Andrew Briscoe

Hiker. Adventurer. Mountaineer. Photographer. Happily married and have three teenagers. Oregon Tech grad. Estoy aprendiendo español. (he/him)   📸 All photos by me 📍 Portland, Oregon, USA

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2026-05-10 00:37:48 UTC

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We have the lake to ourselves if you don’t count the clouds of bugs.
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2026-05-10 00:28:26 UTC

Enjoying a beautiful evening with @npub1rfx…d8lu at Mink Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
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2026-04-18 15:09:52 UTC

Beautiful view of Middle Sister along my hike this morning.
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2026-04-04 19:30:24 UTC

Spent the morning hiking Hug Point and Cape Falcon. Beautiful day at the Oregon coast currently. Sunny and warm. Lots of my hiking today was along the Oregon Coast Trail. I got tired of the mud so I road walked 101 back to my car to make it a loop. No regrets.
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2026-03-22 00:29:02 UTC

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I’m at the PCT trailhead at Santiam Pass and there is zero snow. I think I’m going to drive to a trailhead in the mountains on the northern side of the Jefferson Wilderness. A place I’ve never been to before. It’s lower elevation than here so should be fine. And the freezing temps in the morning should keep any ticks at bay. Still traumatized from that.
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2026-03-21 23:03:06 UTC

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I know some of you all love to do this but it’s a big no thanks for me!
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2026-03-21 18:36:05 UTC

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I spent the morning mostly on BLM land climbing mountains. Time to head up the rock. Not gonna lie, the trail looks intimidating from below.
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2026-03-21 15:41:43 UTC

Enjoying my morning at Smith Rock State Park. Currently having breakfast at the top of Eagle’s Nest. First time here and it’s an awesome park so far. Planning to hike all the major trails today on a large loop.
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2026-03-15 14:45:31 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2026-02-24 01:13:01 UTC

The thought of paying $1500 or so on a 100K service for my Honda Pilot has sent me on a mission to learn how to be an auto mechanic. Sure I may spend $500 on tools plus parts but the tools can be used again. I think I can do it with the right equipment. Need to replace timing belt, drive belt, spark plugs, water pump, flush the radiator and refill with blue Honda fluid, and inspect and replace various other pulleys and parts.

2026-01-24 18:00:48 UTC

Enjoying the view of Mount Washington from the summit of Black Butte again. I wasn’t expecting another clear weekend but I used it as an excuse to take my older vehicle, a 2012 Honda Pilot, on a long drive to exercise the engine. We haven’t been driving it much over the last few months. Tomorrow morning, I hope to explore a new area around here. It’s very cold this weekend by Oregon standards, currently 22F/-6C in the sun at 10 AM. It snowed on the way down from Santiam Pass last night.
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2026-01-17 15:43:23 UTC

#Sunrise photo of The Three Sisters along the summit approach to Black Butte. In Central Oregon, U.S.
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2026-01-11 19:12:23 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2026-01-03 17:49:54 UTC

I’ve already been to the Mountain Hardware (Columbia) Employee Store this morning and I’m currently waiting outside the Nike Company Store. A lot more people here waiting for it to open. Doubt I will buy much here but I wanted to take a look. The Columbia store is pretty great. My third time in the last couple months. I have another pass that expires 2/15 if anyone in the area wants to go on a rainy weekend morning. (I’ll be in the mountains if the weather is nice)
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2026-01-01 03:26:26 UTC

I completed the first year of my adult life that I’ve been completely sober, and I couldn’t be happier. And tomorrow marks 10 years since I stopped drinking. I guess I’ve finally grown up.
A year ago I gave up the green when I needed to look for a new job. It’s legal in Oregon but there’s always a chance of a drug test even though that hasn’t happened to me in 25 years. I expected to start again but never felt like I wanted to.
If you feel like you can’t be happy sober, know it’s possible.

2025-12-19 22:16:51 UTC

This #FootpathFriday photo showed up on my lock screen earlier today. Made me remember a great time I had in the Glacier Peak Wilderness in September 2023. This photo is from Miners Ridge I believe. Want to visit this wildness again next summer for sure.
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2025-12-14 14:58:55 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-12-13 22:14:41 UTC

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Made it back to my vehicle after a 21 mile cherry bomb loop. This is Red Butte at the end of Mowich Lake. A rough line in the thin ice looks like it is reflecting the mountain. No snow around but there was tons of frost and ice on the trail.
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2025-12-13 16:24:44 UTC

Mount Jefferson looks stunning from Red Butte. I’m deep in the Jefferson Wilderness with no one around for miles. My feet are a bit wet from precarious creek crossings and I sprained my ankle a bit (this happens often) but I’m having a wonderful time. Hope you all are have an excellent weekend too!
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2025-12-10 20:42:16 UTC

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I don’t bring silverware backpacking or camping but your wooden one looks awesome! I have a titanium one somewhere that I’ve never used.

2025-11-30 21:58:03 UTC

I did really enjoy the desert but I felt a strong urge to get back into the mountains. I thought about hiking Black Butte from the lower trailhead but didn’t want my first time to be in the clouds. Decided to hike Marion Mountain and Marion Lake. It started snowing about 30 minutes into my hike this morning. By the time I made it to the summit, the mountain was completely white. It was so serene to be alone in the forest when it’s snowing. The skies cleared a bit towards the end, which was nice.
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2025-11-23 15:18:13 UTC

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Here’s a bonus #Sunrise view of Three Fingered Jack from the top on Maxwell Butte in the Jefferson Wilderness.
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2025-11-23 14:01:31 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-11-22 16:24:29 UTC

Good morning from Paulina Peak in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument! Hiking a loop with a few inches of powder. Not sure if the monument is actually open, Apple refused to route me and Google snuck me in on 10 miles of dirt road. On thing for certain is there is nobody around. Got to use the snow mode on the CRV for the first time. Beautiful day! Off to check out the snow dusted lava below.
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2025-11-13 22:09:53 UTC

@npub17eq…krwj You might like this video showing a group of indigenous teens kayaking down the Klamath River after four dams were removed. Enlightening to learn about how much the river means to them. Looks fun!
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2025-11-08 16:17:44 UTC

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Here’s a better view of the mountain. May try to check out the climbing route.
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2025-11-08 15:22:46 UTC

She’s out today, at least for now. I’m hiking up from Mount Hood Meadows towards Timberline Lodge. Hoping to complete a loop if I can manage a couple water crossings.
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2025-11-02 16:39:04 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-11-01 21:59:59 UTC

Snuck up to Mount Hood to take advantage of an expected break in the storms tomorrow. Heavy rain currently. I’m going to check out a few snow parks today and maybe head up to Timberline to see some actual snow. Planning to do a popular hike in the morning that I’ve never done before. Excited to be out of the house after a couple weeks of rain.
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2025-10-26 15:07:44 UTC

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I put on spikes about a mile in because of ice on the trail. A lot of people were not using traction but I’m more safely conscious and I have them with me so I might as well use them.

2025-10-26 12:19:54 UTC

It’s only been one week but I’m already missing the mountains so much. Dreaming of climbing and snowshoeing as much as possible this winter as well as maybe learning to ski. Hoping to get more comfortable driving in snow so I don’t feel trapped in the city. Here are a few more photos from climbing South Sister last Saturday.
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2025-10-19 13:21:55 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-10-18 21:22:58 UTC

Completed the Triple Crown of easier northwest volcanos today (Saint Helens, South Sister, Adams). Perfect weather and beautiful views. Could see so many other volcanoes from the summit of South Sister.
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2025-10-01 04:02:44 UTC

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Looks like an amazing place to hike. Beautiful colors!

2025-09-29 19:21:52 UTC

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I normally am not scared at all. I just had an eerie feeling after a strange sound I had heard before dusk. Can’t explain it, just something I had never heard before.
I heard all kinds of crazy things last night, including rain that didn’t actually happen. And very strange bubbling in the lake next to my tent. Could have been dreams.

2025-09-28 18:13:02 UTC

I made it safely out of the basin. Spent the day climbing over ridges and peaks. Very fun to be so alone. No traces of human activity whatsoever. Though I must admit I was a little scared last night, which is not normal even when there is no one for miles. Time to find camp closer to the car so I can make an early escape in the morning and hopefully beat the rain.
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2025-09-27 20:37:26 UTC

I’m currently off trail in the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa Mountains. A year ago I saw a goat trail heading down into this basin and thought, “I wonder what’s down there?” Time to find out. Hopefully some water. In less than 30 minutes of leaving a maintained trail I headed off the mountain the wrong way and had to change course back up the mountain. Oops!
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2025-09-26 01:52:38 UTC

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I agree. I’m not watching anything there. They had some good shows in the past but not in a while.

2025-09-26 01:36:26 UTC

Hulu (Disney) seems to be bleeding subscribers. They want me to stay for $3 per month.
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2025-09-24 13:03:32 UTC

I completed my goal of filling in some missing gaps on the PCT this season. The completed section is 327 miles, from Middle Sister in Central Oregon to White Pass near Packwood, Washington. Despite my small section from Santiam Pass to South Cinder Peak last weekend being mostly burnt, I had an amazing time! Incredible views of Three Fingered Jack and Black Butte. Plus my first time seeing mountain goats in the Oregon Cascades. I was even able to get out Sunday morning before the rain started.
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2025-09-20 15:22:03 UTC

Beautiful day in the mountains so far.
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2025-09-18 01:34:12 UTC

After a couple uncomfortable nights trying to sleep in the back of my CRV I decided to buy a sleeping platform. It’s called a Hele Box from Hele Outdoors. Haven’t used it yet but seems well made and should work good. Can be taken apart and put together easily.
Also got a spare tire from Modern Spare since the hybrid battery takes up that space. Not driving deep into the mountains without a real spare tire. So far loving the CRV, and still figuring out all the modern features.
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2025-09-16 20:27:01 UTC

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I woke up yesterday morning in the mountains to almost freezing temps and it was 25F in the eastern Oregon desert. Summer seems to be over.

2025-09-14 20:40:00 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-09-13 17:40:42 UTC

I’m currently on top of Devil’s Peak in the Sky Lakes Wilderness in southern Oregon. Mainly because of less rain tomorrow, but enjoying it so far. Feels far different than up north, different trees and terrain. Only learned about this wilderness a few weeks ago. Heading down now to check out another Seven Lakes Basin.
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2025-09-07 18:54:04 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-09-03 14:34:00 UTC

Explored the southern half of the Goat Rocks Wilderness, which is probably the crown jewel of the Pacific Crest Trail in the northwest. The first part of my section from Potato Hill to Knife’s Edge was mostly forest but when it climbs into the alpine, it was breathtaking. The wilderness was full of thru hikers, day hikers, and weekend warriors. And I understand why, I’m going to have to spend more time exploring all the other trails someday.
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2025-08-21 14:12:26 UTC

While hiking on the Wonderland Trail in Rainier National Park, my thoughts were filled with amazement about how easy the hiking was. Of course this was only because I had hiked the Alpine Lakes High Route the weekend prior. The cool temperatures helped as well but the trail is just so beautifully maintained while rugged at the same time. I was expecting clouds after a rare August atmospheric river rolled through but secretly hoped for some sun. Perfect excuse to visit the area again next year.
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2025-08-18 13:28:16 UTC

I’ve been in Rainier National Park since Friday and I haven’t seen the mountain once. Still a beautiful and magical place.
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2025-08-06 14:05:13 UTC

One of my goals this summer is to fill in a few missing gaps on the Pacific Crest Trail. I hiked a six mile section north of Olallie Lake in Oregon and continued to Jefferson Park for a quick overnight at Russell Lake. Such a beautiful place on the north side of Mount Jefferson. I’m still getting permits when required but there appears to be no one checking them anymore. Saw several PCT northbound hikers in this section. I even enjoyed the burn areas, still pockets of trees and meadows.
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2025-08-03 12:46:49 UTC

#Sunrise
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2025-08-03 11:49:21 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-07-21 02:50:02 UTC

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That’s what I was thinking too.

2025-07-12 01:09:17 UTC

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Enjoy Tim! Can’t wait to see photos and hear about the adventures.

2025-07-11 14:30:32 UTC

Here are some more photos from Olympic National Park. I was inspired last night to book a permit to hike a section of the Wonderland Trail next month, maybe getting onto a Rainier glacier as well. Next couple of weeks I will be spending time with my family, with most like some hiking mixed in. Then will be back in the high country.
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2025-07-10 02:38:44 UTC

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Never seen echinops before. Stunning!

2025-07-08 14:25:04 UTC

On Saturday, I hiked the Seven Lakes Basin loop in Olympic National Park. Still a lot of snow in the main basin but the loop only had a few sections with sketchy snow crossings. I enjoyed the beautiful alpine lakes, lush green rainforest, and rushing falls. Probably the perfect place to spend a long weekend. Next time I would love to do the loop slowly over a few days and really enjoy it.
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2025-07-07 14:38:47 UTC

I was excited to score permits for Olympic National Park for the holiday weekend. The ranger accurately described the difficulty and steepness of the trail leading up to Hoh Lake, but didn’t quite mention that the trail has been effectively abandoned. But my fault for looking on the map at a trail that heads straight up to the High Divide area and thinking that sounded fun. Camping alone at the lake was majestic. A small black bear chased a small deer out of the forest at one point, it got away!
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2025-07-01 14:02:22 UTC

I had a great adventure this weekend, despite spending most of my time hiking in lava fields and burn zones. Filled in around 12 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail between Mount Washington and Lava Camp Lake. Stayed the first night at North Mattheiu Lake, which was very peaceful.
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2025-06-30 12:27:20 UTC

I climbed the Belknap Crater for a #MountainMonday sunrise. North and Middle Sister are looking stunning this morning!
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2025-06-27 01:20:27 UTC

This photo just showed up on my lock screen. I miss the Alpine Lakes wilderness so much. This is Ridge Lake just off the PCT north of Snoqualmie Pass.
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2025-06-22 19:28:36 UTC

Spent the morning trampling through a drenched rainforest. Had a great time despite coming home soaking wet. The energy from the plants was electric and some of the creeks were flowing again.
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2025-06-19 14:03:53 UTC

Spent three days last weekend hiking in the western side of the Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness near Mount Hood. My goal was to traverse the wilderness from the Douglas Trailhead and camp at Plaza Lake. I wasn’t sure if all of the trails would still exist. They did but I bushwhacked through pollen-covered rhododendron for a couple miles in the middle. Not a single person came down to the lake while I camped there two nights. And no burn zones around. Enjoyed this area quite a bit.
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2025-06-15 17:33:20 UTC

There’s a lot to like about the hike to Old Baldy even though there is no view up top. Beautiful forest and a couple views on the way. No people. Recently maintained trail. The road to the main trailhead is notoriously difficult but there is access from a paved road not far in. I backpacked into the area so not sure about either. I walked down part of the road last year and I think that legend holds up. I would love to camp in this meadow.
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2025-06-11 12:59:24 UTC

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Hanging out with Brian and Tyson was incredibly fun. I’m so happy we all made it to the top. I was so done with the melting snow and high temps by the time we made it back down. Amazingly, a scary descent off a steep ridge picked my spirits right back up. I feel so ecstatic about my ice ax, what an incredible tool.
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2025-06-11 12:55:34 UTC

I had an amazing and life-changing day with @npub1dr3…mqw6 and @npub1rfx…d8lu climbing Mount Adams on Sunday. Everything about the trip was an exciting challenge from the treacherous road to the endless ascent and the 2,000 FT almost continuous glissade. I really didn’t think we would make it with the temperatures in the valley below rising close to 100 F but the snow was mostly firm until we reached the summit.
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2025-06-07 16:18:03 UTC

Doing a few smaller hikes I haven’t done yet before heading up to Mount Adams. Checked out Falls Creek Falls this morning. Currently on the top of Bunker Hill. Will probably do another on the way. The falls were beautiful. Bunker Hill is nice if you want a steep climb in an older forest.
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2025-06-02 13:01:49 UTC

I attempted another summit of Mount Saint Helens yesterday but turned around at the weather station due to dangerous winds. I couldn’t stand without being blown over and I didn’t see anyone climbing past that point so it seemed like the smartest thing to do. Still had a great day. A lot less snow than last month. Explored part of the Loowit Trail, June Lake, and the Sasquatch Trail. I was substantially more alert on the last trail with only bear prints, elk tracks, and me. Hopefully bear prints.
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2025-05-25 12:18:43 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-05-22 21:42:37 UTC

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I’ve been using a Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 since I started backpacking again. Love it and on my second one. Thought about Copper Spur but ultimately decided to stay with what I’m used to. I know people love them but I personally couldn’t deal with a single-wall tent. I love almost never dealing with condensation.

2025-05-22 16:44:29 UTC

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Sweet photos! Glad you both had a great time!

2025-05-11 13:04:02 UTC

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A few more photos from yesterday’s hike in the rainforest.
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2025-05-10 14:59:40 UTC

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I was hoping that my perspective had changed in the last couple years after many incredible hikes including standing on the rim of Mount Saint Helens six days ago with an amazing descent of legitimately using my ice ax to self arrest and glissading through snow shutes where I had no idea what would happen around the next corner. Well, I wasn’t scared at all during the section that previously terrified me on several occasions. For those familiar, it’s the section right after the rope.
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2025-05-10 12:34:30 UTC

It’s been a couple years and I’ve forgotten the terrifying feeling a section of the Elk Mountain Kings Mountain loop trail gives me. So here I am hiking it again to remind myself why I’ve sworn it off a few times. Beautiful morning in the mountains before storms come in.
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2025-04-26 14:33:13 UTC

Good morning from the Washington State Cascades! As typical this time of year, I’m on a mission this weekend to check out the snowmelt conditions.
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2025-04-25 14:11:32 UTC

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I’ve seen several lone foxes too. Hopefully babies someday!

2025-04-25 13:10:37 UTC

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Wow, they’re super cute! Very cool find.

2025-04-20 22:57:16 UTC

On Thursday I hiked Augspurger and Dog Mountains for the first time. I honestly had no idea these were both very steep trails, which I enjoyed immensely. Had a snack while admiring views of Saint Helens and Adams on the backside of Augspurger, where the trail abruptly disappears. Definitely going to defy the sign that says no camping due to Big Foot someday. It was a bit early for peak wildflower season but there were some pretty flowers around. Will have to go back.
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2025-04-05 17:07:49 UTC

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I haven’t found snow yet but I found Mount Adams.
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2025-04-05 14:37:37 UTC

I arrived at my campsite at Dry Creek Falls after 9 p.m. last night. I could hear that the falls were certainly not dry. Had to use earplugs for the first time in over a year. What a beautiful sight to wake up to this morning.
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2025-04-04 15:01:20 UTC

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😭 What can I use to replace point forecasts on weather.gov? I’m willing to pay.

2025-03-21 21:39:32 UTC

#FootpathFriday
This was my footpath two weeks ago on the Pacific Crest Trail. I was a little traumatized after. There were much more exposed sections. I had and used micro spikes but the snow was so frozen and steep I had little traction. Pretty much held onto every tree and branch along the way.
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2025-03-18 21:33:19 UTC

#ThickTrunkTuesday
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2025-03-10 13:48:33 UTC

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Beautiful Tim. Looks so peaceful!

2025-03-09 13:21:00 UTC

#SilentSunday
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2025-03-07 02:07:58 UTC

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Thank you! I’m wearing many layers in my 15 degree bag so warm now. 🙂

2025-03-06 21:49:38 UTC

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Nice partially obstructed view of Mount Adams on the summit of Greenleaf Peak. Time to get out of the wind and find a place to camp.
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2025-03-06 19:40:27 UTC

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I was looking at this mountain yesterday on the map and thought, “I wonder if I can summit this?” After six hours of hiking this morning I can finally see the approach. I’m in the Columbia River Gorge. Which mountain is this? I started at sea level to get this far. You have until I reach the summit to guess!
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2025-03-05 18:05:17 UTC

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Thanks Tim! Similar to my last job so it should work out good.

2025-03-05 14:02:16 UTC

Well… The rain appears to have left the forecast, the southern-most section of the Washington PCT appears to be mostly clear of snow, and I’m free until I start a new job on Monday. 🤔
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2025-03-05 05:57:09 UTC

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That makes sense! I know large lakes are as dangerous for paddlers as the oceans are.

2025-03-05 05:35:57 UTC

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Well yeah…the water’s deep. 🤷🏼

2025-02-28 14:06:41 UTC

I’m out snowshoeing and camping in the Cascades. Need to enjoy the mountains as much as possible while I still can. After exploring the sno-park more today I’m going to sleep in a snow shelter tonight.
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2025-02-27 06:07:57 UTC

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This is what I have. Traction seems good, I’ve gone up and down steep slopes. I’m heading up to a sno-park in the Cascades in the morning and will most likely be using them for a 6,000 foot mountain. Hopefully I can wear them immediately versus having to carry them for a while.
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2025-02-27 04:07:43 UTC

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I kick myself for buying Tubbs instead of MSR. They work but I think they are heavier and bulkier.

2025-02-19 21:36:15 UTC

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I appreciate everyone's advice. Here is the updated design for now.
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2025-02-19 19:45:16 UTC

I'm toying with the idea of starting an outdoor blog with ActivityPub integration. Want a logo but I am definitely not a designer and currently don't have a job. Concept is a backpacker hiking towards the mountains. Any ideas for somewhere I could get a very simple logo designed for not much money? May just start without a logo.
*Concept logo is for illustrative purposes only*
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2025-02-17 05:17:15 UTC

I briefly tested this out. Was easily able to download full maps for Oregon and Washington. Seems to have all the same hiking trails as the other apps. Will definitely be testing this more once the rain lets up.
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2025-02-03 22:32:47 UTC

Posted a new video from my first winter backpacking trip.
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2025-02-03 18:36:58 UTC

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Thanks Mark! Sounds like I should get out this weekend if the active weather subsides.