Backpacking

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Lost Coast Trail Backpacking Guide

A tide-first guide to the Lost Coast Trail from Mattole Beach to Black Sands Beach, with permits, hazards, and route-planning basics.

Brooke Wilder 26 min read

Backpacking

Kings Canyon and Sequoia Backpacking Guide

A practical backpacker's guide to Kings Canyon and Sequoia, including permits, zones, Rae Lakes, Mineral King, season timing, bear canisters, and current 2026 conditions.

Brooke Wilder 10 min read

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