Ian Nelson has been the PCTA’s Regional Representative for Northern California/Southern Oregon for more than 15 years. He is based in the beautiful Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon and enjoys exploring the many wilderness areas in the region.
As the PCT traverses the Soda Mountain Wilderness in Southern Oregon, it rarely crests above 5,000 feet. This section of trail affords outstanding views and takes in some of the region’s mixed coniferous forests as it passes well-known Pilot Rock. Some winters at elevations below 5,000 feet, minimal snow may ... Read more
The moment someone crests the rim of Crater Lake for the first time, the view across the caldera is not only memorable, it is truly one of the iconic views within the country’s national parks. And as Oregon’s only national park, it is an important stop for any long-distance hiker ... Read more
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