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Calipidder.com
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Backpacking trip reports, photos, and trail descriptions from California and neighboring states.
Recent Posts
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera First Impressions
Recently I acquired a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 digital camera (birthday present to myself). This camera is a high quality device disguised as a compact point-and-shoot. When I’m backpacking, I’m often in the most beautiful scenery I’...
2010 Calendars are Here!
The 2010 Calendars are here! Every year I wait until the last minute to print calendars, and usually do just a personal run of a few to give to family at Christmas. I had a calendar last year at Cafepress but was disappointed in the print quality. Th...
Caring for your Gore-Tex Outerwear
I thought this was important enough to get its own entry. When you spend hundreds of dollars on a garment, you want to treat it as carefully as possible. I’ve always associated hand washing and hang drying with the utmost or care, so that’...
A Science Lesson - Gore-Tex Blogger Summit
Okay kids, it’s time to get our geek on here at calipidder.com. Put on your lab coats and grab your Bunsen Burners. One of the most interesting parts of the Gore-Tex Blogger Summit was learning about the core science behind what makes a garment...
High Peaks and North Wilderness Loop - Pinnacles National Monument
I managed to squeeze in a long dayhike, finally! Since the Sierra backpacking season ended I haven’t gotten out on a lot of long hikes and I’m definitely missing it. On Sunday I headed down to Pinnacles National Monument with David, Anton...
Gore-Tex Experience More Blogger Summit 2009 - Day 1
The Gore-Tex Blogger Summit was a short whirlwind of tours, education, entertainment, and fun with fourteen other outdoor bloggers and many Gore associates. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this event but it was clear from the beginning that i...

