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Summit: W7I/SR-167
Submitted by K7ZO on
K7MK and I headed out to activate this summit as our first ever activation. K7MK has been assembling a SOTA capable station for the last 6 months or so. We have done a dry run or two in his back yard and even hauled it up to a non-SOTA summit back…
Summit: W7O/CC-118
Submitted by ND7PA on
The summit near "Dimple Hill" (W7O/CC-118) in McDonald forest near Corvallisis a nice first summit or a good summit if you are in the area but don't havemuch time to spare. To get there, travel north about 4 miles on OR 99W fromCorvallis until…
Summit: W7O/CM-132
Submitted by ND7PA on
There is a small peak south of Big Lake and the Hoodoo Butte ski area thathas piqued my interest for some time. (Ah, bad pun) I was there during a warmday in March. However, Big Lake road is closed beyond the Ray Benson snoparkuntil May. Therefore,…
Summit: W7O/CM-077
Submitted by ND7PA on
This is a continuation of a trip I took to W7O/CM-132 during which I alsowent to Sand Mountain, W7O/CM-077. Proceed as mentioned in the other blogentry for W7O/CM-132, but before reaching the Big Lake Campgrounds turnoff FS 2690 onto FS 810, the Old…
Summit: W7W/SN-105
Submitted by N7KRN on
Current trail conditions are packed snow and ice. Probably more to come in the next couple of days. We didn't bring our Yaktrax and paid the price by slipping and sliding all over the place. Our ascent took too long, and the more careful descent…
Summit: W7O/CC-038
Submitted by ND7PA on
McCulloch Peak is another great peak to actiavte if you are in the Corvallis area. It is reached by taking OR Hwy 99W north from Corvallis and turning left about 3 miles from town on Lewisburg Rd. Take Lewisburg road 1.3 miles and bear…
Summit: W7W/KG-115
Submitted by K7ATN on
Tiger Mountain is in about the middle of the Tiger Mountain State Forest southeast of Issaquah. Access is via a gravel forest road and you may want to use a GPS or track your mileage as any signs may not lead you clearly to the summit. You'll need a…
Summit: W7I/BC-092
Submitted by K7ZO on
K7MK and I headed out on a somewhat blustery spring day for our second ever activation. With snow still on higher peaks and Forest Service roads not opening up until April 30th we headed to this nearby 1 pointer. Per Google Earth and other satellite…
Summit: W7W/CH-228
Submitted by N7KRN on
This is an easily accessed peak in an area that's currently undergoing logging activity. We went up on a Saturday and had the place to ourselves. The peak and ridge is rocky with a few trees and lot's of deer and elk sign. There is a pleasant view…
Summit: W7W/KG-122
Submitted by K7MAS on
A very nice springtime activation of Squak Mountain, 2,024 Feet, 617 Meters elevation, a 2 point SOTA summit. This was a return trip to work HF, as opposed the all 2M FM I used on my first activation of Squak, a little less than a year ago.…