External Web Resources
The place to find information when planning a hike or ski trip, enjoying outdoor activities, and more. Please send the Webmaster your favorite links of interest to Trail Club members. Also, let us know of any broken links.
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Covid:
Links to COVID guidelines.
Oregon State Covid Information
Washington State Covid Information
Weather:
Links to weather sites, ODOT weather cams, etc. relative to skiing, hiking and outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington State Wide Travel Information
Washington Highway Travel Alerts
Washington State Mountain Pass Cameras
Clubs:
Columbia River Orienteering Club
Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs
International Mountain Bicycling Association
Fun Links:
GORP – Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
Hikelight – Ultralite backpacking information
All Trails – Free trails database
My Open Country – General hiking information
Safety Information and Tips:
Links to sites with safety tips and information.
Survival Med – On-Line wilderness and medical education
First Aid On-Line Training Classes with ACLS
Natural Disaster Survival While Camping and Hiking
Tips for Preserving Nature While Hiking
Guide to Wilderness Medicine for Outdoor Professionals and First Responders
Washington Trails Assn: Building a First Aid Kit
Sgt Rock’s Hiking HQ: Navigating with a Map and Compass
Hiking Safety: NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation
BackCountry.com: Backpacking Planning
JustRoughingIt.com: 5 Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Government:
Links to government agencies that have a direct influence on our enjoyment of outdoor activities in the Pacific NW.
Oregon State Parks Day Use Permits
Oregon Minimum Chain Requirements
US Forest Service – Recreation Passes of the NW
Check out – Which pass do I need?
Commercial:
Links to commercial sites that provide product or services for the enjoyment of outdoor activities in the Pacific NW. The Trails Club of Oregon does not endorse these companies or assume any responsibility for services provided.
National CPR assn – Wilderness First Aid Basics
Indigo Medical Training – First Aid Tips & Training
About.com – Camping Basics
Outdoors Generations – Backpacking for Beginners
The Ultimate Hiking Guide – Links to hiking info sources
Love the Outdoors – Camping & Campgrounds
Oregon Mountain Community – Outdoor equipment
REI – Outdoor Equipment, Clinics, Travel
Area Stores: Clackamas, Hillsboro, Portland, Tualatin
Taiga Works – Clothing, Outerwear, Gear