SlowBro's Blog Posts

2024 Trails / OHT

Ice Storms and Preparation

Well, we were lucky. No trees fell on the house. We never lost power. And we were even able to offer a place to stay for a friend who couldn’t get to her house...

2024 Trails / Buckeye Trail / OHT

New Year. New Trails

This year my plan is to hike a couple of shorter trails and a few multi day backpacking trips. Now, by shorter, I mean around 200+ miles. I know this is not everyone’s idea...

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Welcome

Welcome to my old blog in a new space. After a decade of using the Postholer.com site to post my blogs, I have decided to try out a new set up. In doing so...

OCT

Reflections on a Unique Trail

My OCT journey is done, at least the walking part. It often takes me weeks, months, and even years, to process the impact of these treks on me. My body will take a few...

OCT

Last Day on the OCT

Yesterday, as I walked through Neskowin, there were signs warning residents to secure their trash as bears roamed the streets at night. Neskowin is nestled at the northern base of Cascade Head, a 102...

OCT

The Whole Trail in One Day

Well, tomorrow I hike into Lincoln City and end my journey, but what I want to talk about is today. The last 24 hours has been an encapsulation of my whole OCT adventure. Yesterday...