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Turning Around: Chickening Out or Testing Limits?

Three turnarounds in just over a year. Is that something to be proud of or embarrassed by?

Feb 19, 2026
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Assessing terrain in the Mt. Baker Wilderness.

Tim here. This past weekend I flew to Washington State for a challenging snowshoe trip in the Mt. Baker wilderness with my brother, Danny. Renee was initially going to come too, but foster-kitten and work responsibilities kept her home for the weekend.

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