7.25.21 Crystal Lakes: Sourdough Sunset
Crystal Lakes8 mi roundtrip // 3100 ft elevation gain (including the extension to Sourdough Gap)Dates hiked: July 25-26, 2021Conditions: No … Continue reading 7.25.21 Crystal Lakes: Sourdough Sunset
Chilean Memorial: Olympic’s Rugged North Coast
Rialto Beach to Chilean MemorialStats: 3.8 mi // 0 ft elevation change but expect 2 scrambles over headlands during high … Continue reading Chilean Memorial: Olympic’s Rugged North Coast
Toleak Point: Chutes & Ladders
South Coast Route – Third Beach to Toleak PointRoundtrip 12.8 mi // 1,028 ft gainDates hiked: Sept 19-20, 2020Conditions: Lots … Continue reading Toleak Point: Chutes & Ladders
Marmot, Jade, and Pea Soup Lake: Alpine Gems
Jade LakeDates hiked: Labor Day Weekend 2020 (Sept 5-7)Exact stats are unclear but ~ 26.3 mi // 5,712 ft gainConditions: … Continue reading Marmot, Jade, and Pea Soup Lake: Alpine Gems
Seven Lakes Basin: Pristine & Serene
High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin19 mi // 4,000 ft gainDates Hiked: Aug 21 – 23, 2020Conditions: No snow, minimal … Continue reading Seven Lakes Basin: Pristine & Serene
Esmeralda Basin: Wildflowers Blooming
Esmeralda BasinStats: 7.0 mi RT, 1750 ft gainConditions: Almost no snow, no bugs, uncrowded, wildflowers in progressPermit: Northwest Forest Pass … Continue reading Esmeralda Basin: Wildflowers Blooming
Norse Peak: Summit to Ourselves
My first big hike of the year set the bar high for the rest of the season. We caught glimpses … Continue reading Norse Peak: Summit to Ourselves
Todd Lake: An Unplanned Adventure
Let me start by saying that my love for central Oregon knows no bounds. Between Mt. Bachelor, Smith Rock, Mt … Continue reading Todd Lake: An Unplanned Adventure
Skyline Lake: Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?
I hadn’t been out hiking in weeks and was looking for a quick trail fix this weekend. Did Skyline Lake … Continue reading Skyline Lake: Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?
2018 Hit List: Gems of the PNW
I don’t subscribe to #NewYearNewMe resolutions but I do enjoy reflecting around the turn of the year. And something about … Continue reading 2018 Hit List: Gems of the PNW
Ponytails on Trails 