Hood National Forest to chase the summer snow up on the glacier.
But dont roll out the good ol summer setup just quite yet.
Hell, you could even sleep in the parking lot of the resort if you so desire.
Find a Good Spot
First things first, you gotta know where youre going to camp.
Luckily, the Mt.
Hood National Forest is bursting with spots to set up.
Heres a few of my favorite:
I.
Old Timberline Road / W. Leg
II.
It also has really convenient oven-style firepits that make cooking food in the rain WAY more enjoyable.
The Airstrip
Head East from Govy and look to your right for signs signaling for Trillium Lake.
Turn down road and immediately turn left.
Pick a Dry Arrival and Departure Day
Setting up a campsite in the rain is not very fun.
Thats why its key to plan your arrival and departure around the weather.
Try and be flexible with these two dates, as the rain in Oregon can be relentless.
Stay Dry
The moisture, especially towards the beginning of the month of June can be quite intense.
Staying dry is the main ingredient to staying warm during nightfall.
Heres a list of inexpensive fun activities to do while youre in the woods.
Be Prepared
Shit happens more frequently than you’ve got the option to imagine when you live outside.
Sharing is Caring
Selfishness will get you nowhere in the woods.
Pool your resources together for a much more enjoyable experience.
rotating driving, whos buying the 30-rack, Laundromat runs, groceries, etc.)
Lock it Up
Crows and critters will steal your food if you leave it exposed.
Same goes for your prized possessions.
We had a couple pairs of ski pants stolen over the course of two days.
Buy in Bulk
Especially if you plan on an extended visit with multiple people.
Everything is cheaper this way.
You save gas on slimming down your number of excursions to Sandy to get groceries, utensils and extras.
Make Friends
Theres a lot of people chasing the same dream as you this summer.
So plan ahead and bring an assortment of goodies.
A 48-pack of ramen and beer will give you a sodium overdose.
Trust me on this one.
Thank you for reading and enjoy this summer while it lasts!
