September 2012 Archive

16
Sep
2012
jloomis

Camping and Fishing at Rock Creek Reservoir, Oregon

Camping at Rock Creek Reservoir, Oregon

We towed our travel trailer on Saturday morning to Rock Creek Reservoir near Wamic, Oregon for an overnight camping and fishing trip. It just so happened to be the same campground we took our first trip in our trailer exactly one year ago. Rock Creek Reservoir is about 100 acres when full (in the spring) and is stocked several times in the Spring with rainbow trout. It shrinks down to two ponds by the end of summer. Rock Creek Reservoir is located in Tygh Valley within the Mount Hood National Forest. It's about 6 miles WSW of the town of Wamic.

15
Sep
2012
jloomis

Triple Star Packable Down Hooded Jacket Review

Product Rating: 
5
Triple Star Packable Down Jacket

Features:

The boy's packable down jacket by Triple Star (sold at Costco) features down and feather filling with a hood. It is super-light and ultra-warm. The Triple Star down jacket features two external zippered pockets and two internal open pockets. Available in multiple colors.

09
Sep
2012
kloomis

Backpacking to Jefferson Park via South Breitenbush Trail

Bays Lake, Jefferson Park - Mt Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon

This weekend Jason and I backpacked to Jefferson Park in the Mt Jefferson Wilderness in Central Oregon. Jefferson Park is a gorgeous area situated at the foot of Mt Jefferson boasting large meadows, gorgeous lakes, and breathtaking carpets of wildflowers. Our 6.3 mile (one way) journey gained approximately 2900 feet in elevation as we hiked along the South Breitenbush Trail #3375 to Bays Lake. We began our hike at a trailhead off FS Rd 46.

07
Sep
2012
jloomis

The North Face Asylum Bivy Review

Product Rating: 
4
The North Face Asylum Bivy

Features:

From The North Face, "Gossamer poled bivy features ground-breaking DryWall™ fabric that's flame retardant, breathable, water-resistant, and super lightweight. One-person tent is super skinny, weighing in at just 1 lb 10 oz."

02
Sep
2012
kloomis

Angel's Rest Hike - Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Angel's Rest - Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

On Sunday Jason and I were invited to hike to Angel’s Rest in the Columbia River Gorge with a group of longtime friends. Though we have done a few other hikes in the area, we’d never come to Angel’s Rest. This hike is just over 2.1 miles one-way, gains approximately 1350’ elevation, and boasts panoramic views of the Gorge from the top. On a clear day, one can see downtown Portland, Beacon Rock, and (contrary to most accounts) also Mt Adams peaking over the hills in Washington.