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Show Notes
First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just to be safe.
A solo five-day trip into bear country is a bold foray into backpacking.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we continue our My Epic Adventure series with a tale from our own Jamie Hale, who recounts his very first backpacking trip on the Rogue River Trail in southern Oregon.
With blisters, bears, snakes and ticks, it’s a true Oregon backpacking adventure. But one luxurious twist made the trip a bit easier to handle, and gave Jamie some much-needed rest along the way.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
- How Jamie landed on this particular trail for his first backpacking trip.
- What is the Rogue River Trail like?
- Backpacking into bear country can get a little dicey.
- Spending a night at Paradise was a game changer.
- What to know before backpacking the Rogue River Trail yourself.
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