DAY 3 (101 TOTAL) NOBO Mile 2342.7 to 2370.9, 28.2 miles 1,593 Total PCT Miles Surprise, surprise, guess who doesn’t sleep much at all last… Read The Post
Washington Miles: Days 1 + 2
Remember when Kellen and I did a section hike ending at White Pass? Yes, that one – the one that was both beautiful and horrible,… Read The Post
Crater Lake to Willamette Pass
Last year, I did a weekend jaunt south from Elk Lake to Willamette Pass. Now, I get to connect more of my miles as I… Read The Post
Halfway
DAY 6 (92 TOTAL) Timberline Lodge to Mile 2,111.6 (Ramona Falls Junction) 12.2 Miles 1,408.9 Total PCT Miles If there’s one thing about me, I… Read The Post
Trail Magic, Lakes, and Timberline Lodge
DAY 4 (90 TOTAL) Warm Springs River to Frog Lake, 21.9 Miles 1,386.3 Total PCT Miles Today reminded me why I love backpacking so much…. Read The Post
Heading North Once More
September is a wildcard. Sometimes it is blissful, a local’s summer that hits the trifecta of perfection for outdoor adventure: good weather, no bugs, smoke-free…. Read The Post
McKenzie to Santiam: A Pass to Pass Hike
The weekend miles continue with a solo 17 mile day hike from McKenzie Pass to Santiam Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail. Day 1 (86… Read The Post
Elk Lake to Willamette Pass
In theory, inviting a co-worker on a two day, one night, 46 mile weekend backpacking stroll through the woods is 👏🏻 a 👏🏻 risk 👏🏻…. Read The Post
A Mega Day Hike on the PCT
Day 1 (83 Total) Elk Lake to McKenzie Pass, 30.2 miles (+1.3 Non-PCT Miles) 1,236.1 Total PCT Miles Alpine starts sound completely easy-breezy when you’re… Read The Post
The Washington We’ve Hiked For
Day 7 (78 Total) Forest Service Road 23 to Riley Creek at Mile 2241.8 NOBO, 10.2 miles 1,150.1 Total PCT Miles No alarm, no droning… Read The Post