Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite snowshoeing hikes near Seattle with some important updates to snowshoeing access at Snoqualmie Pass for 2024-25 Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Jennie's Seattle Seasonal Hiking Guide Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s free monthly newsletter Northwest Avalanche Center Forecast WTA trip...
Dec 04, 2024•19 min•Ep. 40
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes around Washington State to take visitors on during the holiday season and the ones they go back to again and again this time of year. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the show going! (no account or commitment needed) Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Buy Craig’s books Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram Fo...
Nov 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 39
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Did you know that Craig spent several summers as a forest service ranger which involved a lot of cleaning toilets? Learn all about the inner workings of the backcountry toilet and how you can make rangers lives better. Jennie and Craig talk about backcountry toilets, pit toilets and outhouses including etiquette and the best and worst pit toilets in Washington State Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free con...
Nov 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 38
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig share what they each carry in their packs in fall and winter to stay safe, warm and dry. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Buy Craig’s books Jennie’s what to wear for a hike article Jennie’s what to bring f...
Nov 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 37
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the unique parts of November hiking in Washington and share some of their favorites. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Buy Craig’s books Jennie’s November hiking guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig...
Oct 30, 2024•24 min•Ep. 36
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about hikes to take in Washington if you want to freak yourself out - from haunted ghost towns to creepy dark forests and weird giant boulders. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration Buy Craig’s books Craig...
Oct 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 35
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her three favorite places in Washington for a hiking oriented fall weekend getaways to take before the snow flies. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on I...
Oct 16, 2024•9 min•Ep. 34
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares five hikes that are extremely popular and crowded but totally deserve your vacation days for a crowd free experience. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Snow Lake Skyline Loop Maple Pass Lake Ingalls and Headl...
Oct 09, 2024•11 min•Ep. 33
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Search and Rescue expert Jay Flaming (Jennie’s husband) comes on the podcast to talk about simple steps to reduce your chances of getting in trouble while hiking as well as how to improve your chances of a successful rescue if you do need help. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jen...
Oct 02, 2024•50 min•Ep. 32
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her four favorite larch hikes in Washington that aren’t as steep or as long as some of the most famous ones. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s favorite Larch hikes in Washington Craig’s Hike of the W...
Sep 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 31
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes in Washington State for seeing larches, alpine berry bushes in all colors, vine maples as well as aspens and birches in Eastern Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration!...
Sep 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 30
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in the North Cascades, including North Cascades National Park and the surrounding National Recreation Areas Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Guidebook - Hiking the Nor...
Sep 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 29
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie interviews Craig about his advice for hikers or runners who want to get started with trail running, including why he loves it, suggestions for beginners and what to bring with you on your first trail run. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seaso...
Sep 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 28
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode No Enchantments permit? No problem! Jennie and Craig discuss the many wonderful hikes with similar stunning scenery but without the crowds and red tape. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s web...
Aug 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 27
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares about her recent experience taking the Clallam Transit shuttle from downtown Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge, as well as what to expect at Hurricane Ridge after the fire and without the day lodge. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly season...
Aug 21, 2024•11 min•Ep. 26
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite big view hikes for summer in Olympic National Park. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Olympic Peninsula Hiking Guide Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on...
Aug 14, 2024•15 min•Ep. 25
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Looking for a challenge? Craig and Jennie talk about the best super hard hikes in Washington that are worth the effort. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’s website Follow Jennie on Instagram ...
Aug 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 24
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite hikes with big payoffs (views, wildflowers, cold water) without too much sweating and climbing, perfect for a mellow day in midsummer. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jennie’s article about Entiat Falls/Silver Falls Jennie’s article about Oyster Dome Jennie’s ...
Jul 31, 2024•11 min
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode No timed entry permit? No problem! Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in Mt Rainier National Park that do not require a timed entry permit in 2024. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Crai...
Jul 24, 2024•18 min•Ep. 22
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes in Mt Rainier National Park that require a timed entry permit this summer that are worth the effort of getting one. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week C...
Jul 17, 2024•13 min•Ep. 21
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss alternatives to the most crowded hikes in the Greater Seattle Area - thanks to listener Laura for the inspiration for this episode! Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’...
Jul 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 20
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for the peak of summer in Washington - beyond the ones you’ve heard a million times before with wildflowers and views Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s favorite summer...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 19
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss the 10 essentials and the things they each carry in their packs for day hikes in summer, along with some extras they consider essential. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! What to pack for a hike Wh...
Jun 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 18
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss hikes in the remote Kettle Range of Northeastern Washington and Craig shares some of his favorite hikes for views and solitude in the Kettles. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Day Hiking E...
Jun 19, 2024•18 min•Ep. 17
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares why she frequently hikes solo and her tips for other hikers (especially women) interested in getting started with hiking alone. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Garmin inReach mini 2 (this is an affiliate link on Amazon, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no cost to you), this is the link to REI (also an aff...
Jun 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 16
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes during the month of June, that tricky month that is mostly summer but not quite summer yet - especially in the high alpine with surprise summer snow. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspi...
Jun 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 15
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss interacting with other hikers on the trail - what to say, what not to say with help and suggestions from other hikers (thank you!). Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Craig’s Hike of the Week Craig’...
May 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 14
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Ryan Miller from King County Metro joins Jennie to talk about the Trailhead Direct bus service to popular trailheads in King County as well as other metro routes to trails year round - skipping driving, parking hassles and parking passes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Metro’s Trailhea...
May 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 13
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss favorite hikes in the less frequently hiked Trapper Creek Wilderness in the South Cascades Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Get Craig’s NEW Columbia River Gorge hiking guidebook! Craig’s Hike of t...
May 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 12
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite places to go for the greenest time of the year in the always-green-but-extra-now forests of Western Washington. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Jennie’s article about Margaret’s Way Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Buy Craig’s...
May 08, 2024•10 min•Ep. 11
