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In early October I put on a two-part adventure running clinic, with the goal of empowering local runners with the knowledge and skills to plan big mountain runs of their own. We had a great time together learning and exploring the Mount Hood Wilderness. Photographer Steven Mortinson joined us and documented the journey.
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Oh I am definitely jumping in that thing, I thought to myself.
We were midway through our run up Hamilton Mountain, it was a hot summer day and as we passed the waterfall cascading into the pool I could barely resist the urge to hop in that cool, dark water right then and there.
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At the race director’s signal the pack surrounding me pulsed into motion. Runners who had massed at the start a moment ago burst through the black arch and flooded onto the trail like a torrent unleashed. I climbed through the forest in the early morning light, riding the wave of energy. We ran through thinning trees and burst into the sun, hanging a left at the Loowit trail. 30 miles later, after circumnavigating Mt Saint Helens, we’d reach this junction again and sprint downhill to the finish.
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When I first started backpacking I had an 80 liter backpack and filled every nook of it. Multiple changes of clothes, heavy gear, and a lack of intention contributed to my backbreaking load. As I got more into trail running I discovered how much I enjoyed moving in the mountains with a light kit. It was time to reassess my backpack.
In this video, I take you through the kit I use for light backpacking trips and give you some tips on packing.
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I love chatting with Willie McBride. without fail he’s brimming with adventure ideas and his eyes are lit from last weekend’s adventure. When the chance came a couple of weeks ago to be on his podcast, I jumped at the chance. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talked about everything from religion to why we go to the wilderness.
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Why build the alpenflo project?
I’ve been asking myself that question a lot recently. The project has evolved significantly over the last year, and my answers to that question have clarified.
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