Author Archives: RonUlrich

Moved to the NW 5 yrs ago. Spent the first 4 familiarizing myself with the local taverns and back roads. Started exploring the hills and mountains last year, the way i had intended - on foot ! Makin' up for lost time, I'm hittin the PCT in 2012. I'm creative, Off beat, A big kid, and amateur photographer. I thought i'd take these traits and do something 'totally Ron' Cuz there's a Right Way... and a Ron Way.

Weekend travels cont’d

By RonUlrich | Published May 6, 2013

5/4/13 34.7* last night. 7 a.m. It’s nearly 37* I should do more hikes like i did today… possibly without the widow-makers… a nice slow start to our morning, after i finally crawled out of my sleeping bag (the new Phantom 15 was SO cozy) we ate breakfast, pit-toilet (:-), and started down the trail. [...]

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Weekend Travels with new toys & gear

By RonUlrich | Published May 6, 2013

5/3/13 Blog test testing testing 1-2-3….. fri may 3, 2013 central OR 0mi i’m happy to b writing from my tent, sleeping under the stars for the first time sine i left the PCT in Sept. My friend & trail angel, Karen (Funhog) are out to enjoy a beautiful Oregon weekend hiking to the Twin [...]

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Defiance made me weak.

By RonUlrich | Published April 29, 2013

That title could be filled with all kinds of juicy information about myself I’m sure, but it’s just Mt. Defiance.  At 4960 Ft in elevation it’s considered the highest point in the Columbia River Gorge and one of the toughest hikes in the area.  I heard of it a couple of months ago and knew [...]

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I Got A Job…. WHAT !????

By RonUlrich | Published April 3, 2013

Yeah.  It’s true.  I just started a job last week.  What to do next is driving me crazy. I over think everything, so that’s really all this is…. Me Over Thinking!  But Publicly, so maybe I’ll work it out as I type. Post PCT I moved to the Portland area and began the search for [...]

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March Calendar Photo – Dorothy Lake

By RonUlrich | Published March 26, 2013

It’s March 26th! What better day to tell you about the March photo on your hiking26.com calendar ! This is Dorothy Lake – June 21st, 2012 – Pacific Crest Trail Mile 998. One of the many memorable lakes along the PCT. Located in California near the PCT exit from Yosemite. Although I was VERY anxious [...]

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