Tag Archives: backpacking

Almost Didn’t Make It Out

Posted on July 5, 2024 by scottytang

I did a backpacking trip recently from the Eagle Lake OHV area up to Old Man Mountain, which is the mountain that looks like a shark fin when you first come up over Donner Pass on I-80 going East. The … Continue reading →

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When Things Go Wrong

Posted on June 20, 2023 by scottytang

I do a lot of backpacking trips by myself, and when I talk about this with people, they often look at me like I am crazy. Then in one way or another ask me what I am going to do … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on May 1, 2023 by scottytang

I recently went backpacking in Humboldt County, sleeping on the beach in some of the most beautiful and remote places along the Northern California coast. Lots of tall rock, lush green cliffs along the beaches that are incredible. One problem … Continue reading →

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Storms… They Pass

Posted on August 21, 2022 by scottytang

I recently spent a couple days backpacking in the mountains, and something that’s always in the back of my mind every time I decide to do this is, “what if I get stormed on?” This particular time, it’s getting late … Continue reading →

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