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Continue reading →: PCT Oregon Day 7 – Klum Landing Campground to Brown Mtn. ShelterDay SevenToday’s Miles: 13.4Total Miles: 74Klum Landing Campground to Brown Mountain Shelter Motivated to beat the heat, Hadlie was up by 6:30 a.m. ready to break down camp and hit the trail. I was awake an hour earlier, and had plenty of time for my morning yoga and meditation. I…
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Continue reading →: Oregon PCT Day 6 – Hyatt Lake to Klum Landing CampgroundDay SixToday’s Miles: 8.2Total Miles: 60.6Hyatt Lake to Klum Landing Campground The mileage was low today because my daughter joined me, and we wanted to start out slow. The two of us did a pretty epic backpacking trip together last September to celebrate her high school graduation. She didn’t really…
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Continue reading →: Pacific Crest Trail Oregon – Day 5 to Hyatt LakeDay FiveToday’s Miles: 11.6Total Miles: 52.4Camp 7 (near Hobart Bluff Trailhead) to Hyatt Lake I slept in until 6:30 a.m., and started my morning with yoga stretches and meditation. I focused on affirmations of safety, wellness, and “I’ve got this!” I wanted to face my fear. I was determined to…
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Continue reading →: PCT Oregon – Day 4: Passing Pilot Rock to Hobart BluffDay FourToday’s Miles: 11.5Total Miles: 40.8Callahan’s Mountain Lodge to Camp 7 (near Hobart Bluff Trailhead) Sleep did not go so well last night. I tossed and turned in my big comfortable bed with pillows. You just never know with sleep…My daughter had an 8 a.m. Zoom meeting for work, and…
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Continue reading →: Oregon PCT Backpacking Day 3 to Callahan’s LodgeDay ThreeToday’s Miles: 9Total Miles: 29.3Mt. Ashland Campground to Callahan’s Mountain Lodge I slept MUCH better last night with the help of the wind lulling me to sleep. It took some time for me to figure out how to be comfortable without a pillow. Carl has decided a pillow will…
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Continue reading →: Oregon PCT Day 2: Wrangle Camp to Mt. Ashland CampgroundDay TwoToday’s Miles: 12.6Total Miles: 20.3Wrangle Campground to Mt. Ashland Campground Night one was one of the weirdest nights I had on the entire trail, and I was really happy not to be alone. It was a rough night of sleeping, or rather not sleeping. We heard creatures constantly through…
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Continue reading →: Oregon Pacific Crest Trail – Preparation and Day 1 to Wrangle CampStarting Date: July 11, 2020Today’s Miles: 7.7Total Miles: 7.7 Like many outdoor enthusiasts, I’ve dreamed of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I never really envisioned myself doing the whole thing at once, rather tackling sections bit by bit. One larger goal however, was hiking all of Oregon in one continual…
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Continue reading →: Camping Solo and Overcoming Fear (Sept. 2019)The adventure of solo camping and overcoming some immense deep-seated, overpowering fear – growth.
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Continue reading →: Farewell to SecureWorld Amid The Global Pandemic (June 2020)Learning to communicate differently amid the global pandemic and leaving SecureWorld after seven years. Looking for new career opportunities. Learning to communicate amid the global pandemic
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Continue reading →: Dusting Off: A Return to Writing Amid the Global Pandemic (May 2020)So, I’m back to build my online presence again. Much like I declared in 2013. I’m making myself accountable. Afterall, what better time than during the global pandemic?
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I’m Heather
Welcome to my site where I share adventure stories, trail reports, and environmental insights. I’m a Pacific Northwest native, lived nearly my whole life in Oregon, and am currently residing in Portland, OR. With a background in marketing, event planning, and environmental conservation and a passion for all things outdoors, I enjoy writing about adventures. Take a deep dive into the Oregon Section of the Pacific Crest Trail with my daily trail reports from 2020. I love growing my circle – so connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram!
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