Monthly Archives: January 2010

Training Hike: Herman Creek to Casey Creek Camp Out/Back

Posted on January 26, 2010 by McLovin

Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 8.5 mile out-and-back on Herman Creek Trail #406 to Casey Creek Camp. January 2010. Continue reading →

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MYOG Challenge: Cuben Fiber Pack!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by McLovin

Ploss has been busy figuring out how to spend more money on more, lighter gear – and previously (earlier) whining about how homey don’t play sewing machines. HFY! A real man in need of a cuben fiber backpack should make … Continue reading →

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Proposed Hike: Nick Eaton Ridge via Wy’East, Herman Creek Loop

Posted on January 24, 2010 by McLovin

Proposed Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 48.6 mile loop from Eagle Creek, through Benson Plateau via Wy’East, on PCT to Herman Creek Bridge, Nick Eaton Ridge to Herman Creek Trail (at Tomlike Mountain junction), back to PCT/junction of Eagle Creek. Continue reading →

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New Gear: GoLite Virga Jacket

Posted on January 19, 2010 by McLovin

Added to my gear list: the 8.5 oz. waterproof/breathable GoLite Virga jacket. Continue reading →

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REI Arete ASL 2 Tent Review

Posted on January 19, 2010 by McLovin

Review of the REI Arete ASL 2 “all season” 2-person tent + footprint. Continue reading →

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Wahtum Lake – Herman Creek Loop

Posted on January 18, 2010 by McLovin

Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area 32 mile loop from Wahtum Lake, along the PCT through Benson Plateau, back along Herman Creek trail to Wahtum Lake. September 2009. Continue reading →

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