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Summit: W7O/WV-015
Submitted by K7ATN on
Another highly recommended hike and activation - this one in the Clackamas River drainage. The trailhead is about 90 minutes from Portland and the round trip hike is 6.2 miles with 2000 feet of elevation gain - getting you great views from a lovely…
Summit: W7O/CN-078
Submitted by K7ATN on
This yet unnamed peak deserves a good name as it's a very worthwhile activation. It's a bit out of the way but very quiet compared to nearby Lookout Mountain and the views on a clear day of Mount Hood are excellent. These are directions from the…
Summit: W7I/CU-345
Submitted by KG7E on
Wanted to try out my gear so I hiked up this butte which is right behind my house. About 1000 ft straight up. No trail to speak of, just a lot of loose rock. Set up my Buddipole and tuned it with a small analyzer. Operated 20m CW with my…
Summit: W7I/NI-106
Submitted by KF7EHT on
Here's a quick report on my activation yesterday of W7I/NI-106, ie, 6114. The mountain is on the Idaho-Montana border, just off Interstate-90, and across the valley from the Lookout Pass Ski area. This area seems to get snow when other places don't…
Summit: W7W/KG-132
Submitted by K7MAS on
On a quck training hike for our Switzerland Hiking / Climbing tour next July / August, I decided to throw in my 2M HT at the last minute. Wilderness Peak is an easy 4 miles RT hike gaining 1200 feet, to a summit elevation of 1,600. It is…
Summit: W7O/WV-054
Submitted by ND7PA on
I had been wondering about the peak Thomas Cairn for awhile afterelk hunting in the Snow Peak area in Linn county this year. Althoughit was not eligible for winter points, I just had to get up thereand see what it looked like up close.Thomas Cairn…
Summit: W7U/UT-043
Submitted by K7ATN on
A pleasant activation nearly any time of year near Draper, Utah. In January there was snow enough for snowshoes or cross-country skiing to the summit - in summer hiking or a mountain bike could work for the 1.4 mile one-way.The trailhead starts at…
Summit: W7W/MC-028
Submitted by HG1DUL on
Longwire mnt. 2012-07-15 CN96jv50Quickly, after Old Scab I activate this plateau as well. So far the most-most easiest "hike", or more like a walk in a park. Driving…
Summit: W7O/CE-213
Submitted by K7ATN on
UPDATE March 2023: W7O/CE-213 has been retired (prominance 480 feet).Awbrey Butte is a summit in suburban Bend, Oregon. Although the Activation Zone is surrounded by private property and the summit proper is a fenced…
Summit: W7O/WV-052
Submitted by K7ATN on
A near "drive-up" two-point summit in the Clackamas River drainage with good views. This area is likely busy in the summer but it was mostly quiet on this December day. Note that this area seems to be a popular place for target practice, although…