Topo On Trail
@topo-on-trail.bsky.social
Hiking, backpacking, and swimming in alpine lakes.
WA PCT 2025 - Day 1 - Hot as hell, and all uphill.
Woke up early to drive the 150 miles to the PCT where it crosses the OR and WA border. This is where I would start. I have 6 weeks, spread out over the summer and early fall, to hike as much as possible of the 546 miles of the Washington PCT.
Woke up early to drive the 150 miles to the PCT where it crosses the OR and WA border. This is where I would start. I have 6 weeks, spread out over the summer and early fall, to hike as much as possible of the 546 miles of the Washington PCT.
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
WA PCT 2025 - Day 1 - Hot as hell, and all uphill.
Woke up early to drive the 150 miles to the PCT where it crosses the OR and WA border. This is where I would start. I have 6 weeks, spread out over the summer and early fall, to hike as much as possible of the 546 miles of the Washington PCT.
Woke up early to drive the 150 miles to the PCT where it crosses the OR and WA border. This is where I would start. I have 6 weeks, spread out over the summer and early fall, to hike as much as possible of the 546 miles of the Washington PCT.
Day 4 - Journey through the Himalayas/Jam Jam & Bistārai Bistārai
Miles 6, Elevation >5,000'
Today, we hiked from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Including hiking up the Namche Hill and the Hillary Bridge.
Porter Gear wgt - max 22lbs
My Day pack wgt - max 11lbs
#CSFBS #hikingwomen #hikenepal
Miles 6, Elevation >5,000'
Today, we hiked from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Including hiking up the Namche Hill and the Hillary Bridge.
Porter Gear wgt - max 22lbs
My Day pack wgt - max 11lbs
#CSFBS #hikingwomen #hikenepal
April 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Day 4 - Journey through the Himalayas/Jam Jam & Bistārai Bistārai
Miles 6, Elevation >5,000'
Today, we hiked from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Including hiking up the Namche Hill and the Hillary Bridge.
Porter Gear wgt - max 22lbs
My Day pack wgt - max 11lbs
#CSFBS #hikingwomen #hikenepal
Miles 6, Elevation >5,000'
Today, we hiked from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Including hiking up the Namche Hill and the Hillary Bridge.
Porter Gear wgt - max 22lbs
My Day pack wgt - max 11lbs
#CSFBS #hikingwomen #hikenepal
Day 3 - Journey through the Himalayas.
We would fly into Lukla, the most dangerous airport in the world (look it up), and then trek to our first tea house of the trip in Phakding.
This is also where we learned the first rule of Nepalese travel... Hurry up and wait, then hurry again.
We would fly into Lukla, the most dangerous airport in the world (look it up), and then trek to our first tea house of the trip in Phakding.
This is also where we learned the first rule of Nepalese travel... Hurry up and wait, then hurry again.
April 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Day 3 - Journey through the Himalayas.
We would fly into Lukla, the most dangerous airport in the world (look it up), and then trek to our first tea house of the trip in Phakding.
This is also where we learned the first rule of Nepalese travel... Hurry up and wait, then hurry again.
We would fly into Lukla, the most dangerous airport in the world (look it up), and then trek to our first tea house of the trip in Phakding.
This is also where we learned the first rule of Nepalese travel... Hurry up and wait, then hurry again.
Day 1/2 - Journey to Nepal
I just traveled halfway around the world to visit and hike the Himalayas. It was a 17-day trek of epic proportion with my fabulous friends in #CSFBS.
The first part of the journey included a 14-hour flight to Doha, 8-hour layover, and a 5-hour flight to Kathmandu.
I just traveled halfway around the world to visit and hike the Himalayas. It was a 17-day trek of epic proportion with my fabulous friends in #CSFBS.
The first part of the journey included a 14-hour flight to Doha, 8-hour layover, and a 5-hour flight to Kathmandu.
April 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Day 1/2 - Journey to Nepal
I just traveled halfway around the world to visit and hike the Himalayas. It was a 17-day trek of epic proportion with my fabulous friends in #CSFBS.
The first part of the journey included a 14-hour flight to Doha, 8-hour layover, and a 5-hour flight to Kathmandu.
I just traveled halfway around the world to visit and hike the Himalayas. It was a 17-day trek of epic proportion with my fabulous friends in #CSFBS.
The first part of the journey included a 14-hour flight to Doha, 8-hour layover, and a 5-hour flight to Kathmandu.
April 2, 2025 at 11:11 AM
When I'm stressed. Go for a hike.
When I'm angry. Go for a hike.
When I'm sad and tired. Go for a hike.
When I'm in a dystopian alternate reality....
Say it with me. "Go for a hike!"
#hikingwomen #hikepnw #publiclands
When I'm angry. Go for a hike.
When I'm sad and tired. Go for a hike.
When I'm in a dystopian alternate reality....
Say it with me. "Go for a hike!"
#hikingwomen #hikepnw #publiclands
February 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
When I'm stressed. Go for a hike.
When I'm angry. Go for a hike.
When I'm sad and tired. Go for a hike.
When I'm in a dystopian alternate reality....
Say it with me. "Go for a hike!"
#hikingwomen #hikepnw #publiclands
When I'm angry. Go for a hike.
When I'm sad and tired. Go for a hike.
When I'm in a dystopian alternate reality....
Say it with me. "Go for a hike!"
#hikingwomen #hikepnw #publiclands
Last year, we visited Enchanted Valley in Olympic National Park. This jewel of the PNW is teaming with wildlife. @altnps.bsky.social does a fantastic job of protecting this beautiful resource. We appreciate all you do. Please know you are seen, you are valued, you are a source of truth in the chaos.
February 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Last year, we visited Enchanted Valley in Olympic National Park. This jewel of the PNW is teaming with wildlife. @altnps.bsky.social does a fantastic job of protecting this beautiful resource. We appreciate all you do. Please know you are seen, you are valued, you are a source of truth in the chaos.
Last year, I hiked the Chelan Lakeshore Trail in Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest just before the pioneer fire. We met up with @altusfs.bsky.social doing the hard task of keeping our forest and trails clear. Later they were at the front fighting fires. Love our Wildland Rangers and Firefighters!
February 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Last year, I hiked the Chelan Lakeshore Trail in Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest just before the pioneer fire. We met up with @altusfs.bsky.social doing the hard task of keeping our forest and trails clear. Later they were at the front fighting fires. Love our Wildland Rangers and Firefighters!
As I plan for and agonize about going on an upcoming trip, I thought I would look back at an amazing trip from last summer.
Agonize, you ask? With planes falling from the sky, democracy on fire, and my children's future swinging in the wind...
Maybe I should take them backpacking. Permanently.
Agonize, you ask? With planes falling from the sky, democracy on fire, and my children's future swinging in the wind...
Maybe I should take them backpacking. Permanently.
February 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM
As I plan for and agonize about going on an upcoming trip, I thought I would look back at an amazing trip from last summer.
Agonize, you ask? With planes falling from the sky, democracy on fire, and my children's future swinging in the wind...
Maybe I should take them backpacking. Permanently.
Agonize, you ask? With planes falling from the sky, democracy on fire, and my children's future swinging in the wind...
Maybe I should take them backpacking. Permanently.
Snow Day!
Who says it's just for kids?
Drove 2 hours, met up with a couple of friends, hiked 7.5 miles and 3,400'. (12km and 1036m)
Had a fantastic time!
Sanity restored.
Who says it's just for kids?
Drove 2 hours, met up with a couple of friends, hiked 7.5 miles and 3,400'. (12km and 1036m)
Had a fantastic time!
Sanity restored.
February 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Snow Day!
Who says it's just for kids?
Drove 2 hours, met up with a couple of friends, hiked 7.5 miles and 3,400'. (12km and 1036m)
Had a fantastic time!
Sanity restored.
Who says it's just for kids?
Drove 2 hours, met up with a couple of friends, hiked 7.5 miles and 3,400'. (12km and 1036m)
Had a fantastic time!
Sanity restored.
Funny story: As a teen, I was backpacking the WA PCT.
I was hiking ahead up switchbacks. Nowhere to go but up, and I found a fork.
I yelled down to my Mom. "I found a FORK ON the trail."
She freaks out and yells, "Stay there, wait for us, don't take the fork!"
🙄😉🤣 #hikingwomen #trailstories
I was hiking ahead up switchbacks. Nowhere to go but up, and I found a fork.
I yelled down to my Mom. "I found a FORK ON the trail."
She freaks out and yells, "Stay there, wait for us, don't take the fork!"
🙄😉🤣 #hikingwomen #trailstories
February 7, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Funny story: As a teen, I was backpacking the WA PCT.
I was hiking ahead up switchbacks. Nowhere to go but up, and I found a fork.
I yelled down to my Mom. "I found a FORK ON the trail."
She freaks out and yells, "Stay there, wait for us, don't take the fork!"
🙄😉🤣 #hikingwomen #trailstories
I was hiking ahead up switchbacks. Nowhere to go but up, and I found a fork.
I yelled down to my Mom. "I found a FORK ON the trail."
She freaks out and yells, "Stay there, wait for us, don't take the fork!"
🙄😉🤣 #hikingwomen #trailstories
A few short months ago, I ran into an alpine bunny...
Did you know pika are related to rabbits? Now you do.
I always have an amazing trip when I see a bunny.
Whitney, I didn't get to summit this time. I'll be back!
#hikingwomen #csfbs #mtwhitney #pikas #pika #backpackingwomen #backpacking
Did you know pika are related to rabbits? Now you do.
I always have an amazing trip when I see a bunny.
Whitney, I didn't get to summit this time. I'll be back!
#hikingwomen #csfbs #mtwhitney #pikas #pika #backpackingwomen #backpacking
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
A few short months ago, I ran into an alpine bunny...
Did you know pika are related to rabbits? Now you do.
I always have an amazing trip when I see a bunny.
Whitney, I didn't get to summit this time. I'll be back!
#hikingwomen #csfbs #mtwhitney #pikas #pika #backpackingwomen #backpacking
Did you know pika are related to rabbits? Now you do.
I always have an amazing trip when I see a bunny.
Whitney, I didn't get to summit this time. I'll be back!
#hikingwomen #csfbs #mtwhitney #pikas #pika #backpackingwomen #backpacking
What a wonderful day for a wet, cold, snowy, rainy, sleeting, sunny hike with a friend and her dog!
2025 Hike 7
#mypronounsaresheherhers #diversity #equity #inclusion #pronounsareforeveryone #bekind #happyblackhistorymonth #strongertogether #ally #womenwhohike #hikingwithdogs
2025 Hike 7
#mypronounsaresheherhers #diversity #equity #inclusion #pronounsareforeveryone #bekind #happyblackhistorymonth #strongertogether #ally #womenwhohike #hikingwithdogs
February 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
What a wonderful day for a wet, cold, snowy, rainy, sleeting, sunny hike with a friend and her dog!
2025 Hike 7
#mypronounsaresheherhers #diversity #equity #inclusion #pronounsareforeveryone #bekind #happyblackhistorymonth #strongertogether #ally #womenwhohike #hikingwithdogs
2025 Hike 7
#mypronounsaresheherhers #diversity #equity #inclusion #pronounsareforeveryone #bekind #happyblackhistorymonth #strongertogether #ally #womenwhohike #hikingwithdogs
An early morning trek with my Dad.
2025 Hike 6
6.3 miles, 1,200' elevation
He's been taking me hiking/backpacking since I was in a carrier on his back.
Now I drag him out... 😉
#hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS #hikingwashington #hiking
2025 Hike 6
6.3 miles, 1,200' elevation
He's been taking me hiking/backpacking since I was in a carrier on his back.
Now I drag him out... 😉
#hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS #hikingwashington #hiking
January 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
An early morning trek with my Dad.
2025 Hike 6
6.3 miles, 1,200' elevation
He's been taking me hiking/backpacking since I was in a carrier on his back.
Now I drag him out... 😉
#hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS #hikingwashington #hiking
2025 Hike 6
6.3 miles, 1,200' elevation
He's been taking me hiking/backpacking since I was in a carrier on his back.
Now I drag him out... 😉
#hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS #hikingwashington #hiking
January 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A brisk, clear, sunny day calls for a hike!
2025 Hike 5
10 miles, 2,400' elevation
Icy cold, frozen ground, warm friendship, sun, a stunning Tahoma (Mt Rainer), and the forest around me.
Sanity restored.
#hikewashington #hikingwomen #hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS
2025 Hike 5
10 miles, 2,400' elevation
Icy cold, frozen ground, warm friendship, sun, a stunning Tahoma (Mt Rainer), and the forest around me.
Sanity restored.
#hikewashington #hikingwomen #hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS
January 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A brisk, clear, sunny day calls for a hike!
2025 Hike 5
10 miles, 2,400' elevation
Icy cold, frozen ground, warm friendship, sun, a stunning Tahoma (Mt Rainer), and the forest around me.
Sanity restored.
#hikewashington #hikingwomen #hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS
2025 Hike 5
10 miles, 2,400' elevation
Icy cold, frozen ground, warm friendship, sun, a stunning Tahoma (Mt Rainer), and the forest around me.
Sanity restored.
#hikewashington #hikingwomen #hikingpacificnorthwest #CSFBS
A brisk walk in the woods.
It was a frigid morning, with frosty trails.
And despite how beautiful it was, we saw barely anyone.
4.6 miles 1,000'
2025 Hike 4
#hikingwomen #hikingwithkids #CSFBS #hikingpacificnorthwest #hikewashington #wadnr
It was a frigid morning, with frosty trails.
And despite how beautiful it was, we saw barely anyone.
4.6 miles 1,000'
2025 Hike 4
#hikingwomen #hikingwithkids #CSFBS #hikingpacificnorthwest #hikewashington #wadnr
January 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
A brisk walk in the woods.
It was a frigid morning, with frosty trails.
And despite how beautiful it was, we saw barely anyone.
4.6 miles 1,000'
2025 Hike 4
#hikingwomen #hikingwithkids #CSFBS #hikingpacificnorthwest #hikewashington #wadnr
It was a frigid morning, with frosty trails.
And despite how beautiful it was, we saw barely anyone.
4.6 miles 1,000'
2025 Hike 4
#hikingwomen #hikingwithkids #CSFBS #hikingpacificnorthwest #hikewashington #wadnr
If it's snow outside...
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
January 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
If it's snow outside...
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
If it's snow outside...
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
January 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
If it's snow outside...
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
go outside...
Bluebird day on Hurricane Ridge #olympicnationalpark
#theconfidentsolofemalebackpackersystem #CSFBS #hikingwomen #snowshoeing
December 30, 2024 at 12:03 AM
When mother nature takes your breath away...
Tahoma.
She to calls me.
September 2024
#tahoma #mountrainiernationalpark #hikingwomen #CSFBS
Tahoma.
She to calls me.
September 2024
#tahoma #mountrainiernationalpark #hikingwomen #CSFBS
December 28, 2024 at 6:49 AM
When mother nature takes your breath away...
Tahoma.
She to calls me.
September 2024
#tahoma #mountrainiernationalpark #hikingwomen #CSFBS
Tahoma.
She to calls me.
September 2024
#tahoma #mountrainiernationalpark #hikingwomen #CSFBS
When your kid "gets you"...
A perfect handmade Christmas gift from my youngest.
A perfect handmade Christmas gift from my youngest.
December 25, 2024 at 12:53 AM
When your kid "gets you"...
A perfect handmade Christmas gift from my youngest.
A perfect handmade Christmas gift from my youngest.
Some like it HOT!
This incredible view does not do justice th real thing... or the heat.
It was so hot on this day of unrelenting up and long water carries.
100% worth it!
This incredible view does not do justice th real thing... or the heat.
It was so hot on this day of unrelenting up and long water carries.
100% worth it!
December 14, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Some like it HOT!
This incredible view does not do justice th real thing... or the heat.
It was so hot on this day of unrelenting up and long water carries.
100% worth it!
This incredible view does not do justice th real thing... or the heat.
It was so hot on this day of unrelenting up and long water carries.
100% worth it!
Yes,
Even when my shoes are full of holes and soaked...
Even when it's rainy and wet...
Even when I'm cold, tired, hungry, and sore...
I LOVE it!
Even when my shoes are full of holes and soaked...
Even when it's rainy and wet...
Even when I'm cold, tired, hungry, and sore...
I LOVE it!
December 6, 2024 at 5:07 AM
Yes,
Even when my shoes are full of holes and soaked...
Even when it's rainy and wet...
Even when I'm cold, tired, hungry, and sore...
I LOVE it!
Even when my shoes are full of holes and soaked...
Even when it's rainy and wet...
Even when I'm cold, tired, hungry, and sore...
I LOVE it!
Peace. Experiencing an alpine lake, where few people will ever walk.
December 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Peace. Experiencing an alpine lake, where few people will ever walk.