Oregon Hikers

I am embarrassed to admit that I've never gathered huckleberries before. What do I need to know to get started? Are there any look-alikes that are dangerous? How long do they keep once picked, i.e. do I need a cooler to get them home? I lay them out on a cookie sheet and freeze them. Once froze I s...

Thanks you guys, looks like I'll be waiting for a few more weeks. My favorite places are up in the Oregon gorge hills but probably not accessible now.

Anybody seeing any berries yet?

You sure do have some drive. Congratulations on your epic adventure.

Great report. I was up there yesterday. You're lucky you finished before the smoke arrived.

Went up to Nesmith a few days ago and picked 3 or 4 pounds of berries. Not near as good picking as last year. Berries are smaller and more sparse. Took me 4 hours of picking to get what I got. They seem to be a bit more tart too.

miah66 wrote:@Joerunner: First and only campsite?

Will I hope not. I've heard that it's not too difficult to get the ranger to work out a "walk in" itinerary.

Great report. Also, happy birthday!

I'm heading up to Rainier tomorrow morning for a cw loop. I'm hoping to get Golden Lakes as my first campsite.

I headed out in the ccw direction from Timberline on Wed. morning. I must have missed you. I was running/hiking alone. Congrats on your trip. I'm sure that must have been really special with your daughter.

Ha, ha! I think I meant to say technu??? Is that right?