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
Speed Hiking, Mania, and Trout Lake
Day 4 (75 Total) Mile 2188.4 to Blue Lake, 19.6 Miles 1,116.4 Total PCT Miles I’m starting to become afraid. A second pair of hikers… Read The Post
Walking North From Cascade Locks
And we’re back! I always feel lucky when I get to spend a chunk of time back on the Pacific Crest Trail, and this time… Read The Post
The Last 62 Miles (For Now)
Town Days Have I mentioned that Savannah and I basically live at the Travelodge now? Because we do. The Suite Life of Stripes and Jetfighter… Read The Post