Watching Mount Hood’s Glaciers Disappear: From Trail Observations to Scientific Reality
How annual hikes and satellite photos revealed dramatic changes—and what the research confirms The...
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Category: Intro
Mount Hood Wilderness Regulations: A Important Reminder
Right then, time for what might be the least thrilling but arguably most crucial post of the...
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How to make satellite overlays
Fairly often you’re see that I post satellite imagery, especially of the current snow...
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Second Timberline Trail Annual Survey (2023) – Live!
Calling all adventurous souls and nature enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling...
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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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Should dogs be off leash in Mount Hood National Forest?
You are advised to keep quiet on many topics – don’t talk about religion at work....
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When is it too early to hike the JMT- Looking at JMT Snow for 2022
I often see this question asked about this time of year. You’ve just got a permit for the...
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Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow – Winter Weather Hiking
Winter weather has arrived in Oregon. In the space of two weeks, we have gone from almost no snow,...
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Good Hiking? – Checking Weather Conditions
As we get into the shoulder and winter season, I see a lot of questions about how to determine...
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Search and Rescue (SAR) – the real angels of the trail
As hiking season gets underway – it’s time to honor hour the real angels of the trail....
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Useful resources for JMT hike – bear boxes, rivers and snow!
As I move along my preparation for my JMT hike this year (see here and here), I’ve learned a huge...
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Senate funds great outdoors
Senate passes funding for outdoors
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