[pct-l] RE: National Geographic Adventure magazine

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

I am thinking the timing is not quite right. But, maybe I am wrong. Somehow,
I think you would have more luck in Southern California.

Portland is greening up just fine and some blossoms are out. But, if you go
up 4000 feet you probably will find snow - haven't tried it myself yet. In
the Gorge, no snow.

The trail goes over the Bridge of the Gods at Cascade Locks, about an hour
east of Portland on I-84. You need to get quite high to get views of
anything except the Columbia River either going North or South. My guess is
that you maybe want the Oregon side, but it is a long way to the plateau and
I don't think it would look like summer.

However, perhaps going on the alternate Eagle Creek would work because that
is lower - fabulous water falls and even a tunnel behind the falls if you go
far enough. Lots of trees. But, no mountain views.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Saufley" <dsaufley@sprynet.com>
To: <smeyer@ngs.org>; <hshires@jps.net>; <editor@mail.pcta.org>;
<StoneDancer1@aol.com>; <edmond@mydogmeg.net>; <CMountainDave@aol.com>
Cc: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 4:39 PM
Subject: [pct-l] RE: National Geographic Adventure magazine


> Ms. Meyer,
>
> I am forwarding your message to the PCT-L Backcountry Mail List (as I did
Mr. Gorman's message).  Posts to the list go out to an eclectic and often
delightful assortment of PCT enthusiasts; your chances of getting that
section of geography commented upon that particular section of trail is
probably greater across this wider distribution.
>
> We'll be looking forward to the issue featuring the National Scenic
Trails, and the hikers themselves.  Thank you for helping to foster
awareness of these treasures.
>
> -=Donna Saufley=-
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From:
> To:
hshires@jps.net;editor@mail.pcta.org;dsaufley@sprynet.com;StoneDancer1@aol.c
om;edmond@mydogmeg.net;CMountainDave@aol.com
> Sent: 3/5/04 2:44:57 PM
> Subject: National Geographic Adventure magazine
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> As you may know, our writer Jim Gorman is working on a large cover story
about thru-trails in the US for our June/July double issue.
>
> We are hoping to set up a photo shoot for our cover somewhere on the
Pacific Crest Trail in the next 10 days or so. We have pinned down one
location that sounds very promising AND where we don't have to deal with
snow on the ground: it is the Columbia Gorge in Oregon. We want an alpine
looking Douglas fir/spruce type of landscape. We are told there's a trail
out of the
> gorge up onto the grassy plateau above where you can line up the cones of
Adams and Rainier...
>
> I'm calling on your expertise/feedback with the following questions:
> - has any of you been on that section of the PCt, and if yes, is there
indeed nos now on the ground, and is the vegetation green and somewhat lush?
(this shoot is for a June?/uly cover and we need to achieve a summer look in
our photo!)
> - would any of you be able to provide information as to where exactly the
trail that goes out of the gorge is located?
> - has any of you shot pictures in this specific location?
>
> Many many thanx for any information you can help with.
> Sincerely,
> SM
>
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