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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
Rose Canyon and Rowe’s Gulch
Overlooking the upper Santa Ynez River drainage on a crisp, cool midweek morn. As it happened, nearly a year ago, I was perusing satellite imagery of the local backcountry as I often do. Once again the slim canyon west of … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara County
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Tagged Hiking, Rose Canyon, Rowe's Gulch, Santa Ynez River
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3 Comments
Tafoni Weathered Stone
“Tafoni are ellipsoidal, pan- to bowl-shaped, natural rock cavities. These cavernous weathering features include tiny pits, softball-sized cavities, truck-sized caves, and nested and cellular honeycomb forms. Tafoni typically develop on inclined or vertical surfaces and occur in groups. These exquisite … Continue reading →
San Ysidro Falls
A thin stream of water flowing over San Ysidro Falls. Related Posts: Wellhouse Falls and the Waterfalls of Lewis Canyon, Waterfalls, Trout and Indian Mortars, Waterfalls of Ventura County, Scent of the Sea on a Ventura County Creek, Tangerine Falls, … Continue reading →
Cottam Camp Morning
Cottam Camp at the red dot. I spent a long cold night at Cottam Camp. When it’s dead dark by 5:30 and you’re out on the trail with minimal provisions there’s a bit too much time to kill ‘tween sunset … Continue reading →
Posted in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
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Tagged backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Meadow, Mountains
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Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 