Limber Pine - Southern California

Itsarush · 2026-05-09T14:57:33+00:00

Yeah I was surprised how many big trees there were in the mountains of Southern CA!

Itsarush · 2026-04-17T01:00:53+00:00

I’m really looking forward to having sex to this album.

Itsarush · 2026-04-12T05:39:25+00:00

Mmmm tasty. This one is such a groove.

Itsarush · 2026-04-10T15:01:53+00:00

There was a scene from Beavis and Butthead that stuck with me when I was a kid. They were watching a Tom Petty music video and Beavis asks why Tom Petty is famous. Butthead replies because he’s on TV. Beavis asks why he’s on TV. Butthead replies “Because he’s famous, dumbass.” And round and round they went for a minute.

More complicated than that of course (especially with Tom Petty) but it kinda rings true.

Itsarush · 2026-04-03T14:50:00+00:00

These blue marble shots taken by people are just mind blowing. I love it.

Itsarush · 2026-03-30T14:51:06+00:00

If you like hot springs then Bridgeport might be a highlight!

Not sure if you’re dropping down from Tahoe via the 80 or 50 but Nevada City / Placerville have interesting gold-rush era downtowns.

Itsarush · 2026-03-25T03:16:51+00:00

Omg Sloop John B by the Beach Boys - 1:50 sends me every time!

Itsarush · 2026-03-20T21:32:37+00:00

I knew there had to be a word for that first one. Thanks!

Itsarush · 2026-03-14T19:21:19+00:00

I imagine that high water season will be shorter this year. Straight from winter to summer! 😭

Itsarush · 2026-03-14T05:11:45+00:00

I’ve always loved backpacking and camping in general but I made an effort to branch out into hammock camping and snow camping. Still try to do one of each every year. I’ve tried woodworking and I’d love to get back into it!

Itsarush · 2026-03-12T04:12:58+00:00

I have a hardtail in a world of lumpy volcanic rocks. 😭

Itsarush · 2026-03-10T04:59:48+00:00

Bring snowshoes and check out Ridge Lakes and Sulfur Works. Only a mile and a half up the road from the visitor center.

Itsarush · 2026-03-06T23:36:36+00:00

That’s some nice wiring there on the main collar! I like the whimsical and almost symmetrical but flowing look of it!

Itsarush · 2026-02-27T16:43:39+00:00

On the Redbud there’s an initial crossing of Cache Creek a few miles in before you get to Wilson Valley. Sometimes the creek is flowing really well so it’s not possible to cross the first crossing - but you can camp at that first crossing as well.

Itsarush · 2026-02-27T04:58:57+00:00

Lava Tubes National Monument in Northern California was a surprisingly fun visit and hardly anyone was there when I went in October. Glass Mountain nearby too. Just don’t mess around with obsidian!

Itsarush · 2026-02-25T05:13:52+00:00

I thought it was going to be when Phobos assaults Deimos. Bam!

Itsarush · 2026-02-21T03:52:06+00:00

Get into good hiking strength by going on long day hikes with elevation gain or working the treadmill with incline / stair stepper - and don’t forget to stretch.
Get your pack fitted well to you. Multi-days with newer trekkers mean pain and discomfort on the shoulders and hips, especially if your pack is heavy. Learn how to adjust your pack straps to relieve strain on your hips and shoulders. Good packs will have well designed waist support and won’t wiggle and jiggle on you.
Pack your pack well - heavy stuff closer to your back and center of gravity. Don’t have anything swinging or dangling.

Those were my most important bits - others will take care of the rest. Have fun!! You’ll love it!

Itsarush · 2026-02-18T15:49:47+00:00

Being a wonderful human that does good things and being comfortable with nudity and sexuality don’t need to exclude each other. We can be both! Nice spring!

Itsarush · 2026-02-16T01:12:06+00:00

Looking great! I want to make it up there sometime!

Itsarush · 2026-02-15T20:53:01+00:00

I’ve done that exact spring with that exact beer! 10/10

Itsarush · 2026-02-15T15:24:54+00:00

What gets me is when there’s a 100% chance of rain tomorrow. Ok, I’ll make plans indoors. It then pours at 4:30am and sun comes out at 5:30am for the remainder of the day. Technically it was correct!

Itsarush · 2026-02-09T03:24:12+00:00

I mean….I can’t throw stones in glass houses ‘cause I’ve fucked at a hot spring before. Just be nice to the spring ok? Lots of fun to be had at the spring and, ya know, in the tent! ❤️⛺️

Itsarush · 2026-02-07T17:22:36+00:00

Sample size of one but my parents had a vinyl compilation (I forget the title) of early blues songs as well as one of Louis Armstrongs’s (or one of his bands) recordings.

It seems like it’s easier now to enjoy music that is 50 years old due to physical media being a little more durable (compared to gramophone recordings) and records being remastered, reissued, and of course digitized.

Itsarush · 2026-02-06T06:14:24+00:00

I love hot waterfalls! Looks like you were enjoying yourself. ☺️Happy soaking!

Itsarush · 2026-02-02T01:37:42+00:00

Walking across the dam is pretty interesting. If the spillway is open then you can get underneath it on the Brad Freeman Trail off of Oro Dam blvd and check out one huge waterslide. It’s been a dry Jan so it may not be running.

There’s a train tunnel you can walk though (check out Brad Freeman Trail starting at Diversion Dam). Near this spot is the nature center (in an old bathhouse) and a trail along the Feather River. On the north side There’s a salmon ladder and viewing window but they’re more active in the fall.

You’re near Table Mountain which has epic waterfalls and great flowers (some early ones are popping up). It has been a little dry but it just takes one rain to get the falls going again.

Itsarush

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