by altandy | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Bryan Schaap I FIRST HIKED INTO THE LAKE as a sixteen year old, full of the boundless energy and exuberance of youth. The abiding silence of the wilderness was broken by the heavy footfall and even heavier laughter of my buddies and I – climbing and...
by altandy | May 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley Last weekend’s hike at Cascade Head for the Trail Seekers event proved to be one of the best days of hiking so far this spring. Warm sunlight and rolling banks of clouds were typical of a nice day on the coast and we were refreshed by...
by altandy | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer Microadventure: Coined by Alastair Humphreys in 2011, and defined as an overnight outdoor adventure that is “small and achievable, for normal people with real lives”. “You do not need to fly to the other side of the planet to do an expedition....
by altandy | Apr 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer For many, Oregon summers are synonymous with day trips to Opal Creek. What better way to spend a blistering, hot day than by jumping into crystal clear, icy water. Less than an hour and a half away, The Opal Creek trailhead is a perfect way to...
by altandy | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley Climbing a mountain is about putting one foot in front of the other. Starting among the trees of the valley and staring up at your objective thousands of feet above with this step by step process in your thoughts causes the mind to wonder and...
by altandy | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer I love the woods. I love the silence. I love the adventure. I love being alone yet being surrounded by life. I have lived a life fortunate enough that I have been able to spend extended trips in the woods. I spent 32 days on the Missinaibi River...
