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    • Bedrock and Paradox. Based in MT. One of my faves. Trustworthy gear reviews and nicely done trip reports.
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A Very Special Post: Douchepacker is Officially off the Market (Total Eclipse Trip Report)

We discussed many plans for this past weekends Total Solar Eclipse.  We had thought about just staying in town which…

backpacking, oregon, trip report

River Snorkeling is Awesome

Lately I’ve taken up a new activity on the weekends, which is snorkeling in local rivers.  Years ago I was…

outdoors, Snorkeling

My thoughts on the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon 1 year in

1 year Review of the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon Most places I backpack do not have cell phone service.…

backcountry safety, gear review

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…

culture, essays, late capitalism, oregon, rants, trends

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…

backpacking, trip report, ultralight backpacking, washington

The Banks-Vernonia Bike Trail Annual Trip (and other thoughts on rural tourism and how not to lose elections)

Four years ago I first took the Banks-Vernonia Trail with a big group of friends.  This is a bikepacking trip…

bikepacking, camping, essays, oregon, politics, trip report

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…

backpacking, essays

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…

gear maintenance, gear 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…

backpacking, politics, trip report, washington

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…

backpacking, oregon, trip report

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I return to this south facing cliff every year to see the wildflower explosion that changes week after week. #trillium #fawnlily #chickweedmonkeyflower
Here is 1 for my homies. My 9x7 10.5 oz myog tarp on the Salmon River #myog #salmonriver #salmonhuckleberrywilderness
The teeniest flower on the Salmon River trail
Feeling fortunate to train here on Powell Butte and see the spring colors. I can come after work and get 4.5 miles in before dark. I'm starting off with 10-12 lbs in my pack to get me back into shale
Teeny tiny flowers. #macroflower #smithrockstatepark
Meeting new friends today at Smith Rock #macroinsect #smithrockstatepark

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