A crash course in NW trail hazzards
In my Backpacking Basics classes, I have found that a large majority of people have ungrounded fears about mountain travel that affect their ability to totally relax in a remote setting. It seems for most of these people it is a fear of animals like bears or mountain lions while others have a general fear […]
Winter in the Gorge: My favorite day hikes
I primarily go day hiking in the Gorge during the winter time because it gets very little snow compared to the mountains, high and rushing rivers with dramatic waterfalls along quiet trails. Spots like Cedar Swamp and 71/2 Mile Camp near Twister Falls are also good winter backpacking trip to boot, offering good exploring options […]
Fresh Air: Mountain Laurel Design’s Cuban Patrol Shelter
I recently bought a MLD Cuban Patrol Shelter and set it up in the park by my house. After having a few other cuban products like packs and stuff sacks, I wanted to try out a shelter next. My initial reaction to set up was that it was relatively easy and self explanatory compared to a […]