A Week in Mexico City

Once upon a time I backpacked in Mexico for two months back in 2003.  I was enthralled with Mexico and … More

Test Run of my Upgraded Dirtbag Pulk at Trillium Lake

Due to protesting fascism and other obligations, I haven’t been able to get out as much in the New Year … More

Trying Out a Mid Shelter for the First Time

This weekend myself and a regularly recurring character on .douchepacker. went up to June Lake at the Marble Mountain Snow … More

A New Years Delight: Snowshoeing and Snowcamping in Gifford-Pinchot National Forest

When my partner and I were discussing NYE plans, I brought up snowcamping almost as a joke because I thought … More

Puerto Rico

One of the goals of this blog was to also write about trips I take out of the PNW as … More

A Hellatious Night In Badger Creek Wilderness

This past weekend we returned to Badger Creek Wilderness for an overnight.  Our goal was a nice and easy loop, … More

Indian Heaven Wilderness Trip Report

Finally I got the chance to go out.  I had to cancel one trip due to bad weather and last … More

Bike Camping to Stubb Stewart State Park

This summer has been amazing and this weekend we capped it off with a bike camping trip.  Every time I … More

Mt. Hood Timberline Trail Trip Report (including the new Eliott Creek Crossing)

If you find this post to be helpful, consider supporting me on Patreon and get entered to win a prize if you … More

Devils Peak-Kinzel Lake-Salmon River Loop Trip Report

To keep in shape for next weekends attempt at the Timberline Trail, I really needed to get out and do … More