Western Mountaineering Factory Tour
Over the Christmas break this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Western Mountaineering’s Factory in San Jose California. They have been manufacturing fine down equipment for more than 30 years and have a fantastic reputation for quality and craftsmanship. There I was met by a very knowledgeable gent named Gary Peterson, who oversees the […]
The art of the trip planning
I have been posting trip reports and piecing together trips now for 15 years, and in that time, I have found some tactics that make trip planning a bit easier. 1. Focus on the good aspects of a trip rather than focusing on the elevation gain- It is easy sometimes to see the glass half […]
Winter Wonderland-Herman Creek
Herman Creek is known to many hiking enthusiasts as one of the Gorge’s best river trails for good reason, it is awesome. With many camps to choose from, some as little as 5 miles in, there is no shortage of good spots in scenic locations. The trail also penetrates the wilderness too, leading to spots […]