Mt. Adams: Round The Mountain Route
In Ira Spring’s guidebook South Cascades & Olympics, he wrote about the 34 mile Round The Mountain Trail “There has been and never can be a trail”. Those words ring true today as you traverse The Great Gap, a 4.5 mile section between the Hellroaring Viewpoint to the end of Avalanche Valley which lies on […]
Made in the shade: The Green River Valley
Wow, this summer in Portland has been hot! To escape the heat and refuel, I like to emerge myself in some of the close old growth valleys that are scattered in various wilderness areas around. When you are surrounded by trees of this magnitude, it feels to me as if time is slowing down involuntarily. […]
Weekend Gem: West Cady Ridge Loop
This 32 mile loop stays mostly high on ridge lines, with wonderful views of the Southern North Cascades Peaks while you wander from one flower filled meadow viewpoints to another. This trip is one of the easiest and most rewarding treks in the state, as the elevation gain is gentle, the views are numerous and […]