News and Notes from the High Sierra Nevada August 2 – August 9, 2014 Rim Fire – One Year Later August 8, 2014 mymotherlode.com Sonora, CA — It has been nearly a year since the Rim Fire ignited in the Stanislaus National Forest. This weekend’s hour-long Mother Lode Views will focus on the lingering impact of […]
How to Pack a Comfortable Backpack
June 17, 2014 by ·
If you’re going to “backpack”, why not make carrying “the backpack” the least of your worries? Use the following tricks to tame your pack so it’s more comfortable and user-friendly while on the trail. STOP LID FLOP Pack lids are often heavy with small dense items, and can flop around annoyingly when your pack is […]
Lightening The Load (of your Backpack)
June 17, 2014 by ·
Ultralight Hiking Hiking lightweight is not a new concept. Since the advent of what we consider backcountry hiking, there have been those who have headed into the backcountry with little more to accompany them than a blanket and a little food. Indeed, anyone who has hiked for an extended period of time knows the value […]