One of the many trail blazes that has been eaten by trees.
Maiden Shelter, a cabin along the PCT that is maintained by the local ski club.
An epic collection of trail magic signs leading up to a cookout. The family adds one new sign every year.
Oregon burn scar.
A double burn zone. This area burned in the ‘90s then burned again recently. Very eerie to hike through with heavy smoke rolling in from fires that are currently burning.
Approaching Three Sisters Wilderness.
Approaching The Three Sisters (a collection of mountains).
When hiking through meadows sometimes trail turns to stream.
Obsidian falls.
Mount Washington in the distance (far right).
Dee Wright Observatory.
Hitching into Bend.
The many perks of town.
More friends visiting!!!
Hiking across fields of old lava flow.
2,000 down, 650 to go.
Goats climbing near the summit of Three Fingered Jack.
Three Fingered Jack from the North.
Approaching Mount Jefferson.
Mount Jefferson wilderness area.
Mount Hood in the distance.
Olallie Lake. Looking south toward Mount Jefferson.
Me watching out for bears.
A couple doing trail magic had two English Mastiffs. It’s tough to get a sense of scale but each dog is over 200 lbs and stands at hip height.
Timothy Lake.
Fun with trail markers.
Approaching Mount Hood.
Hiking up to Timberline Lodge. There were skiers on the snowfield in the bottom left. Via Timberline Lodge you can ski all 12 months of the year.
Looking south towards Mount Jefferson from Mount Hood.
Timberline Lodge aka Overlook Lodge in The Shining.
Timberline lunch buffet, maybe my best trail meal yet.