Backpack to Middle Rock Lake
Backpacking to Middle Rock Lake Middle Rock Lake – campsite Our original plan was to camp at Serene Lake, but we got a late start
18 Tips for Backpacking with Kids
18 Tips for Backpacking with Kids Taking in the view 1. Get adult sized sleeping bags and sleeping pads. The kid sizes are often lower
Google Earth 3D Flythroughs
Create a 3D flythrough video of your GPS (GPX) tracks with music for free.
Sunshine at Cast Lake
The kids (7, 9, and 10) did great, but this trip was tough. Over 6 miles one way, with 2,570 ft of elevation gain. Additionally, we ran into snow on the trail around mile 5 (~4,000 ft), which made us wonder if everything at the lake was going to be covered.
Backpack Around Marion Lake
Backpacking Around Marion Lake Travis and I set out for a one night backpacking loop around Marion Lake (Oregon), with beautiful conditions. Our original plan
Pamelia Lake – Hunt’s Cove Loop
We found a beautiful spot to camp at Hank’s lake, which had no other camping sites nearby. Access to our campsite required navigating partially flooded / swampy sections of trail.
Mt Hood Summit
The weather on the way up was a mix of sun, snow, hail, and at least one flash of lightning, which definitely gave me second thoughts.
Climb Mt Shasta
Climb Mt Shasta Mount Shasta We headed out of Portland Thursday morning to meet up with a larger group camping at Bunny Flats (dispersed camping
Kayak to Cypress Island
Sea Kayak to Cypress Isand This was an amazing trip, but also one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. Travis and I set out
Backpacking with Kids to Lower Twin Lake
Backpacking with kids to Lower Twin Lake Lower Twin Lake With my wife out of town, Jack, Nate, and I headed out for a one
Mt Rainier Disappointment Cleaver 3 Day Summit Attempt with Alpine Ascents
Mt Rainier 3 Day Summit Attempt with Alpine Ascents A friend and I attempted the Mt Rainier 3 day Muir (Disappointment Cleaver) climb with Alpine