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Heading out for one last summer adventure today. Hard to believe it's already here and that I'll be back to teaching a full week of lessons in just a couple of weeks! Despite my longing for a few more weeks (okay, months) of summer freedom, I'm so grateful that I was able to spend nearly all of my down time adventuring outside and accomplishing some big, bucket list goals. Summer 2017 will be difficult to top. Our most recent adventure (Mount Rainier via Disappointment Cleaver-Emmons/Winthrop merge) is now up on the blog, along with all of our other adventures from the past couple of months. Link in bio if you're interested 🙂 📷: @mackrobertson Eclipse 2017 is fast approaching now. Upwards of a MILLION visitors are expected to come to Oregon to view it, and the traffic in Central Oregon is already suffering the consequences. With this many potential visitors, there's no doubt that our beautiful public lands are going to be impacted in some way. This worries me, as I'm sure it worries other Oregonians who treasure these places, as well as the agencies who care for them. Please, if you're heading out this weekend for the eclipse viewing on Oregon's public lands (or any public lands for that matter), educate yourself on the 7 Leave No Trace principles to minimize your impact as much as possible. In particular, please plan ahead and prepare (research the place you're visiting and be aware of any specific regulations), travel and camp on durable surfaces like rock, gravel, or areas where vegetation is absent (designated sites preferred), dispose of waste properly (pack it in, pack it out--including used toilet paper!!!; sweep your campsite for micro trash before you leave; use designated 🚽 facilities or, if none are available, use a biffy bag or bury your 💩 in a cathole 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camps, and trails); and minimize campfire 🔥 impact (wildfires are a HUGE concern right now--be aware of any bans in place). Please check out @leavenotracecenter website to learn more. Happy eclipse viewing and thank you in advance for doing your part to keep our public lands as pristine as possible! #leavenotrace #takeonlypicturesleaveonlyfootprints #enjoyyourworld 📷: @mackrobertson After being out of town for the last two work parties, it felt good to volunteer again this morning 💕 #hometrails #lovemypark 📷: @mackrobertson Plugging the most recent post on the blog again mainly so I can share this photo, my absolute favorite shot of the entire trip. It was our final night before we hiked back to our cars the next day and we had this entire lake to ourselves. A perfect summer evening to say the least. Link in bio if you'd like to read about it or just view more pictures.
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We are Mack and Theresa, a trail lovin’ couple residing in beautiful Portland, OR. Although we began our relationship in Southern California, both of us grew up in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by evergreen forests and snow-capped peaks. As a result, we both share a deep love of the outdoors and make every effort to enjoy it as much as possible. We look forward to sharing our adventures and hopefully inspiring other couples to get outdoors 🙂

Backpacking Camping Central Oregon Climbing Coast Range Columbia River Gorge Eagle Cap Wilderness Glacier Peak Wilderness Hiking Mountaineering Mount Hood Mount St. Helens Oregon Pacific Northwest Running Snowshoeing Trail Running Uncategorized Wallowas Washington
Oregon Butte and Mount Misery Trail (6/25/2017)
Blue Mountains, Pacific Northwest, Trail Running, Washington, Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness

Oregon Butte and Mount Misery Trail (6/25/2017)

Location: Blue Mountains Start: Teepee Trailhead Distance: 14 miles (according to Mack’s Garmin) Type: Out-and-back Time: 3 hours 24 minutes … Continue reading Oregon Butte and Mount Misery Trail (6/25/2017)

Mount Shasta (5/29/2017)
California, Climbing, Mount Shasta, Mountaineering, Pacific Northwest

Mount Shasta (5/29/2017)

After months of anticipation, Mack and I stood atop our fifth Cascade volcano this past Memorial Day! Although our adventure … Continue reading Mount Shasta (5/29/2017)

McKenzie River Trail (5/13/2017)
Central Oregon, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Trail Running, Willamette National Forest

McKenzie River Trail (5/13/2017)

Location: Willamette National Forest Start: Upper McKenzie River Trailhead Distance: 26.4 miles Type: Point-to-point Time: 5 hours 49 minutes Map: … Continue reading McKenzie River Trail (5/13/2017)

Mount Hood (5/7/2017)
Mount Hood, Mountaineering, Oregon, Pacific Northwest

Mount Hood (5/7/2017)

With at least two new Cascade volcanoes we want to tackle this Spring/Summer, Mack and I knew we needed to … Continue reading Mount Hood (5/7/2017)

Coyote Wall-Labyrinth Loop (4/23/2017)
Columbia River Gorge, Pacific Northwest, Trail Running, Washington

Coyote Wall-Labyrinth Loop (4/23/2017)

Location: Columbia River Gorge Start: Coyote Wall Trailhead Distance: 8.25 miles (according to Mack’s Garmin) Type: Loop Time: 1 hour … Continue reading Coyote Wall-Labyrinth Loop (4/23/2017)

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  • Mount Rainier (8/9/2017-8/10/2017)
  • Elkhorn Crest Trail (7/21/2017-7/23/2017)
  • Glacier Peak (7/15/2017-7/18/2017)
  • South Sister (7/4/2017)
  • Middle Sister (7/2/2017)
Follow Pacific Northwest Trail Lovers on WordPress.com

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Heading out for one last summer adventure today. Hard to believe it's already here and that I'll be back to teaching a full week of lessons in just a couple of weeks! Despite my longing for a few more weeks (okay, months) of summer freedom, I'm so grateful that I was able to spend nearly all of my down time adventuring outside and accomplishing some big, bucket list goals. Summer 2017 will be difficult to top. Our most recent adventure (Mount Rainier via Disappointment Cleaver-Emmons/Winthrop merge) is now up on the blog, along with all of our other adventures from the past couple of months. Link in bio if you're interested 🙂 📷: @mackrobertson Eclipse 2017 is fast approaching now. Upwards of a MILLION visitors are expected to come to Oregon to view it, and the traffic in Central Oregon is already suffering the consequences. With this many potential visitors, there's no doubt that our beautiful public lands are going to be impacted in some way. This worries me, as I'm sure it worries other Oregonians who treasure these places, as well as the agencies who care for them. Please, if you're heading out this weekend for the eclipse viewing on Oregon's public lands (or any public lands for that matter), educate yourself on the 7 Leave No Trace principles to minimize your impact as much as possible. In particular, please plan ahead and prepare (research the place you're visiting and be aware of any specific regulations), travel and camp on durable surfaces like rock, gravel, or areas where vegetation is absent (designated sites preferred), dispose of waste properly (pack it in, pack it out--including used toilet paper!!!; sweep your campsite for micro trash before you leave; use designated 🚽 facilities or, if none are available, use a biffy bag or bury your 💩 in a cathole 6-8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, camps, and trails); and minimize campfire 🔥 impact (wildfires are a HUGE concern right now--be aware of any bans in place). Please check out @leavenotracecenter website to learn more. Happy eclipse viewing and thank you in advance for doing your part to keep our public lands as pristine as possible! #leavenotrace #takeonlypicturesleaveonlyfootprints #enjoyyourworld 📷: @mackrobertson After being out of town for the last two work parties, it felt good to volunteer again this morning 💕 #hometrails #lovemypark 📷: @mackrobertson Plugging the most recent post on the blog again mainly so I can share this photo, my absolute favorite shot of the entire trip. It was our final night before we hiked back to our cars the next day and we had this entire lake to ourselves. A perfect summer evening to say the least. Link in bio if you'd like to read about it or just view more pictures.
  • View pnwtraillover’s profile on Instagram

About

We are Mack and Theresa, a trail lovin’ couple residing in beautiful Portland, OR. Although we began our relationship in Southern California, both of us grew up in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by evergreen forests and snow-capped peaks. As a result, we both share a deep love of the outdoors and make every effort to enjoy it as much as possible. We look forward to sharing our adventures and hopefully inspiring other couples to get outdoors 🙂

Backpacking Camping Central Oregon Climbing Coast Range Columbia River Gorge Eagle Cap Wilderness Glacier Peak Wilderness Hiking Mountaineering Mount Hood Mount St. Helens Oregon Pacific Northwest Running Snowshoeing Trail Running Uncategorized Wallowas Washington
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