Link Name | URL | Comments |
National Geographic's TOPO! software | http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/ | Great trip planning software |
CA Recreation Web Site | http://www.findrecreation.parks.ca.gov/ openspaces/ | Search CA trails, campgrounds & parks |
Philmont Scout Ranch | http://www.philmont.com/ | 137,000 acres of backpacking! |
OA Guide to Map & Compass | http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/ mapcompass.shtml | Part of the 'The Backpacker's Field Manual' |
Backpacking Net | http://www.backpacking.net/ | Focused on lightweight techniques |
Hiking Basics | http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/info/ hiking-basics.asp | All about hiking and what you need to get started |
Sierra Bears | http://www.sierrawildbear.gov/ | All about Sierra bears, food storage and more |
Sierra Wilderness Area info site | http://www.sierranevadawild.net/ | Info on 28 areas; permits, regs & more |
BackpackGearTest | http://www.backpackgeartest.org/ | Backpacker's 6mo. reviews of gear |
Alcohol Stoves | http://zenstoves.net/ | Homemade backpack stoves & lots more! |
Ultralight gear | http://www.antigravitygear.com | Good selection of some hard to find gear |
Ultralight backpacking | http://www.the-ultralight-site.com | Ultralight ideas and a free email book |
Backpacking Recipes | http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/bkrecipe.htm | From the Outdoor Adventure Center, Idaho State Univ |
Menus & Recipes | http://www.ziplink.net/~24601/recipes/ bprecipe.htm | Practical recipes from many sources |
Freezer bag cooking | http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/ | Videos, receipes, gear and more! |
Gear, food & more | http://www.wildernessdining.com/ | Everything for wilderness cooking |
Bulk dried foods | http://waltonfeed.com | From #2.5 cans to 50lb sacks for your next trek! |
AlpineAire Foods | http://www.aa-foods.com/index.cfm | Scout discounts in the Sacramento area |
Freeze dried & dehydrated foods | http://www.harmonyhousefoods.com/ | Wide selection for your own receipes |
Trails.com | http://www.trails.com/ | Subscription access to 30,000 maps |
American Hiking Society | http://www.americanhiking.org/ | A Nt'l Organization dedicated to all things hiking |
Peak to Peak | http://www.peaktopeak.net | Links to hiking, trail, & wilderness sites |