Take a Hike

Take a Hike: Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail

September 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

We all love Mt. Hood – how could you not? It is iconically Portland, a classic volcanic peak, “the mountain is out”-type goodness. However, it’s big sibling to the north, Mt. Rainier, offers some great adventure just a few [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: ALPINEAIRE Snacks

June 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

We’ve all been to that one aisle in our favorite outdoor store where all the food is kept. Shelves and hangers full of camping and backpacking staples like Chili Mac, Beef Stroganoff, or Cheesy Enchilada, looking tasty. Just add water and [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk

October 7, 2017 // 1 Comment

No, this book is not about running, but it’s about a trail, and hiking and running go hand in hand for many of us. (Besides, nearly any trail you can hike, you can run.) Grandma Gatewood’s Walk is about the person known to nearly all [read more...]

Wildwood Trail Pedestrian Bridge Over Burnside Almost a Reality

September 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever run on the segment of Wildwood Trail between Hoyt Arboretum and Pittock Mansion, you know that there’s a major interruption in your run: West Burnside Street. This trail crossing runs across multiple lanes of 40 mph [read more...]

(I can finally) Take a Hike with the Deuter Kid Comfort 2

August 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

I love this pack! With my third daughter entering the world about 10 months ago, things have definitely been busy in my life. Racing on the weekends has slowed a bit, but putting in miles has increased as I have realized the necessity and value in [read more...]

Take a Hike…in comfort: Run Oregon reviews the Slumberjack sleeping bag and GCI Firepit Rocker

July 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

I love camping! I love just about every bit of it. One of my favorite things is to sit around the fire, whether to chat, cook food, or read a book. A nice chair makes the experience even nicer. There are many camping chairs out there, from little [read more...]

A Rasmussen in Klattermusen: A Run Oregon review of Magne Shorts

July 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I first came across the Swedish apparel brand Klattermusen, I remember marvelling and chuckling at the similarities in our last names. “A Rasmussen in Klattermusen” had a nice ring to it and I was eager to attempt a connection at [read more...]

Save space in your pack AND in your relay van with Therm-A-Rest sleeping gear

June 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s about this time each year when I finally start getting around to updating my camping equipment (I know its late). As a father of three young kids, I don’t get into the backcountry as much as I used to. Therefore, while I am [read more...]

Take a Hike: Get yourself geared up for hiking and camping with MSR and SealLine!

April 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

I started writing this post on Saturday, April 15th, the first AMAZING day of the year. After a winter filled with snow, ice, and rain (sooooo much rain), it was hard to really even think about camping. Yeah, I know that makes me a fair weather [read more...]

Ultimate Direction’s new Fastpack line is back and better than ever! A Run Oregon review of the Fastback 35

April 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

One of the most underrated gear items I have reviewed here at Run Oregon was from way back in 2014. I was just starting to get in to some trail running and was happy to connect up with Ultimate Direction for their Fastpack 20. Of all the gear I [read more...]