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Hiking & Backpacking

From day hikes to extended backpacks with paintings always created along the way.

photo of claire's painting of a lake with trees and a mountain in the distance

photo of claire's painting of a lake with trees and a mountain in the distance

Rainbow Lake – Painting Adventure

Exploring the lowland lakes and ponds of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Mt. Defiance near Snoqualmie Pass, May 21-23, 2026.

Photo of a tent on the coast with ocean and sea stacks in the distance

Photo of a tent on the coast with ocean and sea stacks in the distance

Third Beach Backpack

First backpacking trip of the season! In early May I wandered to the Washington Coast for a few days of painting and time by the ocean.

Favorite New Gear from 2025

Favorite New Gear from 2025

Favorite New Gear from 2025

Each year I try out a few new outdoor equipment items. Here's my favorites from the 2025 hiking season!

2023 Backpacking Kit

2023 Backpacking Kit

2023 Backpacking Kit

Complete list of all the gear and art equipment I carried on my backpacking trips this year!

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