Written on September 1, 2011
Excellent Snowcover on the Avalanche Gulch route for this time of year! “The Heart” is the large rock outcropping to the right of the highest point in this picture In pursuit of more Cascade Mountain glory it was finally time to make my bid on Shasta. Shasta’s been a fickle mountain for me in the...
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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 August 16, 2011
Hiking the Narrows at Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s forgotten national park. Overshadowed by 3 more infamous parks- Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, this spectacular park is often missed by roadtrippers and travelers. To most, it appears a strange 100 mile long but narrow corridor of protected land on a...
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Written on August 13, 2011
Aurora Bivy Sack: an excellent choice of the ultralight backpacker and mountaineer! You may or may not know that gear reviews are an important part of outdoor blogging and I’m one with an opinion on everything. Therefore, I’d like to start submitting some thorough gear reviews of the things that accompany me on my trips....
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