Read Part 1 here Setting up Camp Find a nice, relatively flat place to camp with some shelter from wind. … More
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How to go Snow Camping for the First Time: Part 1
Read Part 2 here Just because it’s cold and snowy out doesn’t mean you have to stop backpacking. Expand your … More
We Need to Have a Conversation About Small Plate Restaurants
Small-plate restaurants have bothered me for sometime. They are horrible and I hate them. I’m genuinely surprised they’re still … More
Goat Rocks Wilderness Part Deux: A Wildflower Fiesta of Tremendous Proportions
Roughly a year ago I went to Goat Rocks Wilderness for the first time. It’s crowded, but for very good … More
My Apres Trail bag
Even if I miss one shower, I have pretty heinous BO. That’s just during the work week. Take me on … More
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 … More
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 … More
Oregon Desert Trail from Flatiron Trailhead to Sand Springs: Thoughts and Learnings on Section 1
Last year after doing a trip in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness, I set the goal to start section hiking the Oregon … More
Cottonwood Canyon and its Reptiles
This weekend we returned to Cottonwood Canyon for a leisurely desert backpack. We like coming here because it is consistently … More
This Winter/Spring has Fucking Sucked in the Pacific Northwest
There’s no way around it folks, this winter was a piece of shit. This is the second wettest winter/spring on … More