Oregon
Gratitude on the Pacific Crest Trail
Today, I am sitting in Portland in a cushy Marriot waiting for the bleach on my scalp to do its job so I can go purple again. I asked the...
Chinook Trail – Mount Hood to the End in Portland, OR
The ALDHA-West Gathering was a blast---met lots of great people, ate a bunch of delicious food, and was inspired by the stories of all of the thru-hikers in attendance. However,...
Chinook Trail: Lost Lake to ALDHA-West Gathering
I was anxious to hit the Lost Lake General Store this morning---I really wanted something for breakfast other than Pop-Tarts and oatmeal. A breakfast burrito, cinnamon roll---anything but the usual!
Chinook Trail: Shaking a Cold, Big Decisions
After arriving in Lyle I enjoyed a great dinner, made new friends, and closed the bar with the owners of the Lyle Hotel, where I was staying. Unfortunately, as the...
Gear List: Chinook Trail Thru-Hike On The Washington / Oregon Border
With just a couple of weeks before the start of my 300+ mile thru-hike of the Chinook Trail my gear list is dialed in pretty well. I’ve tested it on...
When Life Gives You Lemons
When Life Gives you Lemons... All you can do is just make some lemonade. Memorial Day weekend marks one year from when I made my first steps on the AT for...
9 Highlights from the Three Sisters Loop
After planning and getting psyched for a 90-mile section on the PCT from the Ross Lake area via Devils Dome through to Stehekin, the weather turned and caused a quick change...
Getting to Know the New 750-Mile Oregon Desert Trail
She-ra in a Wyoming state of mind on the CDT in 2015 I'm one of those backpackers who set foot on a long trail years ago, and haven’t been able to...