Everyone lives for summer in Seattle and unfortunately for us, we moved at the tail end of the season. Knowing that we had about five weeks before rainy season commenced, we set out to conquer Blanca Lake almost immediately. We hiked often on the east coast but rarely would we find a trail as beautiful as Blanca (or as challenging!). The trail itself is two hours outside the city and is not a trail for the weary; it is an intense 7.5 mile round trip adventure. Because of the countless switchbacks (you gain 3,000 feet in elevation in just under… Continue Reading