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Kat Dierickx


Portland, OR
Team
135 Adventures Explored
78 Adventures Published
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Role: 
Chief Marketing Officer
Email: 
[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

Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park
Central Oregon, OR
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Wallowa Lake State Park Campground - Joseph, Oregon
Wallowa Lake State Park Campground
Wallowa Lake State Park Campground
Wallowa Mountains, OR
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Panther Creek Falls
Panther Creek Falls
Panther Creek Falls
Mt. Adams/Indian Heaven Wilderness/Goat Rocks, WA
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Jökulsárlón - Breiðamerkurjökull
Jökulsárlón
Jökulsárlón
Other,
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Grizzly Creek Trail - Glenwood Canyon
Grizzly Creek Trail
Grizzly Creek Trail
Flat Tops + White River Plateau, CO
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South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground
South Shore Campground
Central Oregon, OR
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Dynjandi (Fjallfoss) - Arnarfjörður, Westfjords (Vestfirðir)
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
Other,
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Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier Area, WA
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Chinook Bay Campground - Redfish Lake
Chinook Bay Campground
Chinook Bay Campground
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
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Ape Caves
Ape Caves
Ape Caves
Southwest Washington/Mount St. Helens, WA
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Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Pickett Butte Fire Lookout
Umpqua Wilderness, OR
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Owyhee River: Rome to Birch Creek
Owyhee River: Rome to Birch Creek
Owyhee River: Rome to Birch Creek
Owyhee Plateau, OR
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Updates, Tips + Comments

Updates, Tips + Comments

Kat Dierickx | Portland, OR
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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
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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
Team

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
Team

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
Team

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

Catherine Creek Hiking Trail
Catherine Creek Hiking Trail
Catherine Creek Hiking Trail
Columbia River Gorge, WA
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Maple Trail - Forest Park
Maple Trail
Maple Trail
Portland Metro Area, OR
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Tryon Creek State Park
Tryon Creek State Park
Tryon Creek State Park
Portland Metro Area, OR
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Hager Mountain Fire Lookout - Fremont-Winema National Forest
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Hager Mountain Fire Lookout
Southeastern Oregon, OR
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Sellwood Riverfront Park
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Sellwood Riverfront Park
Portland Metro Area, OR
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Tamanawas Falls Hike
Tamanawas Falls Hike
Tamanawas Falls Hike
Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR
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Beavertail Recreation Site + Campground
Beavertail Recreation Site + Campground
Beavertail Recreation Site + Campground
Tygh Valley + Lower Deschutes, OR
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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
Alturas Lake Inlet Day Use Area
Alturas Lake Inlet Day Use Area
Alturas Lake Inlet Day Use Area
Sun Valley + Sawtooth Mountains, ID
Diamond Beach - Jökulsárlón
Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach
Other,
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Twin Lakes Hike
Twin Lakes Hike
Twin Lakes Hike
Central Wasatch Mountains, UT
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Tom Dick + Harry Mountain
Tom Dick + Harry Mountain
Tom Dick + Harry Mountain
Mt. Hood + Clackamas River Area, OR
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