5 April 2013 | Ashland, OR — The Shoofly Trail in the Red Buttes Wilderness is a really special place. The trailhead, just south of Applegate Lake, is at less than 3,500 ft. elevation; that’s low hanging fruit. From there, […]
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4 April 2013 | Ashland, OR — The Siskiyou Mountain Club needs gear. We have a growing number of volunteers eager to put their sweat and time into the trail, but who simply cannot afford high-ticket items, such as quality […]
\ 1 April 2013 | Ashland, OR — Get out this spring, into the Siskiyous, do something different, and see somewhere new. Make a difference, and meet people who show real passion for backcountry adventure. Red Buttes Wilderness Area Sat, […]
A revised journal from August 2012by Gabe Howe16 August 2012 | Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area, Slide Creek — Most come here and see the old. They look through these sun-bleached snags, through time, into an old conifer forest, which once shaded this […]
SMC Director Gabe Howe points at Pearsoll Peak From Gabe Howe, SMC Director28 February 2013 | Ashland, OR — There are some (up)dates every SMC follower should know about. Friday, March 1 — First Friday Artwalk at Indigo Creek Outfitters. […]
22 February 2013 | Portland, OR — Get up to pace this year with High Cascade Forest Volunteers. Their free training weekends are your chance to hone your trail skills, get the needed USFS certifications to do trail work, and meet […]
A Campfire Confessionby Gabe HoweThis is a journal excerpt from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area in 2012. I had just watched one trail crew depart Carter Creek for home, and had a full day till the next crew arrived. For 24 […]
12 February 2013 | Ashland, OR — On February 18 the Club will put on its first presentation of Campfire Confessions, Real stories from the Siskiyou backcountry. The highlight of the short presentations are inspiring stories told straight from volunteers. Next […]
4 February 2013 | Ashland, OR — The Siskiyou Mtn Club received news today that we were awarded a $1000 grant by the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Association (PNWFSA), also known as the OldSmokeys. The award will be used to […]