1923 Shelter Cover for Now
When I wake just before dawn, the mosquito chorus is already there, whining at my door. I pack quickly and … Continue reading 1923 Shelter Cover for Now
When I wake just before dawn, the mosquito chorus is already there, whining at my door. I pack quickly and … Continue reading 1923 Shelter Cover for Now
Everything is dominated by the mosquitoes today. Everything. They determine my pace, limit my breaks and keep me from swimming … Continue reading 1951 Doing the Mosquito Dash
They call it a town vortex for a reason: it’s so easy to get caught up in the swirl of … Continue reading 1993 The Lonely Path to Sisters is Paved in Gold
I try to sleep in after hiking so many evening miles, but town excitement means I am wide awake by … Continue reading 2002 Finding Friends at Camp
My morning starts with Russell creek, the only notoriously dangerous water crossing in Oregon. It’s not especially wide or deep, … Continue reading 2030 Beauty and the Burn