A tough, tough hike on Hunchback Mountain beginning at the Zigzag Ranger Station. Nine miles round-trip and roughly 3,700 feet of […]
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Canyon Creek Meadows on a Beautiful Day
On a cold, crisp autumn morning I drove to Jack Lake a few miles east of Three Fingered Jack. The mountain’s […]
Bucket List of Alpine Hikes #13: Golden Lake
Felt like giving myself the boot I did. No one should make the hike to Golden Lake as a day […]
Hiking south on a beautiful stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail
High cloud cover and a little drizzle met me at the Pacific Crest Trailhead south of Santiam Pass. Hiking south […]
Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #11: Junction Lake in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness
Another gorgeous sunny day in Central Oregon. To celebrate I decided to return to Carl Lake in the Mt. Jefferson […]
A Stormy Hike to Jefferson Park
Jefferson Park is a series of large alpine meadows below the western summit of 10,497-foot Mt. Jefferson. There are many […]
A late Summer Hike to Burnt Lake and East Zigzag Mountain
Waterfalls, one of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – – – this hike […]
Lost in the Wilderness
For my 501st blog post, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you that read and follow my blog. […]
Gnarl Ridge, Elk Meadows and Bushwhacking too
Gnarl Ridge, topped by Lamberson Butte, is one of the most scenic areas on Mt. Hood. Toss in a trip […]
Canyon Creek Meadows Hike
On a gorgeous mid-summer day we drove to Jack Lake a few miles east of Three Fingered Jack. There was nary […]