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NEWS UPDATE 08/31/21: All California National Forests Closed Until At Least September 17th
On Monday, August 30, 2021, the United States Forest Service closed all 20 million acres of California’s national forest landContinue Reading
Pro Tips for the New Backpacker
Alright – you’ve bought all of your gear, picked out a trail, and are rip-roaring ready to head out onContinue Reading
Your 2021 Guide to Getting Permits for your Favorite Sierra Trails
The first step in hiking your favorite trails in the Sierra doesn’t begin on the trailhead – it begins atContinue Reading
Power Rankings: Ski Movies to Get You Pumped for the Upcoming Ski Season
One of my absolute favorite fall traditions is watching ski movies to get pumped for the ski season ahead. TheyContinue Reading
Dispersed Camping in Sequoia National Forest
Sequoia National Forest is located in the Southern Sierra and is absolutely MASSIVE. The National Forest covers 1,193,315 acres. ThereContinue Reading
Five Lesser-Known Hikes around Mammoth Lakes, CA
If I asked you to make a list of popular hikes in Mammoth Lakes, I guarantee that I could guessContinue Reading
Meal Ideas for Car Camping
Ah, car camping. Cold nights huddled around the fire, drinking beers over board games, and packing the car way tooContinue Reading
A Failed Attempt at Mt. Langley
“Did you grab the food bag?” Silence. “Uh, no. Is it not there?” More silence. But hey, I’m getting aheadContinue Reading
A Socially Distant Weekend in Sequoia National Forest
After two months of strict quarantining, a small group of friends and I decided to enjoy a socially distant weekendContinue Reading
Fall Outdoor Activities In and Around Southern California
Dearest Angelenos, how many times have you heard the phrase, “Southern California doesn’t have seasons!!” Once? Twice? Thirty-six times? WhetherContinue Reading
