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 pr...
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about the beloved marmot and some of the best hikes in Washington to see them, almost in time for Ground Hog Day.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook page
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Winter hikes for Washingtonians in Southern California
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about one of Craig’s favorite places to hike in Southern California during the winter.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Booking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationBooking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook page
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Washington’s Best Winter Waterfalls
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite winter waterfall hikes around Washington State.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationBooking a hotel room soon? Book it here and support the podcast at the same timeJennie's preferred microspikesCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook page
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Best places to Snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her favorite places to snowshoe in Mt Rainier National Park and important things to know before heading to the park in winter.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Support the podcast when booking travel on ExpediaGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s free monthly newsletterNorthwest Avalanche Center ForecastMt Rainier National Park winter pageWSDOT mountain pass conditionsCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook page
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Lightening your load on the trail and in life with Glen Van Peski
Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeAuthor, lightweight backpacker and author Glen Van Peski joins Craig and Jennie to share about lessons learned from traveling lighter in the backcountry for more adventures on the trail and in life beyond the trail.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Register for Glen’s book talk at Village Books in Bellingham on January 11thGlen’s websiteGossamer GearGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration!Craig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jennie on InstagramFollow Craig on InstagramFollow Craig’s Facebook page
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.