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  • Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus
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    Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus

    ByJeremy Collison May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

    beavertail prickly pear by Jeremysea on Sketchfab For the past week Kristi and I have seen over a hundred of these beautiful cacti in full bloom. The Beavertail prickly pear cactus, scientifically known as Opuntia basilaris, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a member of…

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  • Video days 5-6
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    Video days 5-6

    ByJeremy Collison May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

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    California Section A Complete!

    ByKristi May 13, 2023May 13, 2023

    California Section A (Mexico Border to Warner Springs, 109.5 miles) complete! As we complete the first section of the PCT I am so excited to have now done my longest ever hiking stint of 109.5 miles (previously the longest was the Wonderland trail which circumnavigates Mt. Rainier at 93 miles). Jeremy reminded me though that…

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  • Pacific Crest Trail | Days 1-5
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    Pacific Crest Trail | Days 1-5

    ByJeremy Collison May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

    Kristi and I left San Diego for Campo, CA on Saturday May 6. The southern terminus of the PCT is at the Mex-US border just outside of Campo. We had unseasonably cool weather which was perfect for hiking. The first leg of our walk covered 76 miles ending at the Stagecoach Trails RV Resort. We…

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  • PCT – Southern California
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    PCT – Southern California

    ByJeremy Collison May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

    Yesterday we flew from Seattle to San Diego, door-to-door took about 6 hours. We intend to take the next 5 months slowly working our way back home. An ideal scenario is to walk the length of the Pacific Crest Trail from the US-Mex border at Campo, California to the US-Can border. We’ve also set a…

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  • Starting the Pacific Crest Trail
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    Starting the Pacific Crest Trail

    ByKristi May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

    How I prepared to “hike my own hike” on the PCT this year.

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  • April Verpa-Finding
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    April Verpa-Finding

    ByJeremy Collison April 23, 2023April 23, 2023

    April 2023 was a month of the false morel known as Verpa. These are among the first of the mushrooms to show up in the spring. They begin fruiting with cottonwoods at low elevations and then move into the foothills as the season progresses. — Learn more about Verpa bohemica here — Apr 1-2 My…

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  • What is the Pacific Crest Trail?
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    What is the Pacific Crest Trail?

    ByJeremy Collison April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

    Kristi and I will start the Pacific Crest trail from the US-Mexico border in May so I thought I would start with a short summary of the PCT, and address some of the most common questions. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the United States that stretches from…

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  • Intro to PNW Spring Mushrooms BC
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    Intro to PNW Spring Mushrooms BC

    ByJeremy Collison April 5, 2023April 10, 2023

    A replay from 4 Apr 2023 seminar for the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Replays are viewable for all Intro and Full-level accounts

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  • What do mycologists do?
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    What do mycologists do?

    ByJeremy Collison March 31, 2023April 10, 2023

    Mycologists are scientists who study fungi, which include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Most mycologists pursue careers in various fields, such as academia, research, industry, or government. Their work often involves diverse aspects of fungal biology, ecology, genetics, and taxonomy. Some common career paths for mycologists include: Academia: Mycologists often work as professors, lecturers, or instructors…

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