Written on June 19, 2011
Things you should know before backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail Practical Advice on what to pack, how long does it take, where to get supplies, where to camp, how to get permits, where is there water ect. From your Catalina Island Expert! Catalina! Ah, the Trans Catalina Trail! Hopefully you read my brief introduction to...
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Written on June 15, 2011
A Comprehensive Guide on the New and Famous Trans Catalina Trail. Everything you need to know about packing, planning, weather, sights, campsites, things to see, and other fun adventures on the 37 mile backpacking trail. Perhaps the country’s only backpacking trail with GUARANTEED good weather! I don’t mean to brag, ...
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Written on May 28, 2011
Well, who would have thought that this blog is getting more google hits than anything! I’m pleased to say that people have actually been inspired to head off on some epic adventures from these posts. Not to brag, but there’s even a couple folks doing the Pacific Crest Trail after reading some posts. So with a...
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Written on April 7, 2011
o”I wanted a little of that swagger that comes with being able to gaze at afar horizon through eyes of chipped granite and say with a slow, manly sniff, “Yeah, I’ve shit in the woods.” ~Bill Bryson, on why he walked the Appalachian Trail (Source: Amazon) Continuing in the vein of long distance backpacking, I’d...
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Written on March 31, 2011
Near the Golden Staircase in Kings Canyon There’s only so much you can learn from reading about the John Muir Trail, but it always helps! There are some very worthy guidebooks which should accompany you on your journey. John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America’s Most Famous Trail, by Elizabeth Wenk, was my...
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