Month: January 2026

Strawberry Rock

January 18, 2026

Sunday, January 18Start/Stop: Strawberry Rock Trailhead/End of Trinidad Frontage RoadUnceded land of the Yurok3.3 miles705′ ascent695′ descentmax elevation 835′ The fog is so thick that I almost cancel my hike. But what the heck, maybe I will luck out. I hit the trailhead just about the time of the sunrise and there’s a vehicle parked … More Strawberry Rock

Reducing Pack Weight After The Big 3 – Bag Of Magic Potions

January 1, 2026

Reposted by popular demand! It’s a well-known fact that the easiest way to reduce your base weight is by scrutinizing your Big 3. Tent, Sleeping Bag, Backpack. You might have just dropped big bucks on the lightest, most badass Big 3. But then what? Are you just going to throw bulky clothes and giant tubes … More Reducing Pack Weight After The Big 3 – Bag Of Magic Potions