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When we planted 57 evergreen treez along the banks of the Cedar River in 2018, we had no idea where the project would lead us. We wanted to find a fun way to give back to the forests & mountains that have inspired so much freedom and creativity in our lives. That morning, we fortuitously connected with another volunteer group and just a year later we started hosting events in our community as forest stewards in the Green Snoqualmie Partnership. That fateful summer morning in 2018 has spread roots further than any of us could have imagined when we started...

Green Snoqualmie Day has always been special for the ET crew. When we planted our first 57 evergreen treez at the Cedar River in 2017, we had no idea that we'd soon be helping lead groups of that number in large scale planting events. We started with wheelbarrows full of Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedars. While planting with homies that day, we met someone who worked for the City of Renton Parks department. They asked us who we were affiliated with and were shocked to hear that we were out there doing it for fun. "The Rogue...

On a clear day in Washington, it's impossible not to notice Mt. Rainier's presence dominating the skyline. Ever since I was little I've admired it, and hoped that one day I might stand on the Summit. In June of 2022 I completed the Saint Helens Summit with Austin, Amanda & Sam and fell in love with mountaineering. Although not nearly as technical as Rainier, I couldn't help but think bagging that peak was a good fitness gauge for completing Rainier someday. A few weeks later, Austin and Sam invited me to attempt a Rainier Summit push. At the time I didn't...

At our last planting event, Joey came to me with an idea. "Road trip to Utah in April?" Immediately I was filled with stoke about the possibility of visiting a destination that has always been high on the bucket list. "Absolutely" I replied. Fast forward to the second week of April and we'd finished all the planning; campsites were booked except the ones that were first come, first served. We loaded up Joey's rig with everything we'd need for a week of overlanding, camping, hiking and snowboarding. Between the two of us, we had enough gear to stay out there...

Experiencing the world through endless second hand information is not enough. If we want authenticity, we have to seek it ourselves. There's nothing more authentic than spending time outdoors. So many of us are caught up and blinded by rules and judgement that we forget to notice the beauty all around us. Living behind a screen is the fastest way to become disconnected from the natural world. The past couple years have been especially rough; living through a pandemic, adjusting our daily lives in more ways than any of us could ever have imagined. The negativity that permeates the airwaves...