HomeLocal hiking & backpacking groups
Chemeketans.org - club based in Salem
Meetup groups in Portland area:
Mountaineers - club based in Seattle
Sierra Club:
- Oregon Sierra Club - National club with local chapters in Oregon
- Columbia Group - Columbia Group of Sierra Club, representing Portland and northwest Oregon
- Loo Wit Group - Loo Wit Group of Sierra Club, representing Vancouver, WA area
Local outdoor & backpacking gear stores
Miscellaneous links:
gear reviews, outdoor tips, maps, trails, gear lists
Backpacker Magazine - Select the Gear, Skills, or Video links on the menu bar
Meetup: Portland Hiking Meetup Group - Select Files on left hand menu
Portland Hikers - Field Guide, Maps, Find a Hike!, and Links on the menu bar
REI - Local stores have informative & instructional clinics
REI Expert Advice - Articles on specific backpack, hiking, and outdoor topics
Trails.com - Outdoor 101, Trail Finder, Topo Maps, and Gear links on menu bar
Resources for hikes & backpacks
Local Hikes - Hiking Trails Near U.S. Metropolitan Areas
Doug Lorain: backpacking and hiking guides for Oregon, Washington, Idaho
Northwest Hiker - Interactive hiking guides
Portland Hikers - Field Guide and Find a Hike! links on menu bar
William Sullivan: Oregon Adventures - Guidebooks that cover the state of Oregon