In search of the lodge (part 2) In search of the lodge (part 2)

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Went for a second try at the lodge last weekend. Porch, Sue and Sam joined me for the epic hike. Together, we made it all the way this time.

In search of the lodge (part 1) In search of the lodge (part 1)

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Since reading this post on portland hikers.org, I have been wanting to search out the elusive Nesika Lodge. It is run by the Oregon Trail Club and entry is members only – even so, it’s proximity to the popular Multonomah falls, yet hidden location intreagues me. Unfortunatly, we didn’t find the lodge this time. Mike […]

Night at Tilly Jane Night at Tilly Jane

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Went up to the Tilly Jane cabin with a group on Saturday. We got a late start, but the snow was great on the way up. The cabin (which normally sleeps 30) was already filled with people when we arrived, but everyone squeezed in for the night. Rained on the way out. Funniest part was […]

Flag Point Fire Tower Flag Point Fire Tower

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

On Friday, the four of us (Porch, Bomber, Sam and I) met up at 5am and drove to the other side of Mt. Hood.  I had rented the Flag Point fire tower for 3 days. Reservations for this and other cool locations can be made on Recreation.gov. On the way we stopped in Hood River […]