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Tag Archives: Video
Killer King Snake
Out the other day walkin’ down the first stage of a little project we got goin’ on, David Stillman and I came across a California Kingsnake just after it had seized a Gartersnake. We crouched watching as it wrapped it … Continue reading
Posted in Ventura County
Tagged Fauna, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, King Snake, Nature, Photos, Pics, Reptiles, Snakes, Video, Wildlife
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The Snow Frosted Waterfalls of Rose Valley (+ Video)
I went up to Rose Valley Falls yesterday. It’s a series of two main waterfalls, but only flows with any volume or force during heavy rains or snow melt and immediately there after. Even in those circumstances it’s not a … Continue reading
Posted in Ventura County
Tagged Camping, falls, Hiking, Hiking(2), Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Outdoors, Photos, Rose Valley Falls, Snow, Video, waterfalls
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The Pine Mountain Punisher: 22 Mile Day Hike
The trail outline of the route taken through the Los Padres National Forest and Sespe Wilderness. “Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” —Steven Wright, comedian 22 miles—7000’+ combined elevation gain & loss—sections of ankle to thigh deep … Continue reading
Posted in Ventura County
Tagged Adventure, Adventure (2), Backpacking, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Outdoors, Peak Bagging, Peaks, Photos, Pics, Pine Mountain, Snow, Trekking, Video, Writing
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