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Rookie Reflections on Mount Washington: 16 miles. 14 hours. 12 climbers. One amateur.

I was gassed, bleeding, and had used the last burst of energy I had to push myself out of the slot, and before me now was the final leg of the journey: a 300 foot rope climb to the top.

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Fishing, Conservation

In Search of Small Stream Gems

Fishing, Conservation

It is no surprise that some of the most beautiful, unique looking trout in the state are tucked away where no one can find them.

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Balancing on a Crowded Log: Willamalane’s Role in Supporting Northwestern Pond Turtles

Conservation

Meet the Northwestern pond turtle: a semi-aquatic, freshwater turtle species unique to the West Coast of the United States. They are one of just two turtle species native to Oregon.

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Coastbound: A Backcountry Sandboarding Guide to the Oregon Dunes

Located between the towns of Florence and Coos Bay, it is the largest expanse of coastal dunes in North America. Towering sand dunes stretch for miles here, making it a hidden paradise for an adrenaline-fueled sport you may not even know exists: sandboarding.

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Your Reason for the Season

It’s been quite a few years since I picked up my first fly rod now, but waking up, making coffee, and throwing my gear in the car to drive into the mountains in search of summertime trout has become one of my favorite things in the world.

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