Tag Archives: Los Padres National Forest

Chumash Camp

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I headed into the forest in late afternoon with three hours of light left. It was dead calm in the lower reaches of the canyon and I could see that it rained the day before. Upside down oak leaves still … Continue reading →

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Don Victor Valley and Pine Canyon

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jack Elliott

“. . .here, where there are still the silences and the loneliness of the earth before man, . . .” -Dick Smith With a high pressure system ensuring near perfect clear winter conditions—cloudless blue skies, mild temps with warmth in … Continue reading →

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Pine Mountain Fossil Foray

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jack Elliott

With the tail end of a thunder storm swirling its way down the coast and through the area, I checked the online weather radar and saw that only a few scattered showers remained. The mountains looked surprisingly clear of rain. … Continue reading →

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Backcountry View from Figueroa Mountain Peak

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Jack Elliott

View from Figueroa Peak looking toward San Rafael Wilderness. (click to images to enlarge)

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Blistered on the Chorro Grande Trail

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Jack Elliott

I was about two miles up the trail when I got a blister. It was bad enough that I decided, grudgingly, I had no choice but to take off my boots and hike back in my socks. Then it started … Continue reading →

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