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Skies above Yosemite

How to get backcountry weather forecasts

When packing for a backpacking trip, the potential weather is a key factor in what to bring. But if you are visiting the backcountry, standard…

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Wunderlich County Park Loop 
5.5 miles – 1153 ft.

Wunderlich County Park in San Mateo County is a gem of a local hike spot with history. In addition to numerous hiking trails through redwoods,…

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Video: Beauty of Mono Lake and Mammoth High Country

For regular readers of this blog, you probably already know the name James Temple (@jtemple). He’s one of my backpacking buddies and a hobbyist documentary…

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Point Reyes: Arch Rock Loop 
11.7 miles – 1895 ft

Inspiring videos: Backpacking the John Muir Trail

Lands End Loop: Sutro Baths, China Beach & Cliff House 
 5.2 miles – 916 ft.

Armstrong Redwoods Loop 
 2.3 miles – 473 ft.

Overheard: “My backpack is my Kryptonite”

Mono Lake: South Tufa and Navy Beach 
1.7 miles – 97 ft.

Inyo National Forest: McLeod Lake Loop 
less than 2 miles – 1025 ft.

China Camp Loop 
8.5 miles – 700 ft.

Coastal Trail: Tennessee Valley to Pelican Inn 
9.7 miles – 2386 ft.

Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mtn.) East Trail 
4 miles – 1,200 feet

Backpacker recipe: Israeli couscous, trail style