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Tina McLain

Sep 30, 20245 min read

What changing plans with a chronic illness can look like 1.0

How an ideal 4-day backpacking trip can change into a mishmash of outdoor activities when things don't go as planned. Day 1 & 2 -...

Tina McLain

Sep 23, 20244 min read

A short hike to a peak in Badger Creek Wilderness in Mount Hood National Forest. Peak Name: Lookout Mountain Peak Coordinate:...

Tina McLain

Sep 16, 202410 min read

A one-night backpacking trip along a section of the Timberline Trail in Mount Hood National Forest. Start: Timberline Lodge End: Ramona...

Tina McLain

Sep 9, 20247 min read

A hike along multiple trails to create a loop with mountain views, boulder fields, waterfalls, and a lake near Mt St Helens NVM. Points...

Tina McLain

Sep 2, 20243 min read

A narrow section of the Clackamas River lined by cool rock outcroppings. The Narrows Coordinates: 45.14050, -122.08519 Access: Unmarked...