A contender for one of the coolest towns around, we took a day off the rock and went to check out the nearby town of Bend after a relaxing leisurely start to the day… Plenty of shops and cafes to browse to start us off.. And a short stroll from ‘downtown’ and you’re by a… Read more

Woke up to find mixed fortunes today. Good news was it was no longer cold and frosty outside. Bad news was that it had rained overnight! We took our time getting ready then set out with a variety of gear and options… After thinking that it might be too damp to climb, we scanned the… Read more

We bought the guidebook to Smith over a decade ago, and it’s been sat on the shelf at The Cottage in North Wales ever since. But today, we finally made good use of it! (Note: Typically, a brand new and updated guide got released at the start of the month, but hey-ho!). The climbing was… Read more

What a day! What a journey! I’m not really a big fan of driving, but this trip was a real jaw dropper with some outstanding scenery. After a final day yesterday with Ben, Jonathan and Anna, we’ve hit the road and headed south into neighbouring state, Oregon. While Clare was working, running an online training… Read more

Glorious weather to be enjoying some all American experiences with Anna, Jonathan and Ben… We’ve had a splendidly slow pace of life, experiencing the Halloween weekend festivities and classic snacks. After an afternoon playing in the park with Ben, Jonathan took us on a little tour of Bremerton to get the best views… starting with… Read more

It looks like we’ve timed our visit to coincide with a spell of cool settled weather, which means waking up to this amazing view! Newberry Hill State Park is just a short drive away near the town of Silverdale, and perfect for a morning walk in the crisp autumnal air. We followed various loop trails… Read more