Ryan & Kaitlyn's Picks
Our Top 3 Peaks
We've chased a lot of summits. These three keep pulling us back — for the views, the trails, and the excuse to brew something bold at the trailhead.
Mt. Hood National Forest, OR
Oregon's iconic volcano and the most climbed glaciated peak in the US. Year-round skiing, wildflower meadows, and Timberline Lodge.
Mt. Rainier National Park, WA
The most glaciated peak in the lower 48. Wildflower trails in July, epic views from Paradise, and a summit that demands respect.
Deschutes National Forest, OR
Three volcanic peaks rising above the Oregon High Desert. The surrounding wilderness has some of the finest backpacking in the state.
Pack This
Bold, smoky, and rich — our Dark Roast was made for cold mornings at elevation. Brew it in a French press at the trailhead and you'll understand why we named it what we did.
Our Top 3 Falls
The PNW has no shortage of waterfalls. These are the three we'd send any first-timer to without hesitation.
Columbia River Gorge, OR
Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet. The bridge overlook is iconic, but the upper trail to the top is where you earn the view.
Silver Falls State Park, OR
The Trail of Ten Falls loops past ten separate waterfalls, including the stunning walk-behind South Falls. Oregon's largest state park.
Olympic National Park, WA
A short old-growth hike through towering Douglas fir leads to this stunning split-channel waterfall in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula.
Our Top 3 Lakes
We've spent a lot of early mornings on PNW lakes with a thermos and no cell signal. These three are worth every mile to get there.
Crater Lake National Park, OR
The deepest lake in the US, formed in the collapse of ancient Mt. Mazama. The blue is impossible to believe until you see it yourself.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, WA
One of the clearest and purest lakes in the world. The surrounding trails, hikes, and solitude make it a true Washington gem.
North Cascades National Park, WA
A reservoir fed by glacial meltwater, its distinctive turquoise color comes from fine glacial rock flour. The overlook view is one of the best in Washington.
Our Top 3 Landmarks
These are the places we take people when they visit — the ones that make you remember why you live here, or why you need to come back.
Pacific Coast, OR
363 miles of publicly owned coastline. Haystack Rock, the Sea Lion Caves, Cape Perpetua — every mile different from the last.
Oregon / Washington Border
A stunning basalt canyon carved by the Missoula Floods. Waterfalls, windsurfing, wildflower hikes, and dramatic viewpoints along the Historic Highway.
Terrebonne, OR
The birthplace of American sport climbing. Dramatic rhyolite and tuff spires rising 800 feet above the Crooked River. World-class climbing and hiking.
Pack This
Bright, citrusy, and alive — our Light Roast was made for foggy Oregon mornings where the highway meets the ocean. It's what we brew on coast trips, and it's what we'd pack for yours.