.⁦Naomi⁩ demonstrating how to stay “well fed” on a thru hike. #ouachitatrail cc: ⁦treelinereview⁩

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we salute you, safety bear

A very cool animal sighting near the PCT at Snoqualmie Pass. Pacific Crest Trail Association

We’ve been making the most of all the trails being closed.

Merry Christmas to all my tweeps who observe. Enjoy being with your families, even if just virtually.

I started the Oregon Desert Trail with Naomi this week.

Big views and curious wild horses on the Oregon Desert Trail.

The Oregon Desert Trail is a trail of beautiful contrasts. These photos are taken two days apart.

Another welcome storm hit the on the Oregon Desert Trail. Unfortunately, hot temperatures return this week.

.⁦Naomi⁩ and I finished the Oregon Desert Trail. It was beautiful, remote, and sometimes harsh. The last two weeks were the hottest prolonged stretch of hiking I’ve done.

This is one of the ancient trees slotted for logging by Washington state’s ⁦@Hilary_FranzCPL⁩ just above the jewel of Dabob Bay—which supports a world renown shellfish industry. The public owns this rare and fragile forest. Logging it would be a crime.

A cold morning.