I will go hiking all year long. In the heat of summer, the damp coolness of the spring and autumn and even in the snows of winter. In my hiking videos I will give you a tour of the trails, a little history about them sometimes, and hopefully with my hiking videos, inspire you to explore nature too. My backpacking videos focus more on how to successfully camp out in the woods and how relaxing it can be. Cycling videos are for those that would like to see a little more speed in the video rather than the steady progression of the hiking videos. :)
If you’re looking for a Southern Oregon hike that offers more than panoramic views, the Boundary Springs Trail is worth adding to your list. Located in the Upper Rogue River area, this trail takes you through a landscape shaped by an ancient volcanic eruption, a devastating forest fire, and thousands of years of flowing water. The destination is Boundary Springs, where groundwater emerges from a hillside and forms the beginnings of the Rogue River.
Bear Gulch to Sterling Mine to Tunnel Ridge Bear Gulch Trailhead We start this trail at the Bear Gulch trailhead, south of Jacksonville. There’s parking here for 7-10 cars, but when I was there in mid-October on a Friday, mine was the only car there all day. The Bear Gulch trail connects to the Sterling Mine Ditch trail system. You can easily turn this 5 mile hike into a much longer one, or, as you’ll see later, a shorter hike if you prefer. The shorter version is a little
(Accompanying video can be found here: https://youtu.be/8g0QMOhXWtw) What are the three core principles of outdoor adventure? The three non-negotiable principles of outdoor adventure are: 1) Respect Nature's Indifference (accepting human physical limits in the wild), 2) Gather Trail Knowledge (researching weather, terrain, and route reports, etc.) 3) Align Your Tools (selecting clothing, footwear, and survival gear based on your research). Whether you are heading out for
