The Washington State Hiking Podcast
Welcome to the The Washington State Hiking Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Along with part time co-host and guidebook author Craig Romano, she provides practical and timely seasonal hiking advice for hikers, trail runners and potential hikers of all skill and ability levels that is practical, accurate, fun and inclusive. We cover hikes near Seattle and Tacoma as well as hikes all across Washington from the rain forests of the Olympic Peninsula to the Shrub Steppe of Eastern Washington. Jennie is a middle aged, plus sized, frequently solo slow hiker and a born and raised Washingtonian and has enjoyed Washington's trails her entire life. Craig is a trail runner and ultra marathoner who also loves the mellow walk close to home. Originally from New Hampshire, he has made his home in Washington for more than 30 years. He the author of more than 20 guidebooks covering trails across Washington State and beyond.
Episodes
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Jennie interviews Craig about his experience this summer doing a 100 mile ultra trail run for the first time at age 64 - why he did it, how he prepared, and his advice for anyone wanting to take on a new challenge in midlife or later in life.
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In this quick bonus episode Jennie shares how things went on the hike to Cutthroat Pass that we talked about in this week's episode.
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Jennie shares her last minute dilemma for a planned larch hike on Highway 20 this weekend and Craig joins in with his thoughts.
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Jennie shares four golden larch hikes that aren't crowded for alpine and western larches. Happy Larch March season!
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Jennie and Craig discuss places to see goats while hiking in Washington as well as some basics about goats and goat safety.
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Jennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guide
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite fall hikes for this year and this season all around Washington.
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Jennie and Craig discuss how to prepare for varied weather, where to find good information including without cell service and how to stay safe all year on the trail.
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Jennie shares her top three September hikes in Washington's Cascade Mountains.
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Jennie and Craig discuss what they eat on hikes (spoiler alert - they eat different things!) and what to think about when deciding what food and how much to bring with you on your hike.
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Craig shares his favorite hikes in Northeast Washington’s solitude filled Selkirk Mountains
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes to swimming lakes in Washington
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Jennie and Craig talk about the sometimes confusing system of parking passes across Washington State and how to figure out which pass you need for what hike.
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America the Beautiful Pass (all Federal lands)
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite alpine wildflower hikes across Washington for peak alpine wildflower season in Late July and early August.
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Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes for mid summer across Washington State.
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Jennie and Craig talk about their favorite summer hiking destinations in our neighbors - Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.
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Matthew Kessi joins Jennie to talk about the emotional and physical benefits of connecting with nature while hiking and strategies for doing that, especially during times of personal transition.
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Matthew’s Nature Immersion YouTube Channel
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Jennie and Craig discuss strategies and tools for finding your own hike and getting away from crowds.
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Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite places for vacations focused on hiking in Washington State - including places that are off the beaten track.
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Jennie and Craig pay tribute to the Carbon River area of Mt Rainier National Park, which is currently closed because the Fairfax Bridge to access it has been permanently closed.
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The Mandagies - Emily and Bertie’s Pacific Northwest Travel and Photography website
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