Written on June 4, 2019
Cahto Peak and Signal Peak are prominent summits of the South Fork Eel River Wilderness. They are rarely climbed except by peakbaggers looking for a view.
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Written on June 3, 2019
Mt Konocti is a volcano located in scenic Lake County, California. Its a fantastic hike with a unique view of Clear Lake, California's largest freshwater lake
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Written on November 12, 2018
In a departure from my typical rough-and-tumble trips across the Western Backcountry, my wife and I spent a three day weekend in the bucolic seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Often compared to a real-life fairy-tale town, its tasteful charm was not missed even by this rambler. October is my favorite time of year on the California Coast....
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Written on October 9, 2018
Glass Mountain is an ancient volcano in far flung Eastern California. Rising to an altitude of 11,128′ , its jet-black profile hides fields of obsidian and a few hiking trails to boot. My final summit on this three day ramble through the Eastern Sierra was Glass Mountain. This volcanic summit is part of the Long...
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Written on May 1, 2018
A mid-spring hike in the Tamarack Lakes region might as well be a winter hike anywhere else. Snowy trails lead to abundant solitude A Blank Spot on the Map If you drew a line between Lake Tahoe and Mt Lassen, about halfway between is Plumas and Sierra Counties. With a combined population of less than...
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