GEAR UP: 10 Must-Haves for PCT Hikers
As I’ve been traveling around the Northwest presenting my new guidebook, Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon, one of the most common questions I’m asked is what …
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ROUNDUP: 5 Rain Shells to Keep You Dry
April showers bring May flowers. May flowers bring June flowers. June showers bring … Okay, you get it. It rains a lot in Oregon. That’s …
ROUNDUP: 6 Traction Devices for Fast Footing
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 …
ROUNDUP: 5 Filters for Clean Drinking
When it comes to drinking water in the backcountry, you can never be too careful. There are some nasty bugs and viruses that inhabit mountain …
ROUNDUP: 5 Socks That Go the Extra Mile
It wasn’t that long ago that socks were about as technologically advanced as bleached cotton. They covered your feet, provided a bit of insulation and …
REVIEW: Gregory Jade 53 Backpack
I’ve been a fan of the Gregory Jade women’s backpack for a while. In fact, I spent a month trekking the trails of Europe while researching for my …