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First Edition Errata
To accompany the release of the revised first edition of Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura, I’m happy to also offer a downloadable pdf of the revision’s changes as well as additional errata/updates that may be of interest to … Continue reading
Dates and Appearances
I’ll be promoting, discussing, and generally cracking wise about Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura at numerous locations over the next few months. Join us! New dates will be added as they are scheduled! Wed Oct 28 2015 Los … Continue reading
Beard Bundle
This isn’t some smooth-chinned “Black Friday” … it’s Beard Friday, and we’ve got your deep discount right here! And Beard Friday — like any good beard — is much longer than your regular “here today, gone on Saturday”-type Friday. Oh … Continue reading
trail guide
If it’s out there, it’s probably in here! The latest project to issue from the dungeons of maptitude, Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura is 406 pages of southern Los Padres goodness.
The guide details routes through the southern San Rafael Wilderness, Dick Smith Wilderness, Matilija Wilderness, Sespe Wilderness, Chumash Wilderness, the Santa Ynez Recreation Area, Rose Valley, the Santa Barbara and Montecito frontcountry, the Ojai frontcountry, and the Santa Paula/Fillmore frontcountry are included in this 21st-century successor to the classic Gagnon guides.
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