One Day Wilderness-Burnt Lake
This one is a Mt. Hood classic that is more pleasant in the beginning of the summer when the snow melts or in the fall when the crowds and mosquitos die down. After a strange maze of road to get to the TH, start out in a nice flat forest trail before making a hard […]
Weekend Gem-The American Ridge Semi-Loop
The American Ridge is one of Central Washington’s finest ridge top rambles, especially in mid-June, when snowbanks can provide you with the necessary water for an amazing camp on this mostly dry ridge. This 26.5 semi loop combines the PCT for the best of both worlds for the semi experienced  backpacker, a isolated ridge with […]
Weekend Gem-The Northern Lost Coast Trail
In the spring when the mountains are heavy with snow, my thoughts drift to a coast backpacking adventure. Surely, one of the best choices is the Lost Coast in Northern California, among the handful of undeveloped stretches of beach on West Coast. Here you will find miles of sunny spring  flower meadows, quiet coves and […]