Out of the tent: The Borah Bivy
This is my smallest and lightest bivy sack in my collection, at 7.8 ounces and a 10.5 x 4.5 inch stuff sack that it easily fits in. The bivy has a waterproof 1 piece silnylon floor and a Momentum 90 nylon top that it is highly breathable as well as being strongly water repelant due […]
Winter Wonderland: Opal Creek
Opal Creek is one of the most charming waterways in Northwest Oregon. Big pools, small cascades, old forests and narrow chasms delight the traveler and invite them to go further in. And for a winter overnight destination, it is perfect with a fairly low elevation trailhead leading to easy to follow tread in a secluded […]
Winter hiking is fun!
I admit that winter hiking seems harsh and cold, but there is a bright side to the season too. Quiet and peaceful come to mind, along with a deeper silence that seems to lead to more random animal encounters. This winter so far is proving to be an exception, but usually the Gorge or lower […]