Through this last summer, PCT: Oregon’s gear testers got to sample some of the latest backpacking tent options available from some of our favorite brands. We were able to get these out into Oregon’s mountains in the sun, rain and even a little snow. Most were pretty solid performers, with more pros than cons, and …
Earlier this summer, we made our annual pilgrimage to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This is the immense, international expo where most of the world’s leading outdoor gear brands come to show off their latest wares—and give us a peek at what’s coming. Sprawled throughout the Salt Palace, we got …
UPDATE: Apparently, the Three Sisters Wilderness was a shooting gallery for lightning in last week’s thunderstorms. There are 25 new spots fires burning in the area and the PCT is now officially closed in the area! See below for more info. It’s PCT Days Week! Trail conditions got you down? Need a break from the snow, …
On August 21, 2017, the skies over central Oregon will go dark at 10:18 am (PST). That is when the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, creating the first full solar eclipse to occur in North America since 1979. In Oregon, the Path of Totality (see map), where the sun will be …
With the way the Whitewater Fire blew up last week, we can’t say we’re surprised to see this announcement come down. Now at more than 5,400 acres, and fueled by warm, dry weather, it was just a matter of time. This afternoon, Willamette National Forest gave the official word. Willamette Forest Service Official Comment The …
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On August 21, 2017, the skies over central Oregon will go dark at 10:18 am (PST). That is when the moon will pass directly in front of the sun, creating the first full solar eclipse to occur in North America since 1979. In Oregon, the Path of Totality (see map), where the sun will be …