Take A Hike: McNeil Point (Mt. Hood)
A good hike serves many purposes: a physical challenge and a good training tool, mental relief from our otherwise occupied lives, a way to…
Take a Hike: Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail
We all love Mt. Hood – how could you not? It is iconically Portland, a classic volcanic peak, “the mountain is out”-type…
Take a Hike: Dog Mountain
If you’re familiar with the Columbia River Gorge you already know that the area features a plethora of great hiking options. One of the…
Take a Hike: Snowshoe Boy Scout Ridge
If you’ve never gone snowshoeing, my one piece of advice to you would be: GO. NOW! The very first (and only time) I have been able to go…
Take a Hike: Neahkhanie Mountain
The one thing I really enjoy about my current job is my schedule; I have Friday’s and Saturday’s off. Friday’s for me means…
Take a Hike: The 10 Essential Systems
It was the end of March and I was with a group that was planning on a summit attempt of Mt. St. Helens. Being that it was the end of March,…
Take a Hike: Tom Dick & Harry Mountain
Being an Oregonian and loving the outdoors seem to go hand in hand. In fact, if you ask most Oregon folk what activities they enjoy most, I…