In my final round of highlights from the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I’ll share some of the new and upcoming outdoor apparel and footwear. There’s some notable items sure to appeal to both casual hikers as well as thru-hikers. You may be wondering, “How can a shirt or pair of boots get any better?” Believe me, they can. …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of Sept. 19, 2016. Weather This week, Fall conditions come to Oregon and the PCT. The last few days of summer will see a mix of sun and clouds, but once the season switches over, the remainder of the week is looking cold and wet—and possibly even …
Summer may be nearing its end, but that doesn’t mean the Pacific Crest Trail shuts down for the season. With a little extra preparation, fall hiking on the PCT can be just as enjoyable as summer. Along with milder temps and less trail company, fall ushers in a whole different mood in many of Oregon’s …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of Sept. 11, 2016. Weather This week, Oregon is getting a lease on summer with clear and sunny conditions for the upcoming week. Daytime temps along the PCT will be generally mild and comfortable, however overnights will dip down to near-freezing in most upper elevations. Mt. Ashland: Sunny! There …
In my first recap on this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I put the spotlight on a few of the inspirational people that I got to meet and chat with (click here). But let’s get down to business—Outdoor Retailer (OR) is about new gear! Some years, OR is crammed full of new and innovative gear designs …
Looking to get in some trail time over the long holiday weekend? There are several sections of the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon that make for easy weekend getaways. Each of the following locations are easily accessible, often have few crowds, and can be hiked in  two to three days. Cascade Crest: Tipsoo Pass Spend …