Welcome back! Spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s a perfect time to venture out and explore some new trail and whisky pairings! Here’s a brief refresher on my Spirit of the Trail series: I pair a trail experience (hike/run/race) with a whisky. It’s all about distilling an experience and whisky and sharing…
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Spirit of the Trail #5: Tolmie Peak Lookout & Compass Box Spice Tree
Read moreIt’s summer, and we all want an escape from the isolation of our homes, so what better time to (safely) explore some trails and whiskies? In my Spirit of the Trail series, I pair a trail experience (hike/run/race) with a whiskey. The pairing may be based on the physical trail itself or a specific situation…
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Banff Whisky Experience 2018
Read moreWhisky and mountains? Yes, please. The Banff Whisky Experience gave us the perfect excuse to visit Banff and enjoy amazing landscapes while sipping (and learning about) my favorite beverage. In addition to two nights of tastings, the Banff Whisky Experience offered two days of masterclasses that featured coopering, chocolate pairings, single casks, ryes, bourbons, and…
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Fremont Lookout: A Sunset Hike
Read moreLast week’s sunset hike was all about exploring a new place at a new time of day (I’m typically an avid early morning hiker/runner.) This week’s sunset hike was about experiencing a place I know well at a dramatically different time of day. Fremont Lookout is ~5.5 miles with about 800 feet of elevation gain. It’s one…
