Big Views: Sleeping Beauty Hike

If your calves and quads were snoozing from the car drive to this remote Washington hike, they are bound to wake up as you ascend Sleeping Beauty. Short but steep, this 2.6-mile round-trip hike rapidly gains 1400 feet of elevation to pop out of the tree-tops. Featuring views of four mountain peaks (Adams, Hood, Rainer,

Triple the Beauty at Triple Falls

The holidays can be a tough. Too much food, too much family-fun and too much sitting around. While some may enjoy relaxing on the couch, for me the lethargy can be all too consuming. My mind starts to wander, the hours slip by and my body enters a sugar coma that’s as addictive as the

Clif Moments

Love adventures and the outdoors? Then let’s do something together to protect the places we play! CLIF Bar has teamed up with several vital environmental non-profit partners to protect our mountains, oceans, lakes, trails, backcountry and other wildlands. And as an outdoor enthusiast this is a cause I’m happy to support! Celebrate, share and inspire

Bring Fun Forward with the Ribz Front Pack

Ribzwear recently sent me their new Ribz Front Pack to review. I had never used a front pack before, but was excited to take it out on a new hike up in the Tillamook National Forest. The Ribz Front Pack is a light weight bag that – as the name implies – wraps around your

25 Things I Learned Hiking to Everest Base Camp

If you hike everyday you won’t be as sore Not showering for week isn’t a big deal Tea and cookies are the best post-hike food I’m petrified of suspension bridges Cake tastes better at 15,000 feet Coffee, who needs coffee Don’t waste the mornings Only God can predict the weather Dal Bhat = 24 hours

University Falls Hike

Half way between the Pacific Ocean and Portland, University Falls thunders down a small canyon in the Tillamook State Forest for an impressive show of water. Tumbling 65 feet, the waterfall flows from Elliot Creek amidst flourishing grey-green trees. Offering a range of meandering pathways to the falls, the University Falls Loop Hike trail system

Indian Point Loop Trail

Challenging your lungs in a tug-a-war with your legs, the Indian Point Loop Trail leads up into the high cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge for spectacular views worth the battle. From Indian Point – an outcropping of rocks along a rocky ridge – enjoy 180-degree views of the Columbia River as well as the

Never Too Much Snow at Timberline

Oregon’s Cascade Mountains received tons of snow this past week. Don’t miss the opportunity to hit the slopes at some of the area’s best ski resorts, like Timberline. Have you ever skied or snowboarded in Oregon? What’s your favorite mountain?

Cape Horn Loop Hike

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”  ~Kahlil Gibran With high cliff views of the Columbia River Gorge from the Washington side, the Cape Horn Loop Trail is a 6.8 mile loop that meanders through the woods to pop out points with

Winter Views of Crater Lake

This weekend, I spent three days at Crater Lake. Graced with glorious weather, I enjoyed snowshoeing along the rim, sledding and going out for my first night photography sessions. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the trip:   First time to Crater Lake? Go on the free, guided snowshoe tour at the