That photo in the header? That's from Michael Broschart and Taylor Redding on their approach to The Third Finger in the North Cascades.  More info below.

These skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, and cross-country state champions were out of their element showing that going outside in conditions that you aren’t familiar with can be hilarious, dangerous, terrifying, life-threatening, frustrating, trying of relationships and educational. 

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Jakob Jarecki:
​"I can't ski. I got my ass saved. But I still tried."

27 year old Portland transplant originally from Minnesota. He studied oceanography at University of Washington in Seattle and works in environmental education. He says he enjoys dad jokes, libations, and playing guitar. 

Jakob Jarecki on Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. There's no photographic evidence of his dramatic rescue off the mountain.

Jakob helped start a program called Float Your Boat in Seattle. It is a partnership between the Center For Wooden Boats and the Coast Guard in which children around the country decorated their own small wooden boat cutouts that were dropped off near the North Pole on the ice and in the water a year ago by a coast guard icebreaker ship. The small boats have since dispersed in open water and are being used to track the ocean currents as they wash up on shores in the arctic and maybe beyond.

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Michael Broschart and Taylor Redding:
​"The Fourth Finger"

Two friends share their harrowing story of mountain biking and hiking, becoming hypothermic and getting a lucky break (in the clouds) to find the ladder up to the Three Fingers Lookout in the North Cascades. The Fourth Finger=whiskey and dry clothes. Listen to their story for the explanation. And look at these photos, c/o Michael Broschart, to convince yourself that it might still be worth taking a trip to check out the Three Fingers Lookout.

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GPS tracks documenting currents from the Float Your Boat program. Photo from Float Your Boat FB profile.

Plan Your Trip: Three Fingers Lookout

North Cascades off the Mountain Loop Highway

• 15 miles round trip
• 4200 ft of gain
• Highest Point: 6854 feet

For more information visit the Washington Trails Association: the best resource for all hiking, walking, or running trails in Washington State.

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Jared Rose: "Long Live Living"

We've all been there. Gone underprepared into the wilderness. Carried way to much stuff that is way too heavy...but a cast iron skillet? Wow. Listen to Jared's story to hear how this outdoor experience in his high school years cracked the world right open and why it made him feel like exploring through hiking, backpacking and eventually running is something he could (and did) get into.

Watch this video made by Territory Run Co. to see Jared exploring in Oregon's high desert and to get inspired to go running in the outdoors.

Valhalla Provincial Park

Created to protect the diverse topography, majestic peaks and unique vegetation typical of the Selkirk Mountains.
Go to the BC Parks page to plan your trip.
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You can sign up for the Everest small group fast packing trip to Everest with our Nepali partner, Himalayan Adventure Labs through August 2017.

​They have other trips throughout the year to Langtang and Annapurna. Seth and Sudeep, the trip leaders, take you off the beaten track to show you the best, local, non-touristy trails for a unique experience in the Himalayas. Go to their website to apply www.himalayanadventurelabs.com . Be sure to mention Boldly Went for a discount. 

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Make your adventures more meaningful. Join #TeamWOV and adventure for a cause by supporting the educational and health needs of disadvantaged children in Nepal.

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Music: Free Music Archive

c4. Star Float (flutter mix).
Spied kicks. A Man Is Just A Man.
c4. Smile for Sarah.
Chocolat Billy. La Serpent de Mer.

Get involved. 
Come to an Event. 

Next up! Seattle Monday, September 18, 2017. Buy tickets here.

Why? Why? Why? We explain in the blog.

All those musings are in our blog, but this week's is particularly touching and is a tribute to Tim's cousin, Kyle Mathis, who had a major impact in his life and who died prematurely at age 42. Read Merit Badges or the People that Change You now.

​Become a Boldly Went Navigator and/or use the Navigator Network

Boldly Went wants to make it easier for people to GO on adventures too. Especially people who already have a fitness base. That’s why we’re building an online network of expert adventurers to get you into the wilderness. We’re looking for local navigators, not guides, but experienced partners:

• People you can contact if you’re travelling and want to get into the wild, beyond the tourist traps
• Or people you can trust if you already have a fitness base and are interested in trying out a new sport, or a new route.

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No matter where you live, or what your preferred outdoor activity, if you’re interested in becoming a Navigator and taking outdoor lovers and athletes on more suitable, non-touristy trips, then get started now by

• Looking at the Book Now Page for more details about what the Navigator Network is
• Get an idea for how it works by browsing the Seattle and Guatemala pages and use those pages to book better adventures for yourself when you are in unfamiliar territory.
• If you are interested in becoming a Navigator, go to the Jobs page and send me your adventure resume. 

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