Get Outside with Geeks On Trails!

Do you love to hike or are looking for more reasons to enjoy our state’s beautiful trails? GeekWire and ALLtech are inviting YOU to join the Geeks On Trails team to help support the Washington Trails Association (WTA). During WTA’s annual Hike-a-Thon fundraiser, Geeks On Trails members log the miles they hike in August to compete for prizes and raise money for the trails they love. For a $20 registration fee (including a T-shirt!), you can become a trail champion by joining Geeks On Trails.

Read more in the GeekWire article “Geeks on Trails: Join GeekWire’s summer hiking team and help support the Washington Trails Association,” and consider joining Geeks on Trails to kick off Hike-a-thon with a short hike Aug. 1, starting at 7 a.m. in the South Parking Lot of Discovery Park in Seattle.

Seek Out Hike-a-Thon Adventures with the Trailblazer App

Explore thousands of trails when you’re on the go by downloading the free Trailblazer mobile app from Washington Trails Association, which allows you to:

• Search for trails by name, location or relative difficulty, and for family- and dog-friendly hikes
• Check the conditions on the trail with the latest trip reports from fellow hikers
• View trail photos uploaded by fellow hikers
• Bookmark your favorite hikes for quick access
• Get driving directions to the trailhead

Need More Hike-a-Thon Ideas? Here are 80 of WA’s Best!

With no shortage of beautiful hikes in the Pacific Northwest, the biggest problem can be choosing one! The Outdoor Project helps you narrow it down with 80 of the state’s best day hikes categorized by region.

Need New Sunglasses? Insurance Can Help with That

Whether you’re outdoors with Geeks On Trails or otherwise enjoying the sun, ALLtech partner Regence BlueShield urges you to keep your exposure in balance with these 4 simple steps to protect your skin — including tips on how your health plan can help.

It's Easy to Make Time to See the Doctor with Virtual Care

Be prepared before you hit the trails by bringing the doctor with you! For GeekWire members enrolled in ALLtech, you can get the care you need 24 hours a day through Telehealth. Set up your virtual care account today!