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"It took a village." Winter Trail Maintenance in the Fremont-Winema National Forest

"It took a village." Winter Trail Maintenance i...

Vincent DiFrancesco

This past weekend, staff members Trevor Meyer and Cole Boback led a small crew of volunteers into the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Their goal was to clear winter trails in anticipation...

"It took a village." Winter Trail Maintenance i...

Vincent DiFrancesco

This past weekend, staff members Trevor Meyer and Cole Boback led a small crew of volunteers into the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Their goal was to clear winter trails in anticipation...

Rogue River National Recreation Trail closed indefinitely

Rogue River National Recreation Trail closed in...

Gabriel Howe

The moment presents an opportunity for someone who has the resources to endow the Rogue River Trail and secure it for future generations 11 NOVEMBER 2025 | MARIAL, OR. –...

Rogue River National Recreation Trail closed in...

Gabriel Howe

The moment presents an opportunity for someone who has the resources to endow the Rogue River Trail and secure it for future generations 11 NOVEMBER 2025 | MARIAL, OR. –...

Women's Chainsaw Course draws participants from across the Rogue Valley

Women's Chainsaw Course draws participants from...

Vincent DiFrancesco

02 NOVEMBER 2025 | GOLD HILL, OR. -- Our long-awaited Women’s Chainsaw Course took place this weekend, and was a great success. The first day of the program began at Siskiyou...

Women's Chainsaw Course draws participants from...

Vincent DiFrancesco

02 NOVEMBER 2025 | GOLD HILL, OR. -- Our long-awaited Women’s Chainsaw Course took place this weekend, and was a great success. The first day of the program began at Siskiyou...

Fall crews whoop Lone Pilot Trail through training exercises

Fall crews whoop Lone Pilot Trail through train...

Gabriel Howe

Want to explore the Lone Pilot Trail? Head to the Pilot Rock Trailhead and download our 11x17-inch geo-referenced PDF for just $2.50.Directions to the Pilot Rock Trailhead: From I-5 exit 6,...

Fall crews whoop Lone Pilot Trail through train...

Gabriel Howe

Want to explore the Lone Pilot Trail? Head to the Pilot Rock Trailhead and download our 11x17-inch geo-referenced PDF for just $2.50.Directions to the Pilot Rock Trailhead: From I-5 exit 6,...

Now accepting submissions to publish in print edition

Now accepting submissions to publish in print e...

Gabriel Howe

Siskiyou Mountain Club is accepting submissions to publish in our print newsletter, the Siskiyou Hiker. Send articles to info@siskiyoumountainclub.org. We read all submissions and will contact you within 30 days...

Now accepting submissions to publish in print e...

Gabriel Howe

Siskiyou Mountain Club is accepting submissions to publish in our print newsletter, the Siskiyou Hiker. Send articles to info@siskiyoumountainclub.org. We read all submissions and will contact you within 30 days...

2025 crew member Mim Fritzsche: "You said you can do things and now I know I can."

2025 crew member Mim Fritzsche: "You said you c...

Gabriel Howe

22 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TALENT, OR. -- In the spring of 2025, Mim Fritzsche of Illinois graduated from high school. But the summer was already spoken for because she'd enlisted...

2025 crew member Mim Fritzsche: "You said you c...

Gabriel Howe

22 SEPTEMBER 2025 | TALENT, OR. -- In the spring of 2025, Mim Fritzsche of Illinois graduated from high school. But the summer was already spoken for because she'd enlisted...