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. …
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 …
Whether you’re a newer hiker or an old hat, at one time or another you’ve probably forgotten something on a hiking trip. Perhaps it was something inconsequential like your bandanna or trail mix. Perhaps it was something important like your stove fuel or insect repellent. If you were lucky, it was something you were able …