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I’ve spent the better part of this year coming to grips with the fact that I’m a bit of a hiking snob. For years I’ve avoided hiking Washington’s Interstate 90 corridor between Issaquah and Exit 34.

While hiking can be an incredible experience, combining brisk movement with amazing vistas, great conversations, and a sense of accomplishment to top it off at the end, it’s always important to stay ...