Category: Hiking
Spring has Sprung: Leave the Cold Behind!
After months of chilly weather and snow-covered trails, spring has finally arrived in the Pacific...
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Exploring the Great Outdoors with AI: How Technology is Revolutionizing Backpacking
There has been a lot of buzz over the last couple of months on a new AI chatbot called ChatGPT....
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Timberline Trail Survey Results – Part Three
This is the final set of data from the Timberline Trail survey results. You can read the results...
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Timberline Trail Survey Results – Part Two
This is the second part of the raw results from the first annual Timberline Trail survey. To see...
Read MoreThe results are in – Part One – First Annual Timberline Trail Survey
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the first annual Timberline Trail survey. It will take some time to analyze the results – especially a more detailed analysis based on starting date. Overall 155 people answered the...
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End of the 2022 Summer Hiking Season – Mount Hood
It’s been an excellent 2022 summer hiking season on Mount Hood. The season started quite...
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Mississippi Head – the shortest route from Timberline and Paradise Park
I have hiked across the Zigzag crossing many times, from Timberline to Paradise Park and back....
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Paradise Park Loop – finally snow free (almost)
A few weeks back I hiked up the Paradise Park Trail to see how the snow was at Paradise Park. At...
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Zigzag Mountain Trail to Zigzag Mountain West – finally completed
As the warm weather continued into July I thought it was a good opportunity to try the Zigzag...
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Paradise Park Trail – Mount Hood – Revisited (2022)
I’ve hiked the Paradise Park Trail a few times. It’s rapidly becoming one of my...
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Mirror Lake, Mount Hood – start of the summer hiking season!
Trailhead signage Summer has arrived with a vengeance! The temperatures on Mount Hood have shot up...
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VVR or MTR – which is the best resupply location?
One of the more common questions for JMT or PCT hikers is whether to stop at Vermilion Valley...
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Backpacking News
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- 'Never see the same thing' | Lake Houston Wilderness Park stretches almost 5000 acres
- The Ultimate Guide To Exploring Oregon Mountains
- Scout troop saves hiker's life after terrifying fall
