by Paty | Aug 27, 2020 | Day Hikes, Midwest
We’re never doing THAT again!! The three of us were in resounding agreement with that sentiment when we collapsed into the car at 11 pm. We were famished from hiking through dinner and barely taking a single break over the past 18 miles. But, I’m getting...
by Paty | Aug 12, 2020 | Gear, Tahoe Rim Trail
It’s no surprise that most hikers loathe bear canisters. No one likes adding extra weight to their pack. Then there’s the process of rearranging all your gear to accommodate this ridiculously bulky item. And the confined space inside the canister that...
by Paty | Jul 28, 2020 | Gear, N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Every fall/winter I head to Southern Oregon to visit family for the holidays, and I always seem to find my way over to the North Umpqua Trail (NUT) for a quick hike. This 79-mile trail parallels the Umpqua River from its headwaters up in the Cascade Mountains down...
by Paty | Jul 17, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/16/20 Start point– Wright Creek Trailhead End point – Swiftwater Trailhead Distance hiked ~ 15.7 miles SEGMENTS: Tioga Segment (15.7 miles) Last night was the warmest night out here on the trail. I found myself awake and sweating in...
by Paty | Jul 16, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/15/20 Start point– Soda Springs Trailhead End point – Wright Creek Trailhead Distance hiked ~ 22.3 miles SEGMENTS: Jessie Wright Segment (4.1 miles)Masters Segment (4 miles)Calf Segment (3.7 miles)Panther Segment (5 miles)Mott Segment...
by Paty | Jul 15, 2020 | N. Umpqua Trail, Trail Journals, West Coast
7/14/20 Start point– Stealth spot near Lomolo Falls End point – Walk-in campsite near Soda Springs trailhead Distance hiked ~ 25.2 miles SEGMENTS: Dread & Terror Segment (Final 11.5 miles from Lemolo Falls)Hot Springs Trail #1444 (a...
