166: The Last Hike of Karen Sykes

Karen Sykes had spent years exploring Washington’s trails, writing about them, photographing them, and encouraging countless others to experience the outdoors for themselves. At 70 years old, she was still an incredibly strong and experienced hiker. But in June of 2014, a hike in Mount Rainier National Park would take her into snowy terrain where even decades of experience couldn’t guarantee a safe return.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!**We do our own research and try our best to cross-reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode, and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.