Melissa Vanderwerf
Melissa is an avid adventurer, educator, and someone who knows what to do in the backcountry. Catch her on Mt. Rainier or at your local REI.
5 Best Places To Eat On The Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic Peninsula should be on every road trip lover’s bucket list. The main roadway, Highway 10...
3 Cozy Drinks To Get You Through Winter
If you’ve hiked, snowshoed, skied, or boarded in the backcountry to get to a scenic spot, you are fa...
Great Traction Devices For Winter Hiking
Skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are just some of the great activities to do when the snow hits...
How To Prepare For Winter Hiking
There is nothing more serene than a winter hike. The morning sun hits the trees just right with snow...
Seasonal Housing 101
One of the neat things about working a seasonal job is, while everyone else heads home after a few d...
5 Great Day Hikes In Washington
There are very few places where you can enjoy the ocean, mountains, and desert, but Washington has a...
Seasonal Jobs – Which Is the Best Fit For You?
Whether you are a recent college graduate or are needing a change from the corporate grind, your app...