Braving the Journey Home Learning to Trust the Process of Transformation
Addiction is one of the main reasons our clients come to us at Rites of Passage Wilderness Therapy. It was one of the main reasons men found their way to … Read More
Topping Off My Gear List With the Perfect Summer Hat
I knew I was dialing in my gear list when I started browsing for hats. For the longest time, I wore a simple ball cap that I didn’t mind getting … Read More
A New Trail Leads to A New Perspective
In May, I had the privilege of exploring the West Fork Humptulips Trail #806 with Rites of Passage owner, Emma Welch. Located in the southwest quadrant of the Olympic Peninsula, … Read More
25 Things I’m Grateful For
One of my favorite activities that the Rites of Passage therapist gave the group is to write out a list of 25 things we are grateful for. We always start … Read More
Hiking Old Trails Again for the First Time
We stepped off the Upper Big Quilcene Trail in the Olympic National Forest to find a spot for lunch where we could see the water tumbling over rocks and under … Read More
Cinderella Goes Shopping for Hiking Shoes A quest for the perfect hiking shoe
I hiked El Camino in 2014, a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain, wearing some Targhee II Lows made by Keen. I loved those shoes! I’d also purchased a pair of … Read More
When I Am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees, I breathe slowly, deeply. I listen. I might sway with the treetops or I might be still and hushed in the company of shadows. … Read More
Crystal Lake Trail #299: The Knee Breaker
Trailhead Coordinates: 45.656273, -115.650857 Elevation Low: 7400 ft High: 8600 ft Gains: 1560 ft (one way) Distance: 6.8 miles (one way) Difficulty: Difficult Best Seasons: Summer Maps USGS Topo Map Quadrangle: North … Read More
Saved by the Things That Ignore Us How Nature's Quiet Assurance Draws Out Our Greatest Potential
“The things that ignore us save us in the end.” – Andrew Harvey A twisted ankle had us digging through several inches of snow to uncover a fire pit and … Read More