Category Archives: backpacking

Succumbing to hypothermia

By Dave | Published: December 20, 2010

I recently stumbled across a 1997 article from Outside Magazine on what it’s like to freeze to death. Can’t say that it sounds too enjoyable. At 85 degrees (core body temperature), those freezing to death, in a strange, anguished paroxysm, often rip off their clothes. This phenomenon, known as paradoxical undressing, is common enough that [...]

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“This is my church…”

By Dave | Published: October 19, 2010

Overlooking the Owens River Gorge near Bishop, California Finally have a chance to fully check out Ken Burns’ wonderful documentary, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.” In the first episode, they document the discovery of Yosemite Valley and a quote by Lafayette Bunnell. “None but those who have visited this most wonderful valley can even [...]

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Encounters with nature: Backpacking in California’s Lost Coast

By Dave | Published: May 27, 2009

Photo by Meghan Pecaut This past weekend, a group of friends and I ventured four hours north of San Francisco, to California’s beautiful and isolated Lost Coast for a weekend of backpacking. We stayed in driftwood shanties that were located south of the abandoned Punta Gorda Lighthouse. One of the most exciting events this weekend, [...]

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