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by Pdxmaestro
October 12th, 2017, 11:28 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Official 2017 Snow Level Thread
Replies: 139
Views: 45527

Re: Official 2017 Snow Level Thread

Snow down to 3800feet. It's snowing up at skibowl / Tom Dick and Harry.
by Pdxmaestro
October 9th, 2017, 8:49 pm
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: Gorge closure order
Replies: 107
Views: 34523

Re: Gorge closure order

The fire is only 50% contained per the news today. If you REALLY can't stand staying out of the gorge and letting it heal, join a trail repair group and help with restorations.
by Pdxmaestro
August 24th, 2017, 1:35 pm
Forum: Field Guide Support
Topic: lots of map errors
Replies: 2
Views: 2805

lots of map errors

I have noticed a lot of errors on the map recently . For example -- http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Larch_Mountain_Trail-Palmer_Mill_Road_Junction The Larch mt. Trail doesn't cross Palmer Mill Rd. It crosses Multnomah Basin Rd. Also the hadley trailhead .... on the map it's showing up near L...
by Pdxmaestro
July 20th, 2017, 10:18 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Larch Mountain Loop
Replies: 7
Views: 5179

Re: Larch Mountain Loop

How did you get home, hike back to Mult. Falls?
by Pdxmaestro
May 23rd, 2017, 11:54 am
Forum: Gear Discussion
Topic: Best gear for hiking in pouring rain and cold?
Replies: 32
Views: 18844

Re: Best gear for hiking in pouring rain and cold?

Get a pair of runners tights and top. They act sort of like a wet suit and trap the wet..then your body temp warms that layer of water keeping you warm. Not dry but warm. I do have a question for everyone that carries layers on layers on layers ..... where do you put it when you take it off? There i...
by Pdxmaestro
May 23rd, 2017, 12:50 am
Forum: Hiking in the News
Topic: Accused Eagle Creek murderer pleads guilty
Replies: 11
Views: 6090

Re: Accused Eagle Creek murderer pleads guilty

Hah! Nope, that's not my comment at all.. My comment would be that a B Felony, shouldn't have probation as it's only penalty. By statute, a B felony can go up to 10 years in prison. Other examples of B felonies in Oregon Abuse of a corpse Assault II Dealing in Child Porn Escape I Hit & Run w/ Serio...
by Pdxmaestro
May 22nd, 2017, 3:32 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Cougars in Multnomah Basin?
Replies: 16
Views: 6657

Re: Cougars in Multnomah Basin?

yup I carry a marine air horn. They are VERY light and VERY loud. Pretty sure if I tooted it any bear or cat would jump and run. But I have bear spray too for worst case. Never had to use either one. But just in case.
by Pdxmaestro
November 9th, 2016, 2:09 pm
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Snow on Tom Dick and Harry, November 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 2550

Re: Snow on Tom Dick and Harry, November 2016

Don't forget you will need to park at Ski Bowl (and see if the require a fee). TD&H trailhead closes every year 11/1 and you will get towed if you park at it. The trail is open, but the trailhead parking is closed now.
by Pdxmaestro
October 22nd, 2016, 12:05 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Share your stories of when your Spidey Sense activated...
Replies: 13
Views: 5498

Re: Share your stories of when your Spidey Sense activated..

yes Larch Mt. The first time I hiked the rim and looked at my friend and said something is wrong with this forest. It just feels sick to me. The tree's seem unhealthy.
by Pdxmaestro
September 10th, 2016, 7:23 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: anyone seen the movie Buddymoon?--includes Oregon hiking
Replies: 4
Views: 2958

Re: anyone seen the movie Buddymoon?--includes Oregon hiking

ya I saw it. you are right terrible film as far as entertainment. But you can play name that waterfall. What irritated me was that they jumped from location to location and stitched it together. Anyone who is familiar with the trails here would know they could not have done a backpack trip the way t...