Gilliam Co. High Point

Gilliam Co. High Point

Oregon County HP:  #26 Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation:  4,285 feet Mountain Range:  South Columbia Plateau Ancestral Lands:  Tenino; Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla PLANNING...
Sherman Co. High Point

Sherman Co. High Point

Oregon County HP:  #25 Difficulty: ⭐️ (on a scale of 5) Summit Elevation:  3,003 feet Mountain Range:  South Columbia Plateau Ancestral Lands:  Nüümü (Northern Paiute); Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla...
My Wallowa Loop Itinerary

My Wallowa Loop Itinerary

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...
Wallowa Loop Packing List

Wallowa Loop Packing List

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...