Category Archives: Adventures

Waitomo Caves

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Trent M

My sense of adventure compelled me to rent a car so I could visit the Waitomo Caves (3 hr drive). They like to drive on the left-side of the road, so I had a bit of a learning curve. Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Lava Canyon Hike

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Trent M

As the trail just reopened yesterday, I embarked on a hike adventure to Lava Canyon today. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm. Of the hundreds of hiking trails I’ve been on, this is my favorite. It has unusual geological … Continue reading →

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Comet Falls Hike at Mount Rainier

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Trent M

Images of Comet Falls and surrounding area- a very scenic place.

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Mountain Biking at Black Rock (Falls City, Oregon)

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Trent M

This is a 12 second video showing me do a couple basic (and comparatively small) jumps at the ‘Basic Training’ part of the freestyle mountain biking area at Black Rock (near Falls City, Oregon). This jump along the ‘Granny’s Kitchen’ … Continue reading →

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Post Canyon Mountain Biking

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Trent M

Images of mountain biking at Post Canyon near Hood River, Oregon- from Saturday, Aug. 22nd. Beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Hood River Valley That’s me doing a downhill log ride. Riding off a little drop and putting my … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Mountain Hike

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Trent M

On Saturday, Dec. 6th, two of us went on a short hike to Hardy and Rodney Falls, on the path to Hamilton Mountain. Hardy Falls Rodney Falls Columbia River Gorge Sunset in the Gorge The sunset displayed an amazing pinkish … Continue reading →

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