Inaguaral Wildwood Adventure Day
Yesterday was an exciting milestone for The Alpenglow Trail Co.! We hosted our very first Wildwood Adventure Day!
And what a day it was. Of the six runners who joined us, three took on the full Wildwood Trail End-to-End, all 30 miles of it through Portland’s legendary Forest Park. One of those runners was celebrating his first-ever End-to-End and his 30th birthday, a solid 30 for 30!
This was also the debut pop-up for Blue Diamond Pizza, a heartfelt new mobile pizza business founded by fellow trail runner and community builder, Josh Casey. Built on the belief that sharing a slice can strengthen community. The mission, to craft exceptional pizza that nourishes both body and spirit while creating moments of connection and joy, couldn’t have aligned more perfectly with the spirit of this day.
We couldn’t have asked for better fall running weather: crisp air, warm golden light filtering through autumn leaves, and trails alive with color. Each participant crafted their own adventure, choosing the distance and pace that felt right for them. Some tackled big miles, others embraced a shorter section of the trail, all leaning into the essence of what Alpenglow stands for: moving through nature with intention, connection, and joy.
Forest Park was buzzing with energy. Runners, hikers, and leaf-peepers filled the trails, all soaking in the day. Along the way, our crew met a couple of other groups taking on the End-to-End challenge. We provided hydration and nutrition, swapped stories, offered encouragement, and shared that unique sense of camaraderie that only the trail can inspire.
We wrapped the day with a trail-gate celebration at the finish line: fresh pizza hot out of the oven, music and laughter flowing, and the kind of good vibes that remind you why community matters.
If you missed this one, there’s still one more chance to join a Wildwood Adventure Day before the year ends! Our final event of 2025 will take place on Sunday, December 7th, and we’d love to see you there! Then, mark your calendars for January 1st, when we’ll release the full 2026 Alpenglow Trail Co. schedule, including both our Wildwood Adventure Days and the much-anticipated Goat Rocks Basecamp Adventures.
The inaugural Wildwood Adventure Day was everything we hoped it would be, a mix of challenge, connection, and celebration. A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, shared the trail, and helped make history for The Alpenglow Trail Co.
Here’s to many more adventures ahead. 🌲✨