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by texasbb
September 4th, 2022, 12:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 2740

Re: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022

Did I read your posting correctly that there is a stable series of large boulders now accessible for crossing? How about the downhill and uphill approach sections? This is looking back at where I crossed. Easy, at least with long legs: http://texasbb.net/files/Timberline-w-Travis-2022/Day-1/tn/P100...
by texasbb
September 3rd, 2022, 1:11 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 2740

Re: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022

It does look like the solid rock could make the west wall an easier climb.
by texasbb
September 3rd, 2022, 8:16 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 2740

Re: Mt Hood loop Aug 26 - Sept 1, 2022

I did my first (full) Timberline circuit Aug 22-25. We went CCW from Cloud Cap. It was hot, but the air was clear. Didn't quite see 50 people per day, but a lot. I was able to make the whole trip with dry feet (long legs help). Edit: Here's that upstream bedrock from a higher perspective: http://tex...
by texasbb
September 1st, 2022, 5:05 am
Forum: Trail Q&A
Topic: Goat Rocks route advice?
Replies: 19
Views: 8103

Re: Goat Rocks route advice?

Best I can tell, your map shows you leaving from the Snowgrass TH, spending night 1 at Sheep Lake, night 2 at Lutz Lake, and night 3 at Goat Lake. Nothing wrong with that if you can handle the mileage and gain, but here are a few reactions. First, I'd favor dropping into McCall Basin over Lutz Lake....
by texasbb
August 27th, 2022, 3:06 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Convertible hiking pants decision
Replies: 6
Views: 2822

Re: Convertible hiking pants decision

Kuhl Renegades fit me better than any convertible I've tried (I'm tall) and are pretty good. I wish they had some stretch, but they've never quite restricted my movement in tight moves. They are, as you point out, a bit sturdy, but I'm a happy camper. I've tried some gotta-pull-the-boots styles in t...
by texasbb
August 15th, 2022, 6:31 am
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Timberline at Muddy Fork
Replies: 3
Views: 3115

Re: Timberline at Muddy Fork

Thanks. That's what I figured but thought I'd be sure. I've hiked both before and liked the Yocum Ridge route better. :)
by texasbb
August 14th, 2022, 4:27 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Timberline at Muddy Fork
Replies: 3
Views: 3115

Timberline at Muddy Fork

Can I assume the Field Guide is up to date and the Timberline Trail between Muddy Fork and Yocum Ridge is still closed?
by texasbb
June 14th, 2022, 5:20 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Parking in the wallowa's
Replies: 16
Views: 4498

Re: Parking in the wallowa's

Speaking of the Wallowas, I'm planning to do a 3-night trip up there in early July. Has anyone made at camp at Sunshine Lake or nearby? I don't want to deal with the crowds at Mirror Lake but still want to be in the lake basin. Thanks! Sunshine is my preferred camp spot if I'm in the lakes basin (w...
by texasbb
June 10th, 2022, 6:05 pm
Forum: General Hiking Topics
Topic: Parking in the wallowa's
Replies: 16
Views: 4498

Re: Parking in the wallowa's

That trailhead is not in the list of those requiring a day use fee. However, the times I've parked there mid-week and non-holiday it has been pretty near full, so I'd guess you'll be lucky if you find a spot on Saturday of Labor Day weekend.
by texasbb
May 31st, 2022, 7:14 am
Forum: Let's see some ID
Topic: Slime mold or just slimy mold?
Replies: 3
Views: 11003

Re: Slime mold or just slimy mold?

It looks like a yeast fungus. Don't mess with it - some are known to cause meningitis. Here's an article: https://blog.mycology.cornell.edu/2010/04/30/tree-slime-stump-flux-and-microbial-consortia/ Thanks for that pointer, @bobcat. The article implies that it happens mostly (only?) to stumps with r...