Oregon Hikers

Am I the only sucker for needing to Google every name on a brass plaque?
Googling Rose’s name led me to this:
https://www.wweek.com/portland/article- ... -feud.html

The major blowdown that is in this vicinity and has garnered a good deal of attention is on the Paradise Park Trail, the westerly parallel sister trail to Hidden Lake Trail. The trail has been partially cleared through the blowdown but about 1000’ of trail remain in utter devastation! The work aroun...

Several years ago I drove up the Rd1828 as far as I dare, then snowshoes up the road and trail and overnighted up there on the ridge below McNeil. The next morning I awoke to find fresh cougar tracks 20’ from my tent!
Look for a good weather forecast and go for it!

I feel the subject’s lack of local knowledge (he was from Arizona) along with dehydration led him to not realize just how far he had climbed. He had been out of water several hours before he and his friend parted ways at the junction of the PCT and #600 trail. His phone was dead the night before. It...

Hey Tim,
Pretty exciting and intimidating at the same time, huh?!
I'm starting April 19th and plan to go slow (13-15 miles/day) at first so I imagine we'll meet out there. Best of luck and good hiking!
Jerry King
SE PDX
[email protected]
on Facebook as Jerry King (Navigator)

Say hi to the guys and gals in the Orange shirts as you pass by! We were going to train at Ramona TH, but thanks to your info we'll be closer to the gate.
Enjoy!

Thank you Q!

Can anyone confirm whether the snow gate leading to Ramona Falls trailhead is still open or not?
Thanks

Ranger Eric has returned Smokey the Seal to Liam and his sister. Mom, Sarah, brought a basket of cookies for our hero!
Thank you everyone who played a part in this Wilderness SAR mission!

Great news Rangerchick and Grannyhiker! Thank you!
I have a friend who will be there Friday too and will have his eyes open looking for it!
I'm hopeful at this point!