EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 18 MIN
Making the Most of Oregon’s Late Summer Backpacking
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But for a lot of us, planning to go hiking and camping for days at a time can feel daunting. Today, we’re listening back to a conversation with Karrie Carnes, a volunteer ambassador for the nonprofit Women Who Explore. Their Portland chapter leads groups year-round on free wilderness excursions. She'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 This conversation first aired on Aug. 13, 2023 We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. 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. Learn more about the other sponsors of this August 13th episode: Rose City Comic Con Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Clinton Street Theater Cascadia Getaways Montavilla Jazz
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The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But for a lot of us, planning to go hiking and camping for days at a time can feel daunting. Today, we’re listening back to a conversation with Karrie Carnes, a volunteer ambassador for the nonprofit Women Who Explore. Their Portland chapter leads groups year-round on free wilderness excursions. She'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 This conversation first aired on Aug. 13, 2023 We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. 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. Learn more about the other sponsors of this August 13th episode: Rose City Comic Con Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Clinton Street Theater Cascadia Getaways Montavilla Jazz
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