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“He may be just a tramp, a guy that likes to roam about this great country without any special aim, just to thank the Lord for these beautiful mountains.”
-B. Traven, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

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Author Archives: Jack Elliott
Selby Rocks, Carrizo Plain
Saddled up the iron horse and pressed peddle once more out to the Carrizo on Sunday hoping it would be clear enough to do something and stay dry. Nope. We were wet. The Temblor Range across the plain disappeared behind … Continue reading
Poison Spider Mesa Trail, Utah
Three Elliotts are out riding Utah and relayed some photos of their adventure back to Headquarters. Related Post: Indonesian Hells Angels
Matilija Creek
I was hopeful that, following the holiday weekend, the crowds would have flushed through and I might be able to claim one of the better pools for a swim. Typically, on holiday weekends, I hunker down at home and wait … Continue reading













