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Kat Dierickx


Portland, OR
Contributor
136 Adventures Explored
79 Adventures Published
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Chief Marketing Officer
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[email protected]
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http://www.kathryndierickx.com

I have been hiking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, camping, backpacking, rafting, and exploring my way through the Pacific Northwest for 10 years and have loved every minute of it.

Don't sleep through nature's most beautiful moments, live them.

TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @Kat_PDX

Published Content

Published Content

Blog Posts

10 Outdoor Women You Should Follow on Instagram

10 Outdoor Women You Should Follow on Instagram

#WomenInTheWild

by Kat Dierickx

10 Outdoor Women You Should Follow on Instagram

#WomenInTheWild
by Kat Dierickx
30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit British Columbia

30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit British Columbia

by Kat Dierickx

30 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit British Columbia
by Kat Dierickx
10 Great Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Dad

10 Great Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Dad

by Kat Dierickx

10 Great Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Dad
by Kat Dierickx
Steph Jagger: Imagine What's Possible Now

Steph Jagger: Imagine What's Possible Now

#WomenInTheWild

by Kat Dierickx

Steph Jagger: Imagine What's Possible Now

#WomenInTheWild
by Kat Dierickx
Unbound: By Steph Jagger

Unbound: By Steph Jagger

#WomenInTheWild

by Kat Dierickx

Unbound: By Steph Jagger

#WomenInTheWild
by Kat Dierickx
America's National Monuments are in Jeopardy

America's National Monuments are in Jeopardy

by Kat Dierickx

America's National Monuments are in Jeopardy
by Kat Dierickx
Mountain Mama Climbing Harness by Mad Rock

Mountain Mama Climbing Harness by Mad Rock

Gear We Love

by Kat Dierickx

Mountain Mama Climbing Harness by Mad Rock

Gear We Love
by Kat Dierickx
Get Up To 40% Off New Outdoor Gear + Apparel

Get Up To 40% Off New Outdoor Gear + Apparel

Win a ReddyYeti Membership Giveaway

by Kat Dierickx

Get Up To 40% Off New Outdoor Gear + Apparel

Win a ReddyYeti Membership Giveaway
by Kat Dierickx
Snowventure

Snowventure

52 Week Adventure Challenge

by Kat Dierickx

Snowventure

52 Week Adventure Challenge
by Kat Dierickx
52 Week Adventure Challenge

52 Week Adventure Challenge

by Kat Dierickx

52 Week Adventure Challenge
by Kat Dierickx
The Outdoor Project Gift Guide 2018: Last Minute Gifts for Adventurers

The Outdoor Project Gift Guide 2018: Last Minute Gifts for Adventurers

by Kat Dierickx

The Outdoor Project Gift Guide 2018: Last Minute Gifts for Adventurers
by Kat Dierickx
15 National Parks To Visit This Winter

15 National Parks To Visit This Winter

by Kat Dierickx

15 National Parks To Visit This Winter
by Kat Dierickx
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Adventures Published

Twin Lakes Hike
Twin Lakes Hike
Twin Lakes Hike
Central Wasatch Mountains, UT
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Sundance
Sundance
Sundance
Central Wasatch Mountains, UT
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Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion + Bryce Canyon Area, UT
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Redfish Lake Outlet Campground - Redfish Lake
Redfish Lake Outlet Campground
Redfish Lake Outlet Campground
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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Dettifoss - Vatnajökull National Park
Dettifoss
Dettifoss
Other,
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North Fork of the South Platte River - Highway 96
North Fork of the South Platte River
North Fork of the South Platte River
Central Front Range, CO
Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Umpqua Wilderness, OR
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Alturas Lake Tent-Only Campsites
Alturas Lake Tent-Only Campsites
Alturas Lake Tent-Only Campsites
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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White River Falls State Park
White River Falls State Park
White River Falls State Park
Tygh Valley + Lower Deschutes, OR
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Fjaðrárgljúfur - Katla Geopark
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Other,
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South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground
Central Oregon, OR
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Strawberry Hot Springs
Strawberry Hot Springs
Strawberry Hot Springs
Park Range Area, CO
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Updates, Tips + Comments

Updates, Tips + Comments

Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe

02.26.17

Enjoying a nice walk to the falls this weekend. There were a few icy patches along the trail. As you near the falls take caution.

Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe

Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe
Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe
Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe
Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe
Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe
Tamanawas Falls Snowshoe

02.26.17

Enjoying a nice walk to the falls this weekend. There were a few icy patches along the trail.

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View from the bridge near the lodge.
Paulina Falls.
Paulina Falls.
Paulina Falls.
The restaurant and lodge at Paulina Lake.
Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail

02.18.17

Had a great time cross-country skiing to Paulina Lake this winter!

Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail

View from the bridge near the lodge. - Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail
View from the bridge near the lodge. - Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail
Paulina Falls.- Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail
Paulina Falls.- Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail
Paulina Falls.- Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail
Paulina Creek + Falls Loop Trail

02.18.17

Had a great time cross-country skiing to Paulina Lake this winter!

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Comet Falls.
Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Comet Falls Hike

10.08.16

The rainy weekend was actually a great time to head to Comet Falls as the water was really flowing. Be mindful of slick rocks when the trails are wet, but it's worth the trip in any conditions.

Comet Falls Hike

Comet Falls Hike
Comet Falls Hike
Comet Falls.- Comet Falls Hike
Comet Falls Hike

10.08.16

The rainy weekend was actually a great time to head to Comet Falls as the water was really flowing.

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Milky Way over Scout Lake.
Views of Mount Jefferson from the Whitewater Creek Trail.
River crossing just before the PCT.
Mount Jefferson from Scout Lake.
Mount Jefferson from Scout Lake.
Taking a dip in Scout Lake.
The moon over Mount Jefferson.
Milky Way over Scout Lake.
Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail

08.12.16

Backpacked to Scout Lake for the Perseids Meteor shower and had an awesome adventure!

Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail

Milky Way over Scout Lake.- Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail
Milky Way over Scout Lake.- Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail
Views of Mount Jefferson from the Whitewater Creek Trail.- Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail
Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail
River crossing just before the PCT.- Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail
Jefferson Park via Whitewater Creek Trail

08.12.16

Backpacked to Scout Lake for the Perseids Meteor shower and had an awesome adventure!

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The trail to Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes.
Small stream crossing to Alpine Lake.
The views down the Iron Creek drainage make the hike worth it on their own.
Alpine Lake is a small side trail from the main trail to Sawtooth Lake.
Alpine Lake.
Sawtooth Lake.
Campsite perched above Sawtooth Lake.
Sawtooth Lake.
Sawtooth Lake.
Campsite at Sawtooth Lake.
The drainage to the small lake near Sawtooth Lake.
The hike back down from the lakes.
The view of Alpine Lake from the trail to Sawtooth Lake.
Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

07.02.16

Did this hike over the 4th of July weekend. It was pretty crowded, but folks spread out across the trail and the views were incredible. There was still a bit of snow at Sawtooth Lake, but there was enough room to camp.

Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

The trail to Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
The trail to Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
Small stream crossing to Alpine Lake.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
The views down the Iron Creek drainage make the hike worth it on their own.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
Alpine Lake is a small side trail from the main trail to Sawtooth Lake.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage
Alpine Lake.- Alpine + Sawtooth Lakes, Iron Creek Drainage

07.02.16

Did this hike over the 4th of July weekend.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Gorge Campground

07.19.15

Great tent-only campground with sites along the river.

Gorge Campground

Gorge Campground
Gorge Campground
Gorge Campground

07.19.15

Great tent-only campground with sites along the river.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Koosah Falls

07.17.15

Lovely little waterfall with a nicely maintained trail.

Koosah Falls

Koosah Falls
Koosah Falls
Koosah Falls
Koosah Falls
Koosah Falls

07.17.15

Lovely little waterfall with a nicely maintained trail.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Sahalie Falls

07.17.15

This is beautiful and easy trail to take in the sites on the McKenzie River.

Sahalie Falls

Sahalie Falls
Sahalie Falls
Sahalie Falls
Sahalie Falls

07.17.15

This is beautiful and easy trail to take in the sites on the McKenzie River.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Hager Mountain Fire Lookout

04.29.16

Had a great night up at Hager Mountain Lookout! The sunset was amazing and the lookout was as cozy as ever.

Hager Mountain Fire Lookout

Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout

04.29.16

Had a great night up at Hager Mountain Lookout! The sunset was amazing and the lookout was as cozy as ever.

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Lower Lewis River Falls.
Lower Lewis River Falls.
Lower Lewis River Falls.
Lower Lewis River Falls from above.
Well maintained trails weave through the forest.
Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Lewis River Falls

Fall is a beautiful time to visit this area. The falls were not flowing as much as they do in the winter or spring, but the leaves make up for it. The entire drive out there was beautiful. If you take the road back to Carson instead of following the same route home, you can easily add on Falls Creek Falls or Panther Creek Falls.

Lewis River Falls

Lower Lewis River Falls.- Lewis River Falls
Lower Lewis River Falls.- Lewis River Falls
Lower Lewis River Falls.- Lewis River Falls
Lower Lewis River Falls.- Lewis River Falls
Lower Lewis River Falls from above.- Lewis River Falls
Well maintained trails weave through the forest.- Lewis River Falls

Fall is a beautiful time to visit this area.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

20 Great Fall Hikes in Oregon

Darlene,

These photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them on the site.

20 Great Fall Hikes in Oregon

Darlene,

These photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them on the site.

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Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Contributor

Where to Find Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

Matt and Josh, thank you for your valuable input. We've made adjustments to the post to address these issues. Thanks for speaking up, we certainly appreciate it.

Where to Find Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

Matt and Josh, thank you for your valuable input. We've made adjustments to the post to address these issues. Thanks for speaking up, we certainly appreciate it.

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Adventures Explored

Adventures Explored

Alturas Lake Picnic + Day Use Area
Alturas Lake Picnic + Day Use Area
Alturas Lake Picnic + Day Use Area
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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The North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin - Lake Chelan
The North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin
The North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin
Eastern North Cascades + Lake Chelan, WA
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Alturas Lake Inlet Campground
Alturas Lake Inlet Campground
Alturas Lake Inlet Campground
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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Fjaðrárgljúfur - Katla Geopark
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Fjaðrárgljúfur
Other,
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Strawberry Hot Springs
Strawberry Hot Springs
Strawberry Hot Springs
Park Range Area, CO
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Wallowa Lake State Park - Joseph, Oregon
Wallowa Lake State Park
Wallowa Lake State Park
Wallowa Mountains, OR
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Little Crater Lake
Little Crater Lake
Little Crater Lake
Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR
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White Rock Bay Campground - Antelope Island State Park
White Rock Bay Campground
White Rock Bay Campground
Great Salt Lake + Desert, UT
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Trillium Lake Loop Trail
Trillium Lake Loop Trail
Trillium Lake Loop Trail
Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR
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International Rose Test Garden - Washington Park
International Rose Test Garden
International Rose Test Garden
Portland Metro Area, OR
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Silver Lake Loop Trail Hike - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Silver Lake Loop Trail Hike
Silver Lake Loop Trail Hike
Central Wasatch Mountains, UT
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Portland Metro Area, OR
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