dispatches & explored: February 2013

The Ebook Has Landed

Posted February 28, 2013

At long last, the ebook editions of Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura have arrived. Kindle and Nook editions are out now at deep discounts! I’m especially pleased the interior photos are full-color.

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Lazy Sunday: The Pines

Posted February 19, 2013

“In the Pines, in the Pines, where the sun don’t ever shine … “ Late last year my buddy Derek over at 100 Peaks guest-blogged a piece for Sport Chalet about getting kids interested in the outdoors. Obviously that’s not … Continue reading →

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Old School Signage: Alamar Canyon, ~1931

Posted February 12, 2013

Another from the LPNF Archives, and one I’ve shared previously on the Condor Trail‘s Facebook page. Image courtesy LPNF Archives The hand-written note on the back reads only “Alamar Canyon,” rendering the exact “where” of this specific junction a bit … Continue reading →

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Condor Call February/March 2013

Posted February 5, 2013

Cuyama Peak Lookout, 1934–2012 The current issue of the Sierra Club’s Condor Call carries a short article about the Cuyama Peak Lookout tower I wrote for the regular “Soaring the Los Padres” column. Every other month, this column details the … Continue reading →

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