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Feature: The Hiker’s Guide to Search and Rescue

Posted by on Mar 7, 2015 in A+ All-Stars, Cover Stories, Portfolio, Print & Magazine | 0 comments

Feature: The Hiker’s Guide to Search and Rescue

The Hiker’s Guide to Search and Rescue   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published article here and the companion web pages here   For Josh Hancock, 31, there was never a reason to suspect that his daytrip to Alpental would end any differently than the dozens of excursions he’d done before. It was an ordinary Wednesday, and the environmental consultant was taking a day off work with his climbing partner, Kjel. The weather was beautiful and the climbing conditions were favorable—it should have been a fun...

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Gear Feature: Time for Spring Cleaning

Posted by on Mar 7, 2015 in A+ All-Stars, Gear Reviews, Portfolio, Print & Magazine | 0 comments

Gear Feature: Time for Spring Cleaning

Time for Spring Cleaning   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published article here and the companion blogs here   There are many things to love about spring: warmer temperatures, longer days and the sweet promise of another hiking season just around the corner. But before you hit the trail, it’s time for some good old-fashioned spring cleaning. Don’t know where to start? It’s as easy as one, two, three. One: Reorganize | Two: Refresh | Three: Restock Reorganize Your Gear Small Items Don’t let your matches or...

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Book Review: Survival Book Roundup

Posted by on Mar 7, 2015 in Book Reviews, Corporate Blogging, Portfolio, Print & Magazine | 0 comments

Book Review: Survival Book Roundup

Survival Book Roundup   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published article here and the companion blog here   When it comes to resourcefulness in the outdoors, you don’t need to learn everything by trial and error. There are plenty of great books that can help you sharpen your skills and become a more prepared hiker. Here are some we recommend—and our favorite tips to get you started. Bushcraft 101 By Dave Canterbury Best For: Survival Skills Get ready for whatever nature could throw your way with this guide...

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Media Mention: University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

Posted by on Mar 6, 2015 in Media Mentions, Portfolio | 0 comments

Media Mention: University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education: Alumni Interview for Certificate in Editing Featured on UWPCE web site Visit the published article here Cassandra Overby graduated from the Certificate in Editing program in 2014. In this interview, Cassandra discusses how she uses the skills from the program in her job as a communications associate. She also talks about the lasting professional connections and friendships she developed. Can you tell us a bit about your current career? I’m a communications associate for...

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Blog: Inspiration and Advice from WTA’s 2014 Photo Contest Winners

Posted by on Feb 28, 2015 in Corporate Blogging, Portfolio | 0 comments

Blog: Inspiration and Advice from WTA’s 2014 Photo Contest Winners

Inspiration and Advice from WTA’s 2014 Photo Contest Winners   Written for the Washington Trails Association blog   Visit the published article here   Last fall, photographers submitted more than 2,600 incredible images from Washington trails to our annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest. We were blown away by the quantity—and quality—of photos we received, and narrowing down the field to 16 winners was tough. We loved the variety of trail experiences those photos represented, from fog-enshrouded beach hikes to...

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Media Review: Best Outdoor Apps for 2015

Posted by on Feb 28, 2015 in Book Reviews, Portfolio, Print & Magazine | 0 comments

Media Review: Best Outdoor Apps for 2015

Best Outdoor Apps for 2015   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published magazine article here and the companion blog here   Smartphones aren’t just for angry avians and hunting zombies. Put your device to work on your hikes with any of these mobile apps. Get links at wta.org/bestapps. Hiking WTA Trailblazer: Explore 1,000s of Washington’s trails and the latest Trip Reports without being tethered to your computer. Bonus points: This app can read your GPS location and suggest trails near you. Best for:...

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Gear Review: Winter Warm Wear

Posted by on Feb 28, 2015 in Gear Reviews, Portfolio, Print & Magazine | 0 comments

Gear Review: Winter Warm Wear

Winter Warm Wear   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published article here   Just because the days are shorter and the temperature plummets doesn’t mean you need to hole up and hibernate through winter. Just bundle up and get outside. Some of the latest offerings in winter outerwear will keep you warm and cozy on your favorite snowy trails, from casual snowshoe strolls to more challenging winter hikes—and even zipping down the ski slopes. Big Agnes Pyramid DownTek Jacket For the ultimate in trail warmth,...

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Feature: Revolutionize Your Life With an Outdoor Challenge

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Feature: Revolutionize Your Life With an Outdoor Challenge

Revolutionize Your Life With an Outdoor Challenge: One Inspiring Woman Shows You How   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published magazine article here and the companion blog here   Do you have trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you’re thinking too small. Whether it’s to get outside more, hike farther or discover new trails, there’s a cure for the common New Year’s resolution. It’s a big, bold audacious yearlong challenge. Think it can’t be done? Meet Beautiful Existence. We first learned of...

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Blog: Go Big This Year

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Blog: Go Big This Year

Go Big This Year!   Written for the Washington Trails Association blog   Visit the published blog here and the companion magazine article here   Do your New Year’s resolutions always seem to fizzle? Whether your aim is to get outside more this year, hike farther or discover a few new trails, it’s possible you’re thinking too small. There’s a cure for the common New Year’s resolution. It’s a big, bold, audacious year-long challenge. Think it can’t be done? Meet Beautiful Existence. We first learned of Existence (yes, that’s her...

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Gear Review: Lightweight Hiking Shoes

Posted by on Feb 25, 2015 in Corporate Blogging, Gear Reviews, Portfolio | 0 comments

Gear Review: Lightweight Hiking Shoes

Lightweight Hiking Shoes for Autumn   Written for the Washington Trails Association blog   Visit the published article here   The days may be getting shorter and wetter, but that’s no reason not to hit some of your favorite local trails—just dress appropriately for the weather and wear good shoes. WTA’s gear review team has been sampling some of the latest light hiking shoes, looking for the best in comfort, water repellency and beefy tread to keep you sure-footed on the trails this fall. Here are some notable contenders. Chaco...

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