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 […]
Winter Wonderland: Paradise Park
One of my all time favorite winter destinations is Mt Hood’s Paradise Park. Of course, it also an amazing summer spot too, but it tends to get a little busy for my taste. However, the flower fields above the Timberline Trail are some of the best on this amazing around the mountain loop. In winter, […]
What the doctors say about pack weight
It may seem obvious that carrying less weight in your backpack would benefit your body, but how much is it really helping? For my first few backpacking years I used traditional gear and while it fit me good, it often slowed my progress and prevented me from seeing […]