A steep climb well above treeline, alpine wildflowers with bright colors growing in the tundra-like environment and views extending seemingly […]
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Bucket List of Alpine Hikes in the Pacific Northwest #1: Paradise Park
Alpine meadows are typically found in the higher mountains at about 6,000 feet of elevation, and are usually free of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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An Alpine Outing on Mt. Hood
After two days of over 100 degree temperatures in Portland it was time to head to the mountains and get […]
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A Return to McNeil Point on Mt. Hood – One of the Best Summer Hikes in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest hikers wait with great anticipation for a warm summer day to visit a beautiful alpine area. All the […]
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A beautiful visit to Paradise Park
It was a late May day with a hot, sunny forecast for Portland. What better time to drive to the […]
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Mid-winter Visit to the Tarns below McNeil Point
One of my favorite mid-summer destinations on Mt. Hood is the McNeil Point Shelter via Bald Mountain. Wildflowers of almost […]
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Burnt Lake and East Zigzag Mountain too
Waterfalls, last weekend of summer, one of the prettiest lakes in the Mt. Hood area and a mountain to climb – […]
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Alpine Adventure on Mt. Hood
On the first Saturday of September I drove to the 5,900-foot Cloud Cap Saddle Campground on the northeast side of […]