Best products from r/PNWhiking
We found 10 comments on r/PNWhiking discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 10 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
2. 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades
- Ultimate Wi-Fi performance more speed, coverage, larger capacity
- Bluetooth 4.0 smart ready (low energy)
- Intel Wireless Display. These adapters are compatible with Windows 10
- Intel Smart Connect technology
- Business class wireless suite
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3. Kovea Spider Stove, Small, Silver
Anti flame system pipe providing a powerful and stable flame.Foldable pan support legs.Lower balance enhances its safety.
4. Cairns: Messengers in Stone
- Poly-Filled
- Spot clean only
- Imported pillow
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5. 75 Scrambles in Oregon: Best Non-technical Ascents
Author: Barbara I. BondISBN: 9780898865509
6. Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
Claimed Weight: 2lb 7ozRecommended Use: mountaineeringDimensions: 7.5 x 1.8 x 9.2inPublisher: The Mountaineers BooksISBN#: 978-1-68051-004-1
7. One Night Wilderness: Portland: Quick and Convenient Backcountry Getaways within Three Hours of the City
8. Merrell Men's Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot,Earth,10.5 M US
Compression molded EVA foot frame provides cushioningVibram (R) Multi-Sport Sole is made from Durable TC5+ rubberWaterproof membrane provides an impermeable but breathable barrierMerrell 's heel air cushion absorbs shock for comfort and protection
9. One Night Wilderness: Portland: Quick and Convenient Backcountry Getaways within Three Hours of the City
- Used Book in Good Condition
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10. Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
- Covers everything from the basics of equipment, knots, rappelling techniques, and leave-no-trace principles to the more advanced skills of setting up complex anchors, evaluating avalanche terrain, and developing your leadership skills. Completely revised and updated to include the latest in gear and techniques. Written by a team of more than 40 expert climbers and climbing instructors.
- Features hundreds of technical illustrations. Includes extensive revisions to self-rescue, aid climbing, waterfall and ice climbing. Significant new chapter on physical conditioning.
- All-time bestselling climbing instructional book. Printed on 100% recycled paper. 8th edition, 2010.
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This maybe a great book to get your parents. I have rheumatoid arthritis and am a hiker/backpacker and love these books. Get them out there! I like the latourell falls suggestion and horsetail falls to ponytail falls. I actually find horsetail to ponytail easier on my joints. I also never hike without trekking poles because of the risk of a joint giving out on me. Even taking the drive on the historic Columbia hwy and stopping at the falls to view them then doing the small hikes into them would be great. Like latourell walk to the bottom instead of the higher falls, bridal veil is another short one, to the bridge at multnomah. This is an easy way to introduce them to hiking with breaks in between. Have fun and I hope they love it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0104FJIOE/ref=mp_s_a_1_51?ie=UTF8&qid=1487397212&sr=8-51&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hiking+book+oregon
Honestly March is still ski season for me. If you are going to Eugene Spencer Butte wouldn't be what I would climb. I would go for Mt pisgah instead. That is going to have best views of thew mountains in that area. On a clear day you can see the three sisters.
Another thing you will be contending with is weather. It is very likely it will be cloudy and raining as well. It will be a good idea to have a backup so you can still go see something cool and not end up on a cloudy peak. You would missing quite the opportunity if you are in Salem and you don't go to silver falls state park. For the Salem area I would recommend picking up 100 hikes in the central Oregon Cascade. It has a lot of good trail suggestions plus the seasons that you are most likely able to hike them. Oregon Hikers is another fantastic resource and is pretty searchable with categories.
Another word of caution is you will legally need chains or traction tires (in your case I'm assuming chains since you are in a rental) in your car to go over passes. The snow zone requirement doesn't go away until the end of march. You can purchase a set of chains at Les Schwab and you can return them for a full refund if unused.
The best way to use canisters in the snow is using a stove that has a preheat loop where you can invert the canister and push liquid fuel. Or get canisters that are a propane / butane mix. The jetboil branded canisters are a mix, MSR is a mix, and Coleman is a mix.
That said, warming the canister is smart. Know that the propane will burn off faster in cold temps leaving you with a butane canister eventually. :)
For a simple and fairly cheap remote stove with a preheat loop, check out the Kovea Spider - amazon
Good luck! Hiking, Skiing, or Snowshoeing in the cascades is AWESOME.
http://www.amazon.com/Cairns-Messengers-David-B-Williams/dp/1594856818/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452535859&sr=8-1&keywords=cairns
Geology, ecology, hiking. It doesn't take place exclusively in the PNW but it is written by an author from Seattle. It is really good, as you can guess by the rare amazon 5 star rating. If you like learning about how small impacts by man can affect ecology through history it's a great read.
I have no experience in this book, but I have a similar one for WA state that I enjoy a lot.
75 Scrambles in Oregon: Best Non-technical Ascents https://www.amazon.com/dp/0898865506/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_peCrDb69ND2NS
If you live in the Seattle area, and can get in this year, sign up for a scrambling class with The Mountaineers. You'll learn everything you need to know about beginning mountaineering. Including wilderness first aid, navigation, appropriate gear, rock scrambling and snow traversing techniques. If you're not close enough to one of their branches to take a class(or can't spare the money right now, can't get in this year, etc.), definitely get Freedom of the Hills. In it is everything you'll need to know to get into mountaineering. And, as others have said, you'll need gear such as mountaineering boots(doesn't have to be the heave duty ones used on Rainer, Denali, etc), ice axe(and know how to use it! walking in balance, arresting, etc), and a helmet. If you're in the Seattle/Western WA area I can recommend some beginner scrambles to get your toes wet too.
This book is only $10 for the kindle version and has a lot of ideas for exactly what you're looking for. I just did the Lower Deschutes River Valley trip and it was great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006QNNHVE/
I live in WA and my SO and I wear these boots for hiking year round. I've gone tromping through streams and such and have yet to get wet feet, and they're definitely not too hot for summertime either.
I attempted Vesper Peak a few weeks ago and couldn't get through the thick brush (90% Devil's Club) around the runoff during the approach. Park rangers recommended waiting a few weeks for the snowmelt to slow down.
Edit: Regardless of what peak you choose, you should be familiar with self arrest and recognizing dangerous terrain features. Spring is an especially tricky season to navigate as the snowpack is constantly changing. It'd be worthwhile to pick up a copy of Freedom of the Hills and read through the sections on snow travel. Even better would be to take a class on it through the Mountaineers or a similar org, but that's not always schedule-feasible.