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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2023 · 20 MIN

How to Backpack in Oregon (And Not Become Bear Food)

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But hiking and camping for days can feel daunting. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Karrie Carnes, a volunteer ambassador for the women’s outdoor empowerment organization, Women Who Explore. Their Portland chapter leads groups through the wilderness year-round on free backpacking excursions. Karrie’s sharing her best-kept tips for first-time backpackers and a few of her favorite trails to start your journey. Karrie’s picks for backpacking trips: Easy: Salmon River Trail  Lower Twin Lake Boulder Lake Shell Rock Lake  Timothy Lake Intermediate: Silver Star Hard: Timberline Trail Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But hiking and camping for days can feel daunting. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Karrie Carnes, a volunteer ambassador for the women’s outdoor empowerment organization, Women Who Explore. Their Portland chapter leads groups through the wilderness year-round on free backpacking excursions. Karrie’s sharing her best-kept tips for first-time backpackers and a few of her favorite trails to start your journey. Karrie’s picks for backpacking trips: Easy: Salmon River Trail  Lower Twin Lake Boulder Lake Shell Rock Lake  Timothy Lake Intermediate: Silver Star Hard: Timberline Trail Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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