Exploring the Cascadia Bioregion

Welcome to The Kilted Hiker

Exploring the wild heart of the Cascadian bioregion—one trail, one river, one story at a time.

The Kilted Hiker is a celebration of the landscapes, flavors, and stories that make the Pacific Northwest unlike any place on earth. From alpine passes and misty coastlines to campfire meals and river expeditions, TKH brings you along on real adventures—always with a sense of curiosity, humor, and deep respect for the land.

Whether you’re here to plan your next trip, discover new recipes, or simply immerse yourself in the Cascadian wilds, welcome to the community.

WHAT IS THE KILTED HIKER?

A community built around adventure, storytelling, and the spirit of Cascadia.

The Kilted Hiker isn’t just a channel or a website—it’s a growing home for those who feel most alive under tall firs, beside rushing rivers, and along rugged coastal trails.

Through long-form YouTube films, detailed trip guides, packraft and hiking routes, search-and-rescue insights, regional history, and wild foods, TKH explores the many layers that make this region so extraordinary. The Cascadian bioregion has its own character, challenges, and magic. The more we explore it, the more connected we become—to the places we travel and the people we travel with.

So grab a camp chair, a mug of something warm, and settle in. The journey starts here.

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF TKH

Trail Stories & Trip Reports
Backpacking routes, coastal paths, alpine ridgelines, ferry-to-trail adventures, and packraft journeys—each with maps, notes, and honest storytelling to help you plan your own.

Cast-Iron & Trail Food
Wild-inspired energy bars, cast-iron camp meals, coastal flavors, foraged ingredients, and recipes built for the trail or the backyard fire pit.

Cascadia Culture & Tartan
Discover the TKH Cascadia Tartan, the meaning behind its colors, and the deeper cultural roots of this bioregion we call home.

Search & Rescue Perspective
Hard-learned lessons, safety insights, and real experiences from the field—shared to help outdoor travelers explore more safely and confidently.

The Cascadia Collective

A Private, Ad-Free Community for Those Who Love the Wild Places of the Pacific Northwest

The Cascadia Forum is a dedicated online space for members of The Cascadia Collective who want deeper conversations, richer trip sharing, and a genuine community—without the noise, data mining, or pop-up ads of mainstream social platforms.

Inside the forum, you’ll find fellow hikers, paddlers, campfire cooks, photographers, and Cascadia enthusiasts sharing trip reports, trail conditions, gear tips, recipe ideas, local knowledge, and stories from across the bioregion. It’s a place to ask questions, plan adventures, inspire others, and connect with people who truly value the spirit of this place.

But first we need to build it together.

Help Build the Heart of TKH!

Become a Founding Member of the private Cascadia Community — an ad-free space for those who want to help shape the stories, recipes, music, and adventures behind The Kilted Hiker.

JOIN THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE
$12 Annual legacy pricing for 2026. Your support as one of our pioneers locks in this price for life!

This private forum is accessible through a small annualsubscription that directly supports new TKH content, community features, and future projects. If you’re looking for a meaningful alternative to Facebook groups—one built entirely around respect, curiosity, and the landscapes we love—you’re welcome here.

Join the conversation. Join the community. Join The Cascadia Collective