I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

Mt Shasta: Avalanche Gulch Fall Trip Report

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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Mt Hood Trip Report, Hogsback Route

“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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Capitol Reef National Park: Hiking the Narrows

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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Gear Review: Aurora Bivy by Outdoor Research

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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