Long roads, open landscapes, no traffic and fresh air are some of the cherished qualities of riding on gravel roads and packing up your bike for an overnight adventure. Bike packing is a way to travel deep into the backcountry to disco
As the breath of autumn chills the shortened days, giddy nostalgia of pumpkins, cider, fall foraging, crisp evenings, and color-filled landscapes reminds us that summer has concluded. Fall's enchanting, cool whispers allow us to pull o
While some consider whitewater rafting an extreme sport, others see it as a meditative journey. The disconnect from the ordinary world and complete immersion in the sights, sounds and smells of the river is an expansive sensory experie
The allure of this charming, lush town on the banks of the weaving Columbia River Gorge is hard to deny. Hood River, a thirty minute scenic drive away from the heart of Portland, is an easy “yes” in our books. On windy days, kite b
No matter the locale, mountain bikers are chasing hero dirt throughout the spring and summer seasons. “Hero dirt,” a term coined by the biking community to describe moist, sticky soil, is the result of snow melt or a healthy downpo
“As a trail builder, I am able to paint the trail behind me and leave no destructive remnants of what happened in the process. I try my hardest to leave no trace of ruin and contribute to the beautification of the area after I fi
An inside peek at the lifecycle of trail building featuring Emmy Andrews, Executive Director of Central Oregon Trail Alliance. All photos by Javan Ward,
