Pacific Crest Trail
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A Grand Week in the Russian Wilderness
anewscafe.com via @hikingbackpack &bull Sep 2, 2010I plunged under the surface of Paynes Lake in the Russian Wilderness and wondered for a few moments if I could continue swimming in the frigid water. It wasn't that bad, I told myself. As long as I kept my… Full Story »
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Bats, bugs and noises in the night
Topix Hiking News &bull Aug 26, 2010
This article was published on 08.26.10 . Jason Winton and Joshua Price joined the author, Allan Stellar , on the 50-mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read… Full Story »
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Groups recruit volunteers for PCT cleanup, free camping
www.mailtribune.com via @hikingbackpack &bull Aug 26, 2010About five miles of the PCT near the national park's southern boundary are in need of maintenance. Two nonprofit organizations are recruiting volunteers to spend their holiday digging, clearing brush, repairing drainage systems, replacing signs and surveying dams and stone walls. The… Full Story »
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Oregon 550 camera - Garmin Forums
forums.garmin.com via @garminnl &bull Aug 21, 2010Please change the loading sequence so that the camera can be used more quickly. Even though it's nice to have gps data embedded in the pictures, it's even more important to be able to get a picture before the moment… Full Story »
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Daily Survival: Backpacking Tips: How to Know How Big Your New Backpack Should be
daily-survival.blogspot.com via @hikingbackpack &bull Aug 20, 2010Tips on surviving anything life throws at you, from simple job loss to economic collapse. We scour the Net looking for the best survival emergency preparedness articles for you. Image via Wikipedia There are plenty of backpacks to choose from when it is time to buy one. The temptation is to buy big -… Full Story »
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Journey of Dreams | About the Journey
journeyofdreams.com via @1person &bull Aug 19, 2010Living boldly changes lives so we decided to be as bold as possible. We will be traveling 10,000 miles by foot and bicycle. We plan to visit at least 30 states and interview 10,000 people. Our goal is to inspire people to live their dreams and ask them the question "If you were 10 times bolder, what would you do to make a positive difference in the world"? Our Journey of Dreams project… Full Story »
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Pacific Crest Trail Backcountry Trail Work - Crater Lake Trust
craterlaketrust.org via @ParksTraveler &bull Aug 19, 2010Family Snow Day brings youth and families to Crater Lake for a free event, in conjunction with National Parks Week, to celebrate Crater Lake in its winter form. The Trust is partnering with the Pacific Crest Trail Association under the… Full Story »
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Backpacking Is An Amazing Hobby-Hobbies
www.hobbies-hobbies.info via @chsiren &bull Aug 13, 2010Hiking is a very popular way for people to exercise, because it combines beautiful scenery with the easiest cardio there is, walking. Even for seniors it's the best way to stay in shape is to go on an Hiking Holiday.… Full Story »
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American Alpine Institute - Climbing Blog: Tumwater Bridge Repairs to Begin in North Cascades National Park
alpineinstitute.blogspot.com via @AlpineInstitute &bull Jul 22, 2010The National Park Service will be conducting erosion control and abutment work on Tumwater Bridge along the Stehekin Valley Road in North Cascades National Park. The construction will temporarily close the Stehekin Valley Road to all vehicle traffic above Tumwater… Full Story »
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Buying the right-sized backpack | Great Outdoors Tips with Outdoors Expert Richard Davidian
freeoutdoors.com via @rdavidian &bull Jul 21, 2010Keep the size and capacity of your prospective backpack within logical limits. Unless youare doing a long-distance hike like the Appalachian or the Pacific Crest Trail, donat buy an 80-liter expedition pack. Instead, think more in the line of 40… Full Story »
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Washington's Little Naches Provides Ample Hiking Opportunities
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Jul 20, 2010
The Little Naches area in Washington's Central Cascade Mountains offers hikers numerous options from day hikes to longer overnight backpacking trips. The Little Naches area is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's Naches Ranger District. The popular recreation area is about 35 miles west… Full Story »
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Backpacking Is An Amazing Hobby
www.go4moresecret.info via @go4more &bull Jul 18, 2010Hiking is a very popular way for people to exercise, because it combines beautiful scenery with the easiest cardio there is, walking. Even for seniors it's the best way to stay in shape is to go on an Hiking Holiday.… Full Story »
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles of Portland - Clackamas REI
www.rei.com via @MenashaRidge &bull Jul 15, 2010Description: Local author Paul Gerald will introduce the fourth edition of his best-selling hiking guide, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Portland. Paul, also the author of guides on the Pacific Crest Trail, tent camping in Oregon, and breakfast in… Full Story »
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Just for Fun: Chicken Spring Lake | Padilla Bowen Photography
padillabowen.com via @formelement &bull Jul 14, 2010Over the July 4th weekend Jessica and I, and two of her long time friends (Katie and Lynn) took the opportunity to do a short backpacking trip in the Eastern Sierra. This is one of my favorite areas, stretching from… Full Story »
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Bruce "Buck" Nelson tackles the Pacific Crest Trail
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Jul 13, 2010
Almost two years ago I posted an article about adventurer Bruce Nelson. Bruce personifies adventure. He's hiked the 2168-mile Appalachian Trail, the 2700 plus miles of the Continental Divide Trail, canoed 2300 miles down the length of the Mississippi River,… Full Story »
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Corvallis men hike Pacific Crest Trail for charity
www.gazettetimes.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull Jul 8, 2010To track the fundraising hike of Joey Lakowske and Greg Angelos, a link has been set up on the website for the United Way of Benton & Lincoln Counties, http://www.unitedwayblc.org. Donors can give a fixed sum or commit to contribute so… Full Story »
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Hellotxt gatto - gatto LifeStream
htxt.it via @agatto &bull Jul 5, 2010Hi! Your friend uses Hellotxt to update online. Hellotxt is the simple, FREE way to read, update and organize your life on multiple social networks. Join here to better manage your online existence. Back from backpacking 34 miles through Yosemite… Full Story »
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Oregon Backpacking Trip
www.facebook.com via @ExSchool &bull Jun 30, 2010Oregon Backpacking Trip Unplug and unwind as we explore the Sky Lakes Wilderness area in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon. The Sky Lakes wilderness area consists of 113,590 acres of remote protected wilderness. The area has three major lake… Full Story »
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Spring Backpacking Scouting Trip: Meiss Country Roadless Area: June 6 through 11, 2010
tahoetowhitney.org via @hikingbackpack &bull Jun 14, 2010After the first leg of our June Scouting Trip from Walker Ca, through the Little Antelope Pack Station trailhead at Rodrizuez Flat, to Sonora Pass was truncated by the heavy runoff through Murry Creek at Falls Meadow on the East Fork of the Carson River, we turned around and worked our way back to the Eastern Sierra… Full Story »
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Backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Apr 11, 2010
The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650 mile trail that goes from Mexico to Canada. Every year roughly 300 people attempt to hike the trail in its entirety. The trail runs through California, Oregon and Washington and it requires a high level of physical and mental conditioning. The trail takes outdoor extremists through mountainous terrain, high and low desert, old growth… Full Story »
