John Muir Trail
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Bear Canister Use in the Sierra Nevada
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Sep 2, 2010
Bear canisters are a proven method for protecting food and black bears while backpacking in the Sierra Nevada and should be a key part of trip planning. According to Sierra Wild, the Sierra Nevada in California has a healthy and growing population of black bears (Ursus americanus) that live between 3,000 and 7,000 feet of elevation and may be active even in winter. Bears have an excellent sense of… Full Story »
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Evolution Valley backpack
latimesblogs.latimes.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull Aug 26, 2010Right hand jammed in my shorts pocket, collar of my Buzz Off shirt pulled up past my chin, and cuff tight over my left hand - which was gripping a fly rod, only fingertips exposed - I made my way down the John Muir Trail from McClure Meadow, above,… Full Story »
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Four women to watch - Outdoor sites worth following
Our Hiking Blog: Bushwalking Stories from Australia &bull Aug 25, 2010
Adelaide (Addy) is quirky, yep, she even describes herself as "a little bit silly. No, very silly." That's why we love her. She is as sharp as a whip, clever and writes interesting pieces. She is also regularly out in the bush doing some great trips.… Full Story »
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Hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail - SoCal Hiker
socalhiker.net via @TheSoCalHiker &bull Aug 24, 2010Santa Catalina is a beautiful island located only 27 miles off the coast of southern California. Though Catalina is a short 90 minute boat ride away, it feels like another world. There are two small, quaint towns on the island - Avalon and Two Harbors - and the remainder of the island is primarily wilderness managed by the Catalina Island Conservancy. The 37.2 mile Trans-Catalina Trail traverses the entire island, from Avalon on the eastern tip to Starlight beach at the western end. Of course, once you get to the end, you've still got to hike back to Two Harbors… Full Story »
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Pittsburgher hikes the John Muir Trail
www.post-gazette.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull Aug 22, 2010Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play and pray in, where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike." Art Gazdik awoke at 6:30 a.m. There's a woman -- I'd say she's in her mid- to late 70s -- dressed in long johns, a dress and a down parka with a big black dog and pack llamas," he said. She camps out and enjoys it, and she can really move, man,… Full Story »
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Journey of Dreams | About the Journey
journeyofdreams.com via @1person &bull Aug 19, 2010Living boldly changes lives so we decided to be as bold as possible. We will be traveling 10,000 miles by foot and bicycle. We plan to visit at least 30 states and interview 10,000 people. Our goal is to inspire people to live their dreams and ask them the question "If you were 10 times bolder, what would you do to make a positive difference in the world"? Our Journey of Dreams project… Full Story »
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QA: critique my backpacking list.? | Mens Sports Watches
www.mmrsport.com via @postertest1 &bull Aug 18, 2010Inquiry b Brandon R: critique m backpacking list.? Here m list f m 2010 John Muir trail trip, please give advise. Keep mind I w h 3 re-supply points well. I welcome advise. A here th lightest m compact I… Full Story »
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Upcoming Sierra Club outing will be an adventure trip - Fresno backpacking
www.examiner.com via @FresnoBackpack &bull Aug 16, 2010Experienced backpackers who are fit and interested in high-elevation, off-trail travel or peak bagging will want to sign up for an upcoming Sierra Club outing offered by the Fresno-based Tehipite chapter of the Sierra Club. Set to begin on August 28 and end September 6 (pending permit availability), the trip will traverse the Kings/Kern Divide in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the… Full Story »
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AdventureUs.Com - Find Your Next Adventure
adventureus.com via @AdventureUs &bull Aug 7, 2010We'll start with staying the first night in Yosemite Valley in the Curry Village tent cabins. We'll get up early the next morning and start our backpack along the Merced River. Our route follows the famous Mist Trail, starting at Happy Isles, where we'll pass Vernal and Nevada Falls before staying the night in Little Yosemite Valley. We'll set up camp and relax while enjoying a wonderful night of stargazing in the Yosemite… Full Story »
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Collaboration Solutions in Industry Segments
collaborationbenefits.blogspot.com via @BobPrestonCCO &bull Aug 1, 2010Collaboration is the interactive process where two or more people or organizations communicate and work together toward achievement of common goals. My blog focuses on the use and business value of collaboration technologies - specifically voice, video conferencing, content sharing, and telepresence solutions - to enhance organizational performance and productivity in industry segments and vertical markets. I've been a mountaineer and outdoor enthusiast my entire life but have never taken the time to write about my experiences in the wild. So, here we go ... Two weeks ago I hit the trail with a group of five other friends and… Full Story »
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High Sierra HD - Backpacking the John Muir Trail
emeetyou.com via @petebelltv &bull Jul 25, 2010UPLOADING PHOTO PROBLEM IS FIXED (including 406 error for Windows users)! PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS NOW! THANK YOU FOR WAITING! This is a 6 minute piece I produced from an end to end hike of the JMT in the Summer… Full Story »
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KevinHolmes.Org: Yosemite Backpacking
www.kevinholmes.org via @BackCountryEdge &bull Jul 21, 2010Went backpacking up in Tuolumne Meadows last weekend. Did a 2 day 20 mile loop from the wilderness permit office down a stretch of the John Muir Trail through Lyell Canyon, up towards Evelyn lake and Vogelsang and then back… Full Story »
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JOHN MUIR TRAIL with BILL WILLETT @ Santa Ana REI - OCHC EDUCATIONAL SERIES
alltrails.com via @Hike_LA &bull Jul 21, 2010Haven't received your password via email yet?Have you checked your spam folder?If you still haven't received it after 5-10 minutes contact us. This event is organized by the 'OC HIKING CLUB: Orange County's Hiking & Backpacking Group' group which has… Full Story »
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Getting excited for...
www.facebook.com via @alpenglowimages &bull Jul 13, 2010Alpenglow Images Photography Getting excited for my Sierra backpacking trip, but lots of work to do. Tomorrow is shopping and repackaging food for 8 days on the John Muir trail, and Friday is more packing, as well as setting up… Full Story »
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Backpacking the High Sierras : Vikas Panwar blogs on sulekha, Travel blogs, Vikas Panwar blog from india
vicky-panwar.sulekha.com via @hikespace &bull Jul 12, 2010I had been craving to backpack in the sierras for quite some time. Having done lots of drive-to camping trips and day hikes I really wanted to take the experience to the next level - actually staying in the wilderness. It requires a lot of planning when you know you cannot count on your car to drive you to the grocery store if you forgot a flashlight. You will be deep in the jungle - facing not just the elements but also the wildlife. Our first campsite was hours away from the nearest road but more on that later. So… Full Story »
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Yosemite Backpacking Tours
www.ehow.com via @JJasso_com &bull Jul 12, 2010Yosemite National Park, in Yosemite, California, has more than 750 miles of trails. Backpacking tours in summer involve hiking; in winter, snowshoers and cross-country skiers can backpack. More than 95 percent of the park is designated wilderness; the trails in… Full Story »
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Sierra trek a step in fight against rare cancer
Topix Hiking News &bull Jul 11, 2010
Said Annette De Bow: "After realizing how rare this disease is and realizing the money is not going into this specific cancer, I decided to do something." Hiking all 211 miles of the John Muir Trail from Yosemite to the… Full Story »
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Backpacking Basics Class at REI San Francisco in San Francisco, CA - Zvents
www.zvents.com via @NDHoffman &bull Jul 11, 2010In this show-and-tell session, REI will take the mystery out of backpacking. We will cover the basics of backpacking gear, including how to choose the right pack and select the proper clothing and footwear to keep you comfortable. Come and… Full Story »
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California: Yosemite Backpack - Backpacking Yosemite National Park - Adventure Travel Trips from REI Adventures
www.rei.com via @justintippins &bull Jul 9, 2010Learn the basics of backpacking in this introductory course while enjoying the beauty of the Yosemite backcountry. Yosemite features a variety of routes, each with its own distinct and ideal season and conditions for exploration. Our guides will take you into the backcountry and show you the parkas wonders while teaching route finding using a map and compass, how to establish a camp with minimum environmental impact, the basics of packing light, outdoor cookery and menu planning, natural history and personal care. In addition to acquiring basic backcountry skills, youall enjoy a weekend in the sublime beauty of one of… Full Story »
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#50: Scanned Slides from the 1970s-Backpacking out of the Bishop Basin Dave McCoy Photography
www.davemccoyphoto.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull Jun 19, 2010Here are some old slides we've scanned in the last year. We have thousands of scanned slides stored away, and we will start adding more to the website in the coming months, but here are some from a backpack trip… Full Story »
