by Paty | Aug 26, 2025 | Trail Journals, Wallowas, West Coast
I’ve long wanted to hike in the Wallowa Mountains and Eagle Cap Wilderness. I’d heard plenty of praise from other hikers about this 40-mile-long mountain range, sometimes referred to as the “Alps of Oregon.” But picking a route wasn’t as...
by Paty | Aug 24, 2025 | Gear, Wallowas, West Coast
One of the biggest advantages of a shorter trip in the backcountry is that it’s the perfect opportunity to try out some new gear. I leveraged my recent 42-mile backpacking trip into the Eagle Cap Wilderness to slow down a bit, hike fewer miles, and bring a few...
by Paty | Aug 21, 2025 | Oregon High Points, Wallowas, West Coast
Oregon County HP: #24 Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation: 9,566 feet Mountain Range: Wallowa Mountains Ancestral Lands: Confederated Tribes of the Colville; Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla; Nimiipuu (Nez...
by Paty | Aug 16, 2025 | Day Hikes, Oregon High Points, West Coast
Oregon County HP: #23 Difficulty: ⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation: 3,513 feet Mountain Range: Oregon Coast Range Ancestral Lands: Tillamook; Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of the...
by Paty | Aug 14, 2025 | Trail Journals, Wallowas, West Coast
Wednesday August 13, 2025 Starting Point: Six Mile Meadows (mile 35.8) Ending Point: Wallow Lake Trailhead (mile 42.4) Hiking Distance: 6.4 miles Trails: Lake Basin Trail #1810 West Fork Wallowa Trail #1820 The sound of the rushing water near Six Mile...
by Paty | Aug 13, 2025 | Trail Journals, Wallowas, West Coast
Tuesday August 13, 2025 Starting Point: Glacier Lake (mile 20.4) Ending Point: Six Mile Meadow (mile 35.8) Hiking Distance: 15.4 miles Trails: Glacier Trail #1806 East Eagle Trail #1805 Eagle Cap Summit Trail #1910 Moccasin Trail #1810A Lake Basin Trail...
by Paty | Aug 12, 2025 | Trail Journals, Wallowas, West Coast
Monday August 12, 2025 Starting Point: Aneroid Lake (mile 6.7) Ending Point: Glacier Lake (mile 20.4) Hiking Distance: 13.7 miles Trails: East Fork Wallowa Trail #1804 Polaris Trail #1831 West Fork Wallowa Trail #1820 Glacier Lake Trail #1806 I didn’t...
by Paty | Aug 11, 2025 | Trail Journals, Wallowas, West Coast
Sunday August 11, 2025 Starting Point: Wallowa Lake Trailhead (mile 0) Ending Point: Aneroid Lake (mile 6.7) Driving Distance: 442 miles Hiking Distance: 6.7 miles Trails: East Fork Wallowa Trail #1804 There’s not much to say about this morning’s drive...
by Paty | Aug 3, 2025 | France, Italy, Switzerland, Tour du Mont Blanc
After breaking my elbow while trail running in Colorado Springs in June, I was certain my dream trip around Mont Blanc was off the table for 2025. My elbow would need 8-10 weeks to heal, and there was zero chance my orthopedist was going to give me the thumbs-up to...
by Paty | Aug 2, 2025 | Oregon High Points, West Coast
Oregon County HP: #22 Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation: 3,703 feet Mountain Range: Oregon Coast Range Ancestral Lands: Nehalem; Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla; Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde;...
