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- August 14th, 2019, 3:32 pm
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Beginners Backpacking Recommendation Needed
- Replies: 7
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Re: Beginners Backpacking Recommendation Needed
It will be a weekend. Unfortunately we can't take the time off to enjoy the solitude of during-the-week! I was considering Carin Basin or Paradise Park because it's so pretty and that's part of the fun of backpacking. Do you have intel on where to camp at Carin Basin? Are the sites pretty obvious? I...
- August 14th, 2019, 11:35 am
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Beginners Backpacking Recommendation Needed
- Replies: 7
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Beginners Backpacking Recommendation Needed
Hi All, I'm taking a friend out on an overnighter (just one night, 2days) and I'm looking for recommendations. We want to stay within a 2 hour drive of Portland. Since it's her first time, I want to do something not too crowded and fairly low elevation gain, and keep it around 10-12 miles RT. I've b...
- August 13th, 2019, 6:31 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello Oregon Hikers Community!
- Replies: 3
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Re: Hello Oregon Hikers Community!
I'm happy to contribute anything I can, and I will, thank you for the open invitation I'll check out Bull of the Woods Wilderness soon. I appreciate the tip! Happy trails!
- August 7th, 2019, 9:15 am
- Forum: Introduce Yourself!
- Topic: Hello Oregon Hikers Community!
- Replies: 3
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Hello Oregon Hikers Community!
My name is Lisa. I'm new to this forum, but not at all to hiking. I grew up hiking in the Smokey Mountains with my family before I moved out west. I now live in Portland (going on my 5th year here!) and I love the accessibility to hiking/outdoors that it offers. I'm always seeking to find new places...