Dayhikes — Latest — Odysseus Jones

Dixie Butte - a 7,500' peak with a road to the top. Sound boring? Try it in the winter. What may otherwise be a slog up a dusty double track becomes a trek through a peaceful and empty forest. And don't let the height fool you - once you break above treeline you're treated to views often reserved for peaks with 5-digit elevations.

Winter, Summit Hikes, DayhikesMark JonesFebruary 4, 2017Dixie ButteSnowshoeing, Winter Hike, Summit Hikes, OregonComment

Rock Roll Peak & Pt. 10,334

Looking for a good peak to get your peakbagging toes wet? In June, 2016 we found a great beginner peak: Rock Roll Peak near Ketchum, ID. And if you get to the top and still want more, get some scrambling with a short hike to a neighboring peak.

Summit Hikes, DayhikesMark JonesDecember 10, 2016Summit Hikes, Pioneer Mountains, Idaho Peaks, Beginner PeaksComment

Winter hike to Smith Creek Falls

One of my favorite type of hikes is the "Natural Phenomenon" hike. A hike that allows you to witness something that transcends the already-spectacular beauty of the outdoors and gives you a once-a-season or even once-a-lifetime experience. My hike last weekend to Smith Creek Falls definitely qualifies.