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Posted by | Oct 20, 2009 | , , |

Fifty years ago, the world was a harsher, more primitive placeβ€”at least in terms of adventure sports. Think for a moment about a little route on El Capitan in Yosemite called The Nose. Its slick granite face was difficult for a team of climbers to ascend after weeks of dangerous toil, let alone all-free and in a day. Meanwhile, bicycles of the time didn’t boast suspension forks or disc brakes and surfers couldn’t stay in Northern California waters for longer than a half hour without turning blue. Skiing was still a ballet-like sport best done in stretchy woolens and leather boots, and no one even considered running a marathon, swimming 2.4 miles, and biking 112 miles consecutively while wearing a Speedo.

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The @ca_enduro Round 2 recap is now up on our website (πŸ”— in bio). The Georgetown Enduro was put on by @mtbexp and @californiaexpeditions , and dished out quite the wild course for its intrepid racers!

πŸ“Έ: Georgetown Enduro pro champ @jakekellr by @bixxel.media.

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Lupine motherlode in the Eastern Sierra. Just ... WOW 🀯 ⁠
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There's big water flowing all over California, including the Kern. Be safe out there! 🌊⁠
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This is a good time to brush up on wilderness first aid and outdoor safety training β€” @survivalmedonline is offering 20% off all Survival Med courses. Use the code SPIRIT at checkout. ⛑️⁠
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Have you ever thought of hiking the PCT? πŸ₯Ύβ 
⁠
Our latest issue has the first of five stories in a series by Matt Johanson who has been sectioning the PCT for the past twenty plus years. ⁠
⁠
Matt recently took a one-year leave from teaching at Castro Valley High School to complete the remaining 2,250 miles.⁠
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Lucky for Matt, his wife Karen has encouraged him to live his dream and has been providing support along the way. ⁠
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πŸ“Έ Matt is pictured here with his wife Karen, and their two dogs Sam and Elliot. ⁠
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You can read his story "Sierra Splendor" via the link in our bio (πŸ”—πŸ’•).⁠
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OR better yet, pick up our latest issue at your favorite outdoor shop or become a member to have ASJ delivered πŸ—žοΈ to your home. 🏑 ...

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