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talk to me

October 5, 2009

I’ve talked a lot about my hikes the past few months; it’s time I heard from ya’ll. I’m going to spend a few weeks getting info about the best hikes in the Portland area. Along with the standard best-ofs (with kids, with dogs, with no clothes), I want to know:

What’s the best hike you can [...]

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ct pictures

August 22, 2009

I’ve uploaded some of my better pictures from the Colorado Trail. Click the picture below to go to my Flickr account. Journal entries and more reflections to come.

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hike yeah podcast 11

August 7, 2009

Part 2 of 2

Alex continues his discussion with Michael and Taylor from last week.

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listener story

July 15, 2009

Michael from Chico, CA emailed me a story about his own hiking/backpacking experience. Here it is–thanks, Michael.

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black butte fire

July 9, 2009

I hiked to the top of Black Butte near Sisters on the 4th of July. Now there’s a fire there. Yikes.

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raise your hand

July 1, 2009

I’m going to ask my own questions and get some answers in writing, but I imagine some of you out there have questions as well. Well, here’s your chance.

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sounds like a nice vacation

June 29, 2009

Hut-to-hut hiking, long a favorite among robust European travelers seeking an immersive back-to-nature experience — short of sleeping on the ground, that is — is less prevalent on this side of the Atlantic.

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putting up a tent in a down economy

June 28, 2009

Many in the camping community believe that the bad economy is causing this sudden interest in the great outdoors, with people who are worried about finances forgoing a stay at a fancy resort…

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wear some flowers in your hair

June 25, 2009

If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to check out the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

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hiking in the nude

June 20, 2009

“Every year on the first day of summer, a few outdoor enthusiasts nationwide expose virtually all of themselves to insects, scrapes and thorns for the pleasure of bonding with nature au naturale. They call it Naked Hiking Day.”

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