Jefferson WLDN Backpacking: Day 1
View of Mount Jefferson from my campsite at Scout Lake in Jefferson Park. 😍
I’m starting a 5 day adventure in the Jefferson Wilderness. Will be threading more photos and updates below if you’re interested in following along.
Will post more as I find internet. I’m currently at a remote location behind Russell Lake.
This is a trip to remember, i’m so happy!
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Jefferson WLDN Backpacking: Day 2
Hiked 20 miles from Jefferson Park to Marion Lake via the Lake of the Wood trail, among others. This trail was a nightmare. Starts out with swarms of mosquitoes and swampy lakes and then takes you though an unmaintained mile or so of trail with hundreds of down trees. Then passed by a couple pretty lakes. Pulled out another tick and found a second in my tent. Still having fun.
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My current feelings about Picaridin vs 100% Deet: 👎🏼
Have to reapply 2 to 3 times per day and still doesn’t repel mosquitoes as well.
Update: I’m sorry, I was wrong about Picaridin. Or at least I don’t actually know. More details: https://mastodon.social/@andrewbriscoe/110656576797959813
You can buy concentrated permethrin on Amazon and dilute it to spray on clothing, on patio furniture, hammocks, etc. It costs pennies on the dollar compared to the premixed sprays sold in outdoor stores.
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