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Joshua Tree National Park: Nooks and Crannies for Backpackers

Issac Simons dives into Joshua Tree National Park, exploring its nooks and crannies, and finding the places that might interest backpackers.

Peak Bagging in the High Sierra

Isaac Simons writes about the experiences, struggles, and transcendence of peak bagging in the Sierra Nevada.

The Fact of Fatigue: On Trail Running, Jeff Garmire, and the High Price of Endurance

Isaac Simons humorously describes the effects of overtraining for trail running adventures including discussions with Jeff Garmire.

I Got Caught in a Sierra Storm, on Purpose

Isaac Simons tells the lessons of extreme Sierra weather and questionable gear choices through the lens of the writings of Phil Arnot.

Tri Peaks: Winter Scrambles in the Santa Monica Mountains

An essay on how day hikes and trail runs can enhance our outdoor experience when the wilderness isn’t accessible.

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