Looking for some freeze dried food for a multi-day ski tour. Organic, dairy free and no spice (chili, etc.) Cheese in a separate packet ok. No Trans Fats - partially hydrogenated oils. Don't care if it's vegetarian or has meat. Have used Mary Jane Farms in the past. http://www.wildernessdining.com/s...

When paddling down a river, the waves and holes are just too tempting. You gotta stop and play. Surf. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wMEJzX-Pkw[/youtube] This is the rapid called 'Mother'. The most challenging rapid in the 27 miles of this route. It's really not that hard, just a bit more...

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A little tour of my backyard taken a few weeks ago, here in the hills above the Napa Valley.
So much has grown since then...
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Trip Report:
http://www.backcountrytalk.earnyourturn ... il-19-2016

Could have done it in a day trip, but decided to drive up the night before and camp out.
This is an area above Covelo, Ca. in the Coast Range - Mendocino National Forest.

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Only half way there.
Still 4 months left in the ski season...

I was carrying this http://www.stungunsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bear-Spray_b.jpg at the time. Not sure of the strength. Strong enough to stop me for 45 minutes! I see LOTS of bear tracks when skiing the Mendocino National Forest every week. And have seen a lot of bears while mt. biking the...