Learning Not to Snowboard
A trip to the slopes of Mount Hood
Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount … Continue reading
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Most people who snowboard begin by the age of six. Maybe seven. But 70? I had planned a ski trip to Timberline Lodge at Mount … Continue reading
Frustrations, anxieties — sometimes the best way to clear your mind is to take a tough hike in the woods. Just remember to wear boots … Continue reading
The Warner Peak fire started August 5 by a lightning strike on a juniper tree on the west face of what is known as south … Continue reading
This is the month I wanted to take you hiking at South Eugene Meadows, the latest link in the Ridgeline Trail. It’s all part of … Continue reading
You have three months to prepare for the climb of your life: Mount Everest. Could you do it? Eric Gran could, and he did. Gran … Continue reading
Marion Lake was once the great escape from the Willamette Valley’s summer doldrums. But then half the Mount Jefferson Wilderness burned, and the other half … Continue reading
Do you love scenery and hate rules? McKenzie Pass is a gorgeous getaway, with views across lava fields to the Three Sisters. But most of … Continue reading
Curious George, Mowgli, Tree Climbing Eugene and every little kid ever. All of them understand the simple joys and healthy benefits of climbing trees. Tree … Continue reading
Mountain climbing is supposed to be steep, treeless and arduous. But not at Patterson Mountain, a forgotten peak half an hour’s drive from Eugene. The … Continue reading
Two-wheel travel is an everyday fact of life for some in Eugene, be it with conventional bikes or, increasingly, with electric bikes. Getting to work? … Continue reading