcast player or Youtube!
Troy Duell teaches us about the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry and how to integrate it for preventative care
05/18/2023
I spent another afternoon playing around with my packraft, and went back to the South Fork of the Snoqualmie to practice some paddle skills. The flow rate of the river was lower than the last time, however it made the rapids a lot more fun and playful!
With all the hot weather, river season will probably fly by pretty quick but this has been a fun shoulder season activity while we prepare to start backpacking! Check out the video at https://youtu.be/I-nItxY8CN4
05/11/2023
We recently ordered Alpacka Expedition Packrafts, and have been very excited to test them out this Spring. Timing lined up perfectly because right as our snowboard season wrapped up, temperatures shot up a lot which helped raised the water levels in the rivers coming down the mountains.
It was 90 degrees out, so we met up with a couple other packrafters and went out on the South Fork of the Snoqualmie to get our feet wet. That run got me so addicted to running rivers, I can't wait to get back on one!
I have been wanting to snowboard Mission Ridge for years, but it is hard to drive such a long distance when we typically get a lot of snow much closer to home.
Then the perfect opportunity arrived. Mission was expected to receive a foot+ of snow, while the rest of the state wasn't supposed to get any. This was my chance to make the trip happen.
As I drove over Stevens Pass and it was snowing, it was really hard to continue driving another hour and a half when there was a chance Stevens was awesome as well. Good thing I kept going...
I pulled into the parking lot, and had nearly front row parking. Apparently Mission Ridge is so well hidden that even with 12 inches of fresh snow people don't think to go there.
It turned into the most epic powder day of the year. Perfect dry champagne snow, no lift lines, and tons of untouched areas made for a day I will never forget! You can watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/summitforwellness
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Always Chasing Adventure- in Health, and in the Field
For us, it all began in the mountains...or lack-of mountains, if we are being honest. I was deep in my studies on human movement when I was struck down by an illness that left me stuck in bed instead of playing in the mountains. This is where the journey to discover root causes of issues internally began.
I tried many of the traditional modalities to kick the illness: antibiotics, medications, and more, and nothing helped at all. All the lab tests that were done came back normal, but the fact I couldn’t even get out of bed, or lift my head, was proof enough that something was not normal.
It wasn’t until a holistic practitioner tested me for fungal/mold issues that my world changed. 1 protocol in 5 days completely reversed my issues, and after 8 days I was back in the mountains, enjoying my favorite hobbies once again.
It was in this moment I decided to study functional nutrition, functional neurology, Chinese medicine, and more. I knew my background in human movement would cover much of the external issues within the body, but I needed to understand the inner workings of the body. Everything is connected, and must be looked at equally.
Summit Integrative Wellness came about because of this need to look at the entire body, inside and out. We have dedicated ourselves to helping others in chronic conditions to find ways to recover, and to become the selves they wish to be again. We are also playing in the world of online courses, where we have other practitioners develop courses to bring to you!
If you need a support group around you, come to our free Facebook community. We provide help and encouragement in this group, and provide Q&A sessions to answer your questions.
