Everybody has a place in our public lands.
It doesn’t matter if you’re steeped in the 805 backcountry or have never stepped foot on a dirt path in your life — we’ll discuss destinations, gear, local lore, flora, fauna, skills, etiquette, ethics, and volunteerism … and get out there!
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Condor Call June/July 2012 + Errata
The new issue of the Sierra Club’s Condor Call carries a short piece I wrote for the “Soaring the Los Padres” column, detailing the history of Madulce Cabin. Check it out here (see page 5). Errata/Ed. Note: I did not write the photo caption (you can tell because it uses the word “literally”), and certainly…
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Dungeons of Maptitude Review No. 3: TI Map 812
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization, Part 1: Trails Illustrated Map 812: Los Padres National Forest East
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Three Days of the Chumash: Part II
Read Three Days of the Chumash: Part I by the Los Padres Expat Before the 1992 Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act formed the Chumash and most of our local wilderness areas, we just referred to this corner of the forest as “Pinos” or “the Badlands,” depending on what elevation one expected to…
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Three Days of the Chumash: Prelude
“You miss that kind of action, sir?” “I miss that kind of clarity.”
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