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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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Tag Archives: Camping
Jack Elliott’s Original, Custom Deluxe Campfire Cuisine
This here’s the backcountry beans and sausage mix suitable for making soup or stew. (Lentils with Bavarian Bratwurst, Porcini Mushrooms and Mixed Vegetables) “An army marches on its stomach.” —Napoleon Bonaparte Trail food serves a dual purpose for me when … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpacking, Bug Out Bag, Camping, Cuisine, Food, Hiking, Photos, Pics, Recipes, Reference, Trail Mix
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Sawtooth Ridge, California
Sawtooth Ridge in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sawtooth Ridge lies in California’s Hoover Wilderness within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The ridge comprises a portion of the northeast boundary of Yosemite National Park. Some of its notable features include, from … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Landscapes, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Travel
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Holly-leaved Cherries
Holly-leaved cherries (Prunus ilicifolia), seen here in the process of ripening, are a wild grown food that can be foraged in the local mountains. “Prunus ilicifolia is the most common wild cherry in coastal California south of San Francisco Bay, … Continue reading
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Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Foraging, Hiking, Hiking (2), Outdoors, Photos, Pics, Traditional Knowledge, Wild Foods
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Jack Elliott's Santa Barbara Adventure 