Category Archives: Hiking
“Dog Mountain,” a Brilliant 7-mile, 2,820-foot Elevation Gain Hike
The Columbia River Gorge separating Oregon and Washington is visually stunning—surreal even. It is also an outdoor lover’s Elysium. Waterfalls, swimming holes, trails, and more are abundant on both the Oregon and Washing sides of the river; and, the Columbia River itself … Continue reading
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A Look at VO2 Max, and 6 Ways you can Improve it
People new to running, or really any aerobic sport, have to work to build their VO2 maximums. VO2 max is a measurement of one’s maximal capacity to uptake, transport, and use oxygen during physical exertion. The higher one’s VO2 max, the … Continue reading
Smith Rock State Park, a Fitness Lover’s Playground
I believe that at least once in your life you owe it to yourself to check out Smith Rock State Park located on the outskirts of Terrebonne, Oregon (a twenty-minute drive from Bend). It is nothing short of a Mecca … Continue reading
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