My name is Bonnie. I'm originally from NW Washington state (Sumas). I lived there and all over west-central Washington until I was about 9 years old, then grew up in Boise, Idaho and lived there for 23 years. I loved hiking in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Idaho.
I moved to SE Portland in 2007. I was there for 7 years, and I've been in Wilsonville for 3 years now.
I've been hiking since I could walk. I was raised by one tree-hugging survivalist backpacker and one hunter/fisherman, so I have plenty of experience being outside.
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However, with having kids and going to college as an adult, I became very busy and out of shape and suffered a severe back injury. I've since fully recovered from surgery, lost 72 pounds, and have been hiking A LOT. I'm trail running now as well.
My favorite go-to trails for hiking/running are the Multnomah-Wahkeena loop and the Trail of Ten Falls at SFSP.
My to-do list:
- McNeil Point (finish it this time-- last time I was *so close*)
- Dog Mountain
- Angel's Rest
- Devil's Rest
- Saddle Mountain
- Rock of Ages (again - a friend and I did it this summer)
- Mt. Defiance
I'd love to someday TRY the Triple D, but that might be a pipe dream at my age (42). Haha.
Obviously the Gorge trails will have to wait.
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I just joined Trailkeepers of Oregon and Friends of the Columbia Gorge. I signed up with both for volunteering to help clean up and rebuild the trails. I can only work weekends, but I am very much looking forward to that.
Oh yeah, one more thing-- I'm happy to hike with others, but I usually go alone because I'm a very, VERY early riser and like to get out there at the crack of dawn to avoid crowds. I am lucky to have found an early riser hiking buddy this summer. I'm also an introvert, so I do need a good portion of my hikes alone.
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