It’s no secret that hundreds of people in the greater Seattle area hike Mount Si as a conditioner, a trainer hike, a hike to build the fitness needed to hike other hikes. Some people say that if you can do Si in two hours carrying 40 lbs you’re ready for Rainier (a statement/mindset so off-target … [Read More]
Hiking Mount Si in the winter is very different from hiking Mount Si in the summer. The crowds have gone, the temps drop to single digits at the summit at night, the color scheme is white and gray, and you have to change what’s in your pack in order to have a safe trip. Don’t … [Read More]
There is a reason Mount Si is one of Washington’s most popular hikes, seeing more than 100,000 people per year on its gently graded and well maintained trails. It’s a friendly mountain, giving off an air of comfort and security, as if nothing bad could ever happen there, as if its wildness is somehow tame. … [Read More]
Mailbox Peak went from obscurity to celebrity within the past five or so years, likely a result of social media and all the folks working from home due to the pandemic AKA suddenly taking up hiking. If you’re looking for an easier hike to the same (yes, there’s an actual) mailbox on the summit, the … [Read More]
