Written on September 7, 2011
Bend, Oregon has become an outdoor adventure mecca for hikers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, climbers, backpackers and even spelunkers. It is a perfect, cheap location for a week or weekend outdoor getaway. (Right: Cascade Highway and the Three Sisters. Left: Mirror Pond, the center of Bend) Located in Central Oregon, Bend has become has b...
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Written on August 28, 2011
“Late fall ascent of Mt Hood, climbing and conditions report” Crater Rock, Mt Hood Well, I bagged Mt Hood again! I’m sure there’s some other late season climbers looking to snag Hood before the Winter snows begin. The Cascades have actually had an incredible snow season which has been delightful for climbers and skiers alike...
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Written on August 23, 2011
Three Sisters, from the Air Hi All! I’m back out west for a week in Bend, Oregon! Located smack-dab in the middle of the state, this is an excellent location for a launching point for several adventures in the Cascades and the High Desert. Bend is an outdoorsman’s paradise and I am living it up...
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Written on July 28, 2011
Lehman Caves, Great Basin National Park, Nevada In an effort to beat this current heat wave, it might be a good idea to take up some caving this summer! Caves almost always at a constant, cool temperature throughout the year- even in the summer! But beyond cooling off, caves are one of the most protected...
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Written on May 29, 2011
There they stand, the innumerable stars, shining in order like a living hymn, written in light. ~N.P. Willis Finding the darkest skies! North America at Night Stargazing Map World Atlas of Stargazing Maps The Best Places in the US to Stargaze There’s nothing on Earth quite as enchanting as a starry night sky...
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