Hello there
I wish I chose a different user name - my Instagram name better reflects my journey. But whatever. Unless it can be changed by a moderator...
I'm going to be completely unoriginal and tell you that I have used the field guide as my initial go-to resource for a few years now, but now plan to try and give back a little by posting trip reports. How effective I'll be at that, we'll see. There is definitely a theme of people that have used the guide, that want to contribute more. The field guide itself has been really useful, and I always look for trip reports for more information. Some trails obviously, have more feedback than others. I hope to maybe add to some of the lesser ones.
So, er me.
I'm from the UK, been in Oregon for over 12 years. I've been hiking for a few years, not sure how to describe my experience level - intermediate, probably. I tend to hike solo, so that I can keep my own pace, stop every 10 yards to take a photo, and avoid crowds. I seek out the lesser visited trails, but am not averse to the popular paths. I enjoy grand vistas, tiny flowers, and little wildlife. Birdsong is a great soundtrack but I rarely see any of those noisemakers Sometimes, my 9-year old daughter comes with me on shorter hikes. She's a budding photographer so I encourage that. She's not too fond of the heat, or elevation, though.
I like being outside. I can enjoy a ramble on a semi-urban hike (think local nature park) or a longer trek up to somewhere like McNeil Point. I typically don't go over 8-10 miles on a hike. My other passion out there on the trail, is to photograph the experience. Sometimes, it's a lazy cellphone shot. Sometimes, it's the DSLR.
For the rest of the year, I'm aiming to just get out there. Mt Hood National Forest is my go-to, but I want to explore a few other areas around Jefferson, the Sisters, Smith Rock, etc. Broken Top is probably my must-do.
Longer term - I plan several summits in a year - it was my original plan to do so this year, but...
I would also like to give back and do some trail maintenance volunteering.
I'm not averse to hiking with others, but as I said, my pace can be all over the place.
So, I suppose I should post a trip report or two...
A Similar Theme
- retired jerry
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Re: A Similar Theme
Broken Top is a good must do
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Re: A Similar Theme
I would also like to give back and do some trail maintenance volunteering.
A great intention! For most of us it is hard to find time for serious trailwork volunteering, but everyone can toss a folding pruning saw or hand clipper in their pack, especially early in the hiking season, or you can just remove debris that's fallen on the trail.
A great intention! For most of us it is hard to find time for serious trailwork volunteering, but everyone can toss a folding pruning saw or hand clipper in their pack, especially early in the hiking season, or you can just remove debris that's fallen on the trail.