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- December 7th, 2012, 8:47 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Silver Star 12.5.12
- Replies: 7
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Re: Silver Star 12.5.12
Was this a morning or afternoon hike? I sure could use a sun break like that!
- July 13th, 2012, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Mid-westers looking for a good mountain hike near Portland
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1796
Re: Mid-westers looking for a good mountain hike near Portla
Silver Star is fantastic and is bursting with wildflowers right now... about 1.5 hrs outside Portland.
- July 13th, 2012, 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Hiking Topics
- Topic: Cape Horn loop opens July 15th
- Replies: 1
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Re: Cape Horn loop opens July 15th
Looks awesome! Can't wait to go back to one of my favorite hikes =)
- July 7th, 2012, 9:24 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Silver Star, July 2, 2012
- Replies: 22
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Re: Silver Star, July 2, 2012
On my return hike, I heard gun shots off to the west on DNR land. At the junction with the Chinook Trail coming up from Kloochman Rock, I encountered three guys coming up that way carrying paraglider packs. They intended to climb up on the ridge and ride the afternoon thermals. I was up there durin...
- July 5th, 2012, 8:40 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Silver Star, July 2, 2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7503
Re: Silver Star, July 2, 2012
The road from Dole Valley is waaaaay nicer on the vehicle, and I'm pretty sure it's shorter too! I found this awesome map a few months ago, and it shows pretty much all your options http://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/eng_rms_tarbell_06_full.pdf I've been taking Dole Valley road and then L1200 up to ...
- July 5th, 2012, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Silver Star Sunset 7/4/2012
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2171
Re: Silver Star Sunset 7/4/2012
Fantastic pics! It looks amazing. I'd love to do a sunset hike up Silverstar some time this summer...
- July 3rd, 2012, 9:24 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Snake on Dog
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2936
Re: Snake on Dog
AUUUGGGH!!! Rattlesnakes?!?! I'm terrified of rattlesnakes... Here I was, thinking I was safe on this side of the Cascades... =( Not gonna be able to go outside anymore!
- July 2nd, 2012, 6:48 pm
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Grouse Vista Discover Pass
- Replies: 9
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Re: Grouse Vista Discover Pass
I was there on the 28th and it was up...
- June 27th, 2012, 11:09 pm
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Help getting G/F into backpacking
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2942
Re: Help getting G/F into backpacking
Siouxon Creek on the Washington side is perfect! Its an easy, beautiful stroll for a few miles (3-4?) and you can camp right next to a giant, gorgeous waterfall!
- June 27th, 2012, 7:56 am
- Forum: Trail Q&A
- Topic: Summer Adventure recommendations?
- Replies: 2
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Summer Adventure recommendations?
Looking for an epic place for my best friend and I to camp out for 4 days at the end of July. Looking for it to be hot and sunny with minimal crowds. Hiking and kayaking are the primary activities we are hoping to do... I'm thinking eastern OR/WA somewhere... but where would have camping without the...