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Trans-Catalina Trail: The Complete End-to-End Guide

47 miles. No roads. Just the Pacific on both sides and a trail that demands everything you've got. This is the definitive guide to Catalina's greatest hike — permits, campsites, gear list, water sources, and the moments nobody tells you about.

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Day Hike

Torrey Pines: San Diego's Most Dramatic Coastal Trail

An hour from downtown, a world away. The canyon-to-coast loop that earns every sunset.

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Gear Guide

What's Actually In My Pack: A No-BS Gear List

Everything I carry, why I carry it, and what I've left behind after years of learning the hard way.

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