I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

Backpacking the Trans Catalina Trail: Part 2

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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Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail: Part 1

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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Keeping a 10 Year Journal

My most valuable possession; I’d run into a burning building to save this! On my 6th year of daily journaling Today marks a special day in the year for me; the day I decided to start keeping a daily journal. On June 10th, 2006, I was given the journal above as a graduation gift from my...

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