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Do This, Not That

DIY - Gear Making & Modification

Gearhead's Delight

General Mountaineering

Innovative Gear

Mechanical Advantage

Snow & Ice Climbing

What's in my Pack

Wilderness Navigation

Climbing Routes - GPX Tracks

Climbing Routes - Google Earth KML file

Map - NW climbing peaks

Map - Portland rock climbs and bouldering

Maps - "Highest 100"

Learn Wilderness Navigation

Wilderness Navigation Challenge

Trip Reports & Beta Photos

Pacific NW Long Hiking Routes - GPX Tracks

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Do This, Not That

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General Mountaineering

Innovative Gear

Mechanical Advantage

Snow & Ice Climbing

What's in my Pack

Wilderness Navigation

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Climbing Routes - GPX Tracks

Climbing Routes - Google Earth KML file

Map - NW climbing peaks

Map - Portland rock climbs and bouldering

Maps - "Highest 100"

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Wilderness Navigation Challenge

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Pacific NW Long Hiking Routes - GPX Tracks

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