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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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“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .”
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Author Archives: Jack Elliott
Wisdom for the Wilds from Louis L’Amour
On being observant and habitually taking visual note of your surroundings from differing angles when in the wilderness: “Busy as I was now a-talking, I found time to check my back trail. A man who travels wild country gets to … Continue reading
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Tagged Jason Kersten, Louis L'Amour, Raffi Kodikian, Reference
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Potrero John Camp (Sespe Wilderness)
1.7 miles from Potrero John Trailhead to Potrero John Camp in the Sespe Wilderness Trailhead located on HWY-33 at Potrero John Creek Elevation: Trailhead 3696 Camp 4152 The trail leaves HWY-33 plunging instantly into the spectacular gorge cut through the … Continue reading
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Tagged Haddock Mountain, HWY 33, Potrero John, Reyes Peak, Sespe Wilderness, waterfalls
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Dragon’s Back Ridge on the San Andreas Fault, Carrizo Plain National Monument
Dragon’s Back Ridge is the result of the tremendous pressure along the San Andreas Fault that runs through the Carrizo Plain National Monument. The ridge is located southeast of the Wallace Creek offset and contains its own offset drainage channels. … Continue reading
