Mt Hood 2024

Mt Hood 2024

During 2024 hiking season, I took two trips to Mt Hood. The first was on the east side primarily in Badger Creek Wilderness, and the second on the southwest side all from Ramona Falls TH. Weather and conditions were near perfect for both car camping trips. The Adobe album The teasers For reference Trip 1…

Big Summit Herd

Big Summit Herd

Wild horses and especially those from Big Summit Herd around Prinveville, OR are one of my new loves. They face a challenging future and daily existence as the US Government classifies them as ‘invasive species’ and cows, sheep and ranchers have priority. Another key tid-bit is that Big Summit Herd is the only wild horse…

Current gear kit

Current gear kit

The old reviews of the different gear were lost in the ‘great corruption’ and will not be redone until the gear is replaced. Gear Fast pack kit Shoulder season kit Backpacking kit Shelter: Tent Marmot Catalyst 2* Marmot Catalyst 2* Durstan X-Mid Pro 1 Shelter: Tarp Hammock Gear Traverse* Hammock Gear Traverse* Gossamer Gear Twinn…