2019 Trips
2
Boy Scout Ridge
5 miles of hiking • 1000' elevation gain • 1 night
Backpacked with our two sons on the best weather window of the few days we all had free.
December 29 – December 30, 2019
1
Multnomah/Wahkeena Loop
7 miles of hiking • 3250' elevation gain •
Our son joined us on a hike where I did a lot of backtracking because Kevin was taking a long time taking photos.
November 10, 2019
3
Silver Falls
14.5 miles of hiking • 2000' elevation gain • 1 night
Kevin wanted to see some colors and it sure beat putting on snowshoes. We hiked to South Falls Saturday night, then the loop on Sunday and I doubled back from North Falls to South Falls looking for my cell phone. Thank you to whoever turned it into the Lodge. You made my day and my husband chose not to kill me. See, I lost my puffy the week prior.
October 26 – October 27, 2019
2
PCT for Stars
3 miles of hiking • 750' elevation gain • 1 night
Just wanted to take advantage of a small window of rain free time and catch some stars. We slept under the Big Dipper and the Milky Way and got some nice photos. This morning, we hiked out in a little bit of spit, but the rain held off until we were on our way home.
September 21 – September 22, 2019
2
Timberline to Night Spot to Zig Zag Overlook
7.5 miles of hiking • 1500' elevation gain • 1 night
Had a chance to go out with our son and a few friends. The friends cancelled, so we spent a windy night (put some rocks in our tent) with our adult son and then hiked in the morning. Lots of stars and The Milky Way.
September 1 – September 2, 2019
2
Timberline Trail
46 miles of hiking • 11500' elevation gain • 3 nights
Started late Friday night on the Timberline Trail and went clockwise for the first time. Last four have been counter clockwise. There were a fair amount of people doing the same loop. Great weather & very few bugs but the river crossings always get me.
August 23 – August 26, 2019
2
PCT to Palmer back to Timberline
7 miles of hiking • 3250' elevation gain • 1 night
A quick overnight on the PCT, then a zip up to Palmer and back down. Well, not exactly a zip, but I only crawled in two spots.
August 17 – August 18, 2019
1
Multnoman Falls - Wahkeena Falls Loop
6.5 miles of hiking • 1500' elevation gain •
With the mountain in a drizzly cloud, we headed to the Gorge.
August 11, 2019
1
Saddle Mountain
4.5 miles of hiking • 2250' elevation gain •
My son was interested in hiking where there was a view. Well, we were in a cloud the entire time. It was nice regardless.
July 28, 2019
1
Climbers Trail
8.5 miles of hiking • 2500' elevation gain • 1 night
Just wanted to catch some stars and this was Plan B. We were headed to Badger Creek Wilderness when we decided to switch plans. It turned into a lovely night.
July 27 – July 28, 2019
PCT
3 miles of hiking • 750' elevation gain • 1 night
We just wanted a few photos and to try out our Hydro Flask as a growler. Got it all and saw a bunch of PCT thru hikers.
July 20 – July 21, 2019
1
July 6 – July 7, 2019
1
Saddle Mountain
4.5 miles of hiking • 2250' elevation gain •
A gorgeous cool morning hike up Saddle Mountain.
June 30, 2019
1
Lookout Mountain via Gumjuwac
10 miles of hiking • 3000' elevation gain • 1 night
We saw more people on this trail than ever before.
June 22 – June 23, 2019
2
Cooper Spur Shelter
8 miles of hiking • 3000' elevation gain • 1 night
Snow started at 6100' and was glorious on the final slog up to the shelter.
June 9 – June 10, 2019
Devil's Kitchen
6.5 miles of hiking • 4250' elevation gain • 1 night
Spent the night a out of boundary of Timberline, continued up the dirt to past Palmer where we crossed and followed footprints up towards Hood. Our sights kept getting loftier. First goal was the base of Crater Rock, then a little higher, the shoot for 10,000". We made it to 10,150". I have always wanted to get higher on Hood and yesterday was the day.
June 1 – June 2, 2019
C&O Canal Dam #5
2 miles of hiking • 0' elevation gain •
Hiked with my 85 year old father in hot and humid conditions.
May 31, 2019
1
Appalachian Trail: Chimney Rock
4 miles of hiking • 1250' elevation gain •
Hiked the AT with my son and got a bunch of mosquito bites.
May 27, 2019
1
King's Mountain
5 miles of hiking • 2500' elevation gain •
We handed out caramels to unsuspecting mothers on Mother's Day.
May 12, 2019
1
Climbers Trail
5 miles of hiking • 2750' elevation gain • 1 night
Once again, we started hiking at 9pm, spent the night and continued up to Palmer this morning. Glissading down 1,000' has to be one of the funnest things I've done in a long time. After watching countless people slide down the chute, I switched my backpack so it wouldn't drag and went for it. The GPS clocked me at 8 and 9 mph. Whooo!
May 4 – May 5, 2019
1
White River Viewpoint
4 miles of hiking • 750' elevation gain • 1 night
9pm start because of work. We were lulled to sleep under the stars by an owl.
April 27 – April 28, 2019
1
April 14, 2019
1
White River Viewpoint
4 miles of hiking • 750' elevation gain • 1 night
Started hiking at 10pm with the goal of sleeping under the stars. At 12 degrees, we met our goal.
March 9 – March 10, 2019
1
Trillium Lake Loop
5 miles of hiking • 250' elevation gain • 1 night
Another late start. We carved out a little spot because there was a group by the campground. It turned out to be the scout troop our son Eagled with.
February 17 – February 18, 2019
3
January 27 – January 28, 2019
