Oddly, as photos were reviewed for the better ones, several scenes reappeared from last time – Wizard Island and specific trees are photo magnets. If you were looking for hiking trip review – go here. Not surprisingly, Wizard Island is in several photos. Remember to open each photo in 90% resolution
There’s few things as vibrant and colorful as spring time in Willamette Valley when the flowers are just popping … these were all a couple of blocks around my house as I walked around today. Opening any photo will display in high quality resolution – extra bonus points to find the bee.
As a long, long time runner (45 years of half-marathons), shoes and socks have become critical gear for happy feet, happy hiking. I track miles on specific shoes and have made gear changes because of this discipline, e.g., I swapped out all my shoes from Topo Athletic to Altra. I loved my Topos and they…
Plans were made to meet up with hiking buddy at Pisgah around 9:00 at North Trailhead. Peeking at the weather very early am suggested clear skies >90% full moon yet VERY cold for Willamette Valley @ 25 degrees. Planned then to leave home early enough to catch sunrise atop Pisgah and then swing back down…
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…
Goatbells.blog blew up on Sunday, November 3, 2024. It had nothing to do with the Big Summit Herd wild horses … a technical issue with WordPress – perhaps the large photos? I am in the process of starting again … or starting over … please be patient.
