I've enjoyed documenting my hikes over the years so much, that I'm continuing this practice in 2026. No big hiking challenge, just creating a list of good memories.
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Hike No. 1 - 1/1/26 - Angel's Rest, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. I was bound and determined to get in a New Year's Day hike, even if the weather wasn't being cooperative. So I headed out to one of the few Gorge trails that wasn't damaged by the recent rain and windstorms, Angel's Rest. It's been a few years since I've hiked this trail and because it's kind of short, had big plans to continue exploring some trails once I got to the top. However, the weather had other plans. The wind was gusting in the parking lot and didn't let up in the least as I climbed the trail. Add to the wind just enough intermittent rain to get me wet, and it created quite miserable conditions. By the time I finally got to the top of Angel's Rest, the wind was blowing so strongly, I didn't feel safe. So I tagged the summit and headed straight back down! Oh well, at least I got outside. 4.5 miles, 1700 feet elevation gain.
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