Boing Boing reader Tom Fassbender says: "On June 10, 2012 (one year ago) I embarked on a 13-day solo hike of the 212-mile John Muir Trail. My memories of those days are still very vivid. To commemorate, I'm posting my trail journal, one day at a time, with photos, warts and all."
John Muir Trail Adventure Journal: Day One
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Man clings to face of steep California cliff before helicopter team rescues him (video)
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