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Backpacking

Hosting AirBnB’s CEO Brian Chesky

AirBnB's Brian Chesky joined Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides in Fall of 2019 for an annual "boys trip"

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
February 6, 2020 February 10, 2020 backcountry gourmet Backpacking
Backpacking Pita Recipie
Backpacking Recipes

The Ultimate Lebanese Backpacking Pitas

Here's one of our all time favorite quick recipes. The "Pacific Crest Trail Pita" recipe below is a meal that's great for short and long backpacking trips alike.

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
December 5, 2018 December 9, 2020 backcountry gourmet Backpacking california john muir trail outdoors Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides SYMG travel ultralight yosemite
BackpackingHow To

How to get in shape for your next Backpacking trip!

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
March 16, 2018 December 9, 2020 Backpacking california fitness High Sierra Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides SYMG Tech Tips training yosemite
How to trail for the John Muir Trail
How To

How should I train for the John Muir Trail?

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
March 13, 2018 January 4, 2020 Backpacking High Sierra hiking john muir trail Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides SYMG Tech Tips travel yosemite yosemite backpacking yosemite grand traverse yosemite guided trips and tours yosemite hiking
How to pack a backpack
BackpackingHow To

How to pack your backpack for your next backpacking trip

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
February 13, 2017 January 28, 2020 Backpacking Deuter High Sierra JMT john muir trail yosemite

Tech Tips: Down vs Synthetic

Posted by Graham Ottley Graham Ottley
March 30, 2012 January 28, 2020 Backpacking Down vs Synthetic gear Sierra SYMG Tech Tips
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