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Olancha Peak Panorama

Olancha Peak Panorama

Man, did I underestimate this one. Trevor and I buzzed up San Gorgonio Mountain a few weeks ago with relative ease, and based on that speedy little jaunt I was expecting Olancha (more)

Airhead Na Pali

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If you've ever driven up to a scenic mountain lake and found yourself wishing you had a paddleboard or a sea kayak, Airhead's inflatable Na Pali is worth a look. When not in use, (more)

Summer Ski Tips

Summer Ski Tips

Waterskiing, that is. Ironically of course when I lived in Arizona, I was out on the water all the time, but now that I live two miles from the Pacific Ocean, I basically never (more)

The West’s Fiery Future

The West's Fiery Future

If you want a canary in the coalmine for climate change in the western U.S., try Northern Arizona's Coconino National Forest. The forest features the world's largest contiguous (more)

Lounging on Hammock in Flagstaff

Lounging on Hammock in Flagstaff

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