TRAIL TALK // COMMUNITY Danny Giovale, Founder of Kahtoola, Shares Inspiration and Trail Safety Tips While summer may be fast approaching, there’s still plenty of snow in Oregon’s high backcountry. In some areas, such as Devils Peak or the Central Cascades, that snow often lasts long into early summer. And while Oregon’s portion of the …
TRAIL TIPS // CAMPING Crater Lake Backcountry Camping for PCT Hikers This summer, Crater Lake NP (CRLA) is changing their backcountry camping regulations. With two of the park’s five designated camp areas closed due to fire damage and/or tree hazards, the remaining camps are being reserved for park visitors only. PCT hikers are being asked …
GEAR SHOP // REVIEW Dayhiking with Camelbak’s Palisade 32 Hydration Pack Loading the Palisade 32 for a day on the trail is a breeze. The abundance of pockets lets you keep things organized and accessible just the way you want. One of Camelbak’s largest hydration packs to date, the Palisade 32 is one of the …
GEAR SHOP 10 Trail Gear Essentials for Great Summer Hiking Every year, there’s a bounty of new trail gear items that hit the market, all to entice us to weigh down our packs just a little more to enjoy some backcountry comfort and convenience. Here are ten of our favorite new items that have become our latest …
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PCT NEWS The Permits You Need for Hiking the PCT in Oregon Thinking about a PCT hike this summer? The first thing to determine is if you’ll need a permit. That depends on the state you’re hiking in, the section of trail you want to hike (i.e., a specific forest or wilderness area), and how …
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GEAR SHOP 20 Great Gear Gifts for the Hikers on Your Holiday List 2020 has been a rough year. Between the pandemic, civil unrest, wildfires and weird weather, we still managed to get in some hiking time and try out some of the latest trail gear, apparel and accessories. We’ve selected our favorite items into this year’s …
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