Spring may be in the air, but winter is still in the mountains. This past season, the West Coast experienced record snowfall. Some regions in California’s Sierras and Oregon’s Siskiyous received up to 180% of their normal snow levels. Even now, many of Oregon’s mountain passes are still snowed in and receiving new snowfall. This signals …
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, …
Current PCT conditions in Oregon for the week of October 17, 2016. With the current weather conditions impacting the PCT in Oregon, this will likely be the final weekly conditions update for the season. Winter conditions are now in effect for the next 6–7 months. Look for occasional updates and information on PCT: Oregon’s Facebook and …