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…
Another photo set from corrupted history. These from a 10-night car camping trip to the Northern Redwoods in May 2024 The trees are the story … Redwoods will make an impact on even the casual observer The Adobe Album The teasers
These photos were worth bringing back even though the hike review was lost. Three Sisters Wilderness is absolutely magical and I was there in August 2024 for 3 days during a full moon and clear skies. For geo-reference, the hike started at Obsidian TH then to PCT, over to Green Lakes and back with a…
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…
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…
Today started foggy in the valley but the fog stayed on the valley floor and soon disappeared. A great day to hike Ridgeline Trail. The Route Another hike started after breakfast, around 7:30 from Spring Blvd TH. Then to Spencer Top and down to S. Willamette TH; back to Spencer Top and then down to…
While visiting family in Midwest, these two lakes and the farms around them capture my cameral every time. Most of the photos are from golden hours around sunrise, my favorite time; and October when migrating birds stop by and the cold air lifts moisture off the lake – precious. To tease a bit The full…
A typical fall sky with fog layers and heavy unstable air greeted me atop Spencer Butte each time at the top. Fall is here, and winter is coming The Route I started the hike later than normal around 8:00 to have breakfast with my partner before their work. From Fox Hollow TH to Spencer top…
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.
