Weekend Gem-KY’s Rugged and Sheltowee Loop

Posted by on Nov 23, 2016 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

After a crazy summer, I finally ended up in Kentucky with a swirling head full of hard life altering decisions to be made. So consequently, I really needed to head out into the wilderness of the dirty south to help settle my thoughts. This 12 mile loop has enough thought provoking scenery to stir up contemplation […]

Weekend Gem-Waldo Lake Loop

Posted by on Oct 27, 2016 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

Waldo Lake is the second deepest natural body of water in Oregon, next to Crater Lake. This high lake is 420 feet deep and covers 10 square miles, it has amazing clarity due to the fact that it has almost no plant life because of a lack of an inlet. When the light is right […]

Weekend Gem-Copper Ridge Loop w/ Whatcom

Posted by on Oct 5, 2016 in Trail Reports, Weekend Gem | No Comments

The North Cascades are surely one of America’s most dramatic mountain ranges. Imposing peaks draped in glaciers, huge U shaped valleys and high jagged ridges reaching in all directions mesmerize the wilderness traveler. With such daunting terrain, it is no wonder that the official trail system here is limited to a couple of short loops […]