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 […]
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 […]