I love sunrises. But waking up early to catch them is hard for me. Especially when it’s 19° F outside and I have to hike up 2,300 ft. for it. But alpine starts are always worth it.
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When we decided to spend the winter season in the snowy mountains of Washington, we were a little bit hesitant. RVs and freezing weather doesn't exactly go hand in hand. But with the right preparations it can be a successful and enjoyable experience. Check out our video on skirting the Toaster.
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So we did it – after months of being indecisive about what we’re doing for the winter I’m writing this post from the Toaster parked at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington. We’re going to be ski bums for the winter season! Jerud and I will both be working at the resort while staying on the property and snowboarding as many days as possible!
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The idea of being able to walk from our rig to the ski lift and not have to spend a shit ton of money on a snowboard trip is really enticing. Here's a list of ski resorts that offer overnight parking to RVers.
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Our summer plans for Washington got turned upside down when our original truck brakes failed. By the time we actually left the Seattle area it was October 18 and summer was long gone. A lot of the places we wanted to go visit were off the table because of the weather. But we decided that Olympic peninsula was our must-do before we headed out of Washington.
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Great news!!! We found a replacement truck and my touring bike was found (well parts of it – read on).
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Those of you who check in regularly with us on the website may have noticed that the dot on the map hasn’t moved at all recently. And those who follow us on social media may have noticed that there hasn’t been a lot of activity. This is because our summer hasn’t gone as we had planned. Surprise, surprise! If there’s anything we’ve learned since living on the road, it is that things don’t go as planned.
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My touring bike and Tybee’s trailer was stolen from outside our RV last week. I was and am still devastated by the theft. It’s been a little over a week since the incident and I still haven’t found either of two. But I want to share this story because this incident, coincidence, and act of kindness means so much to me.
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I need your help: my bike and Tybee’s dog trailer was stolen on August 24, 2015 from outside our RV in Mill Creek, WA. I’m asking you to spread the word about this, keep an eye out if for it if you’re in the area, and help me get it back.
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A quick summary of the hikes we did in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest along with tips to help you make the most of your hikes.
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We never really thought about how the dense woods of Washington might be an issue for our solar powered rig until we were driving into the north Cascades on Mountain Loop Hwy to spend some time in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The tightly packed forest let in only narrow rays of sunshine. We would have eagerly welcomed the mossy shade if our home on wheels was a different set up.
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Stepping out from the forest of cedar and moss I am stunned by what I see. Lake Twentytwo sits at the base of Mt. Pilchuck.
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