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    My Favorite John Muir Trail Pass

    The John Muir Trail (JMT) offers a long list of major passes to challenge the backpacker.  Fortunately, the passes begin easy and gradually become more…

    kmoore July 18, 2019
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    Why I hate Red’s Meadow

    I admit, I do not avoid Red’s Meadow completely. Red’s Meadow, located just east of Devil’s Postpile National Monument, is an essential stop for pre-mailed…

    kmoore July 8, 2019
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    Best & Worst Campsites on the John Muir Trail

    Really? Are there best or worst campsites on the John Muir Trail (JMT)? All of the trail is spectacular, and would pass as a worst…

    Chris May 17, 2019
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    The Best Piece of Unnecessary Backpacking Equipment

    Endless blogs of self-appointed backpacking authorities offer opinions and recommendations on how to shave weight off your basic weight. My favorite is to cut off…

    kmoore May 6, 2019
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    Three Butt-Kicking Sections of the John Muir Trail

    The John Muir Trail (JMT) is well known around the world for its unparalleled beauty and grandeur.  What is not widely spoken about is the…

    kmoore May 2, 2019
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    Elk Cove Hike

    If you have ever hiked the 40 mile long Timberline Trail that circumnavigates Mt. Hood then you are familiar with the beautiful meadows of Elk Cove on…
    Chris August 22, 2016
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    Elk Meadows Hike

    Elk Meadows on the southeast side of Mt. Hood is one of the most quintessential hikes in the northwest region.  It is relatively easy to get to, has …
    Chris August 15, 2016
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    Sahale Falls Hike

    Sahale Falls is a lesser known waterfall on the SE side of Mt. Hood that plunges over 60 feet on the East Fork of the Hood River. The waterfall is of…
    Chris August 9, 2016
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    Tent Camping on South Sister

    Camping on South Sister’s Summit

    Everyone has climbed South Sister. Or at least, in Bend is seems that way. But how many people have camped on South Sister? Not many.…

    kmoore August 8, 2016
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    17 Myths of the John Muir Trail

    Part of the mystique of the John Muir Trail (JMT) is the plethora of enduring myths. Some are partially false, most are fully false. But all are fun a…
    kmoore July 22, 2016
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