
Prolific Guidebook Author
Craig is an award-winning guidebook author, outdoors writer and photographer, ardent conservationist, and Northwest trails and hiking expert. He hikes, runs, paddles, and bikes and has written about these passions for more than two dozen publications, including; Seattle Met, Backpacker, Paddler, Northwest Runner, AMC Outdoors, Northwest Travel, and Outdoors NW. Craig writes weekly content for Hikeoftheweek.com and is the author of more than 25 books. He is currently working on several second editions to the popular Mountaineers Books’ Day Hiking series. Still curious?
In The News
Not Your Typical Guidebook
Nice review of Hiking Washington’s History, which I co-authored with Judy Bentley in the Cascadia Daily News. If you love…
Read MoreRomano’s battle with PMR Featured in Seattle Times
In February of 2021 I was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), an auto-immune disease. I am determined to put it…
Read MoreRomano highlighted in University of Washington Magazine
I was deeply honored to be portrayed in my alumni magazine. Read full article here.
Read MoreRomano Interviewed in L’Italo Americano
Ask outdoor enthusiast Craig Romano what has most influenced his life and his answer comes quickly and confidently: his Italian…
Read MoreRecent Posts
Cuyamaca 100K Endurance Run
Running 62 miles to celebrate 62 years A few minutes after midnight I came over the finish line. I had started running at 6:30 am…
Read MoreSkagit Flats Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
Running the short distance for a long return I’ve been regularly participating in the Skagit Flats Marathon since I moved to the Skagit Valley in…
Read More300.5 Miles Hiked and Run and $10,124 Raised
It was another great Hike-a-thon! Wow! I’m always so physically and emotionally drained come September 1 after putting some serious miles on the trail in…
Read MoreWhite River 50K: Returning to where it all started
It was back in 2011 when I decided to take up ultra-running. I was on the verge of turning 50 and had become fascinated with…
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