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what trails are accessible:Summer is here but not all the trails have been cleared yet, and some of the higher elevation hikes are still covered in snow. Check out what Hike Oregon trails and roads are currently accessible: http://bit.ly/2CNyuOe
Youtube:Taking just the right amount of food for a backpacking trip can be tricky. It took me many trips to get it dialed in just right. Watch this awesome YouTube video to get some ideas for food options for a 4 day backpacking trip!
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Hike of the month:
July is generally the best month to summit South Sister because there are still large snowfields on the mountain. I know, snowfields can be intimidating and scary, but out of all the times I have climbed South Sister, it was the easiest and quickest ascent when there was still snow to walk on. In August and September all the snow has melted and you are walking entirely on scree which is literally one step forward and then you slide two steps back down. This is extremely grueling and exhausting!
South Sister is not an easy hike and shouldn't be taken lightly. You are summiting a 10,000+ foot mountain (the 3rd tallest in Oregon) in about 6 miles from Devils Lake. It is advised that you spend the night prior at the trailhead so that you can not only get an early start but also get acclimated to the elevation. It is easy to get altitude sickness if you drive from places like Eugene, Salem or Portland (almost sea level) and try to summit all in one day. If you attempt this hike, please make sure you have packed all the necessary gear (please message me if you have questions on what to bring for a summit trip) and that you are prepared for summiting. Sometimes it can be 90 degrees at the trailhead, but at the summit there can be an ice cold wind.
South Sister is not an easy hike and shouldn't be taken lightly. You are summiting a 10,000+ foot mountain (the 3rd tallest in Oregon) in about 6 miles from Devils Lake. It is advised that you spend the night prior at the trailhead so that you can not only get an early start but also get acclimated to the elevation. It is easy to get altitude sickness if you drive from places like Eugene, Salem or Portland (almost sea level) and try to summit all in one day. If you attempt this hike, please make sure you have packed all the necessary gear (please message me if you have questions on what to bring for a summit trip) and that you are prepared for summiting. Sometimes it can be 90 degrees at the trailhead, but at the summit there can be an ice cold wind.
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