Cliffs, moss, waterfalls

My philosophy is that there is potential danger all around us at all times, and that a trail is actually safer than a sidewalk.

Mirror Lake: The scenes I missed

In December I hiked to Mirror Lake and Tom Dick and Harry Mountain for the first time. Though the whole region was sunny that day, there was a little microclimate engulfing our local volcano, Mt. Hood. Snow actually fell during the hike. At the summit of the mountain, I was told that it is typically […]

Snow hike

Despite all the clouds and fog and snow, it was a brilliant day.

Grizzly Meadows

Somewhere between the upper and lower meadow, one of the most incredible mountain vistas I’ve ever witnessed comes into view. ~Art Bernstein

Berries and Butterflies

I was deep in the forest at this point and had no panoramic views.

Ever so much more than a hike

So often mishaps along the way turn into side stories and discoveries I would have never anticipated.

Superstitions of Hiking in Taiwan – Spooky Talk~

Originally posted on FootTracker:
Mountains just beyond the city in Taiwan Some people like to travel to visit urban jungles and watch other human beings, some likes to go hiking and explore natures of other countries. If you are interested in hiking the mountains of Taiwan, it won’t hurt to hear some of the locals’…

Columbus Day backpacking – Is that a bag of poo?

Arno hung a thermometer in the tent and when we checked it in the morning, it read 30 degrees. Below freezing inside the tent.

Columbus Day backpacking – Can I burn the map now?

We were the first people to leave the packed down PCT since the snow had fallen. It was about two feet deep at the point where we left the trail. Arno suggests 1 1/2 feet deep. Either way, it’s a lot to break trail through.

Guest writer climbs Cooper Spur

The guy carrying his grandfather in-law’s ashes reminded me of the closing scene in the movie “The Bucket List”.