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Profiles
James Reeves: The Mule Packer
“When I walk into any pack station or ranch, I know from the get-go that I'm probably not going to look like anyone else who works there. But anyone who...
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Profiles
Trent Peterson: The Way Forward
During a trip to the Sierra Nevada's in 2015 he first set his eyes on the mountains he now calls home while scouting the area for a planned horse traverse...
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The punk rockers of fly fishing – angling on the LA River
Few Angelinos are aware that prior to the 1930s, the LA River was home to native rainbow trout and seasonal runs of steelhead and Chinook salmon. The Los Angeles River...
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McGee Creek Pack Station: Sierra Nevada, California
Jen spent her teenage years doing everything she could to be at the pack station as long as possible during the season. She would figure out what schoolwork needed to...
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How To's
How to Pack a Mule with a Diamond Hitch & What to Bring
“May your loads ride straight” is the universal blessing packers give one another when leaving the pack station or meeting on a high mountain trail. Taking time when assembling the...
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Top Natural Hot Springs in the West
The rejuvenating benefits of hot springs are well documented, for both body and mid. File these six standout natural soaking pools away in your “must-visit” places. Be sure to plan...
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Rancho de la Luna Mezcal: An intoxicating new jam from rock icons
Rancho de la Luna sits on a hill surrounded by the otherworldly desert landscape. The unassuming adobe home has hosted sessions with many of the true legends of rock and...
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Wild Souls Ranch
With a deep sense of understanding, horses sometimes seem to understand human emotions better than humans do. This gives kids the ability to experience their emotions, staying aware yet learning...
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Winter Camping in the Eastern Sierras with Farhad Samari
Farhad was born in Iran, raised in southern California, and lives and works in Los Angeles. His love for photography grew out of his interest in all things creative. His...
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