GEAR SHOP 22 for ’22: Our Favorite New Hiking Gear of the Year We may have been quiet for much of 2022, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been pounding the trails all over Oregon. We’ve been exploring lots of Oregon’s backcountry with the latest hiking gear and apparel as we work on a brand-new …
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GEAR SHOP: Roundup A Fresh Take onthe Ten Essentials It’s summer time! Are you ready to hit the trail? If you are, then you’ve probably already got your Ten Essentials loaded in your backpack. It’s always recommended that you keep these all-important items in your pack for any hike—from dayhikes to long-distance treks. They can help …
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Email GEAR SHOP: Roundup Top Picks in Trail Warm Wear Whether you’re heading out for a shoulder-season romp in the woods, or a summertime trek on the PCT, a good, insulated jacket will serve you well. And as one of hiking’s Ten Essentials, having an insulated jacket on (or in your …
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Email GEAR SHOP What’s Your 11th Essential? Last month, we spent a few days at the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show. This was the inaugural appearance at OR’s new home in Denver, CO. It was nice visiting a new location after going to Salt Lake City for the past many years. It …
As I’ve been traveling around the Northwest presenting my new guidebook, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon, one of the most common questions I’m asked is what kind of gear I recommend for the PCT. I usually preface my responses with the fact that I am not an ultraliter or minimalist. I don’t mind indulging in a …
PRO TIPS 5 Tips for Winter Hiking Every winter, there’s inevitably a handful of incidents that befall hikers and backcountry travelers. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not always kind to winter hikers, so vigilance to safety is key when adventuring in snowy mountains. Typically, Oregon and Washington’s Cascade Mountains will remain under a blanket of winter white until mid-June, …