Another Glowing Review of Cascade Designs Trekking Poles 2+ year review

I can’t remember exactly when I bought these poles, but it was at least two years ago, possibly longer. I … Continue reading Another Glowing Review of Cascade Designs Trekking Poles 2+ year review

Silver Star Mountain via Bluff Mountain Trail

Silver Star Mountain is pretty close by and I was surprised I’d never been there and never knew anyone who … Continue reading Silver Star Mountain via Bluff Mountain Trail

Last year after doing a trip in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, I set the goal to start section hiking the Oregon … Continue reading Oregon Desert Trail from Flatiron Trailhead to Sand Springs: Thoughts and Learnings on Section 1

This weekend we returned to Cottonwood Canyon for a leisurely desert backpack. We like coming here because it is consistently … Continue reading Cottonwood Canyon and its Reptiles

There’s no way around it folks, this winter was a piece of shit. This is the second wettest winter/spring on … Continue reading This Winter/Spring has Fucking Sucked in the Pacific Northwest

Last year I discovered the wonders of winter backpacking, in large part made possible by making a dirtbag pulk. … Continue reading Upgrading my Sled/Pulk MYOG