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Märzen Style Ale

Märzen Style Ale
Brew a Märzen without a fancy fridge by following this recipe and tweaking your fermentation temps - it's like a beer hack for the refrigeration-challenged! With a few simple adjustments, you can create a delicious Märzen-style ale that's sure to satisfy your beer cravings. Just don't forget to rehydrate that yeast!

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Mount Ritter via Isberg

Mount Ritter via Isberg
Get ready for a wild adventure in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where the scenery is stunning and the fun is non-stop - just don't forget to pack your germ-fighting gear! The Isberg Trailhead and Mount Ritter trip is a hidden gem that's waiting to be explored, with highlights like The Niche and Hemlock Water Park (yes, that's what we called it). You'll be jumping off bridges and sliding down waterfalls in no time!

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Accounting for elevation when backpacking

Planning a backpacking trip? Don't just count miles, consider the uphill grind! Use a formula that factors in elevation gain to get a more accurate estimate of your hiking time and energy expenditure, and aim for balanced daily itineraries.

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Butano Loop

Butano Loop
Get ready for a magical overnight adventure in Butano State Park, where the redwoods are so untouched, you'll feel like you're trekking through a century-old time capsule! With 11 miles of trail and 1300 feet of elevation gain, you'll be treated to an abandoned airfield and a trail camp with a pit toilet - just watch out for that pesky poison oak!

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