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My Epic Adventure: Jamie's first backpacking trip

First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just to be safe.

A solo five-day trip into bear country is a bold foray into backpacking.

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we continue our My Epic Adventure series with a tale from our own Jamie Hale, who recounts his very first backpacking trip on the Rogue River Trail in southern Oregon.

With blisters, bears, snakes and ticks, it’s a true Oregon backpacking adventure. But one luxurious…

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